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Mondial de l’Auto – promised little, yet delivered lots

Look beyond the extremely diluted exhibitor list at only the second European Auto Show to take place since COVID struck in 2020, and the number of manufacturers is thinning out faster than a middle-aged man trying to comb over a receding hairline. Glancing over the attendees at this week's Paris show, one could have been forgiven for avoiding the struggle of travelling to a country of strikes and picket lines to reach the exhibition grounds in central Paris this week. Read More

CATL held its lead in the global EV battery storage market

CATL maintained its lead in the global battery storage market for electric vehicles delivered between January and August 2022. LG Energy Solution remained in second place, while SK On and Samsung SDI ranked fifth and sixth. Read More

BEV sales share lower then anticipated in Europe

In the first half of 2022, electric vehicles accounted for 11.1% in sales of the European market. This is lower than the second half of 2021 (13.3%), but still represents a little improvement over the 10.1% for the entire year 2021 (+0.9% gain). Read More

How China became the leading player in EV Batteries

Over the last decade, China has aggressively grown in the EV battery industry, capturing every stage of the supply chain to emerge as the dominating player in e-mobility. Large R&D investments, favourable government regulations, FDI inflows, and aggressive acquisition of raw material resources across geographies were critical facilitators of China's phenomenal rise in Li-ion batteries. Read More

Affordable evs and mass adoption: the industry challenge

The global market for battery electric vehicles has grown enormously in the past years. Both consumers and governments have become more aware of the immediate action needed to fight the climate crisis. As a consequence, OEMs all around the world have adapted their business models, focusing investment toward the development and production of new and enhanced EVs, instead of traditional ICE vehicles. However, EVs are often still more expensive than their ICE counterparts, slowing the adoption of EVs among entry-level consumers. This report analyzes government and industry efforts with current trends and market insights to help manufacturers in the collective effort to drive EV adoption across the globe. Read More

From boom to brake: Is the e-mobility transition stalling?

According to Transport & Environment's annual automotive CO2 study, European EV sales are stalling as China and other rivals acquire a foothold in the industry. Read More

EV sales in Europe are stalling while China gains foothold

Chinese automakers are making inroads into the European market, accounting for 5% of all BEVs sold so far this year. According to a recent Transport & Environment report, based on current trends, they might provide Europe with 9% to 18% of its battery electric vehicles (BEV) by 2025. Read More

Insufficient number of charge points along European roads

According to the ACEA, most EU nations not only have an insufficient number of electric charging points across their road networks, but the great majority of them do not charge rapidly enough. Read More

Electric trucks are cheaper to run than diesel trucks

According to a new report by TNO, by 2035, practically all new electric freight vehicles, including long-haul, would be cheaper to run than diesel trucks while going as far and carrying as much. Read More

Tesla model Y is the best selling vehicle in Germany in Q3

The roll-out of the refuelling infrastructure necessary for Electric Trucks would most likely necessitate investments of over USD 450 billion by 2040, with China expected to receive the largest share because of its enormous truck fleet. Read More