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Close to two million battery-electric cars were registered in Europe last year

9 months ago8 months ago3 mins

Some 1.9 billion battery-electric cars (BEVs) were registered in the European Union during 2025, with BEVs accounting for 17.4% of…

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Some 95.9% of all new car sales in Norway last year were electric cars, new data from Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken (OFV), the Norwegian road traffic information council has found.
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Almost all new car sales in Norway last year were electric

10 months ago10 months ago5 mins

Some 95.9% of all new car sales in Norway last year were electric cars, new data from Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken…

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What European regions boast the highest share of electric cars?

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

Regions in Denmark and Sweden, as well as in the Benelux countries, boast the highest share of electric cars in…

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The switch to new electric vehicles has slowed in Germany since the withdrawal of purchase incentives by the German government, however second-hand sales remain strong, a new study by HUK-Coburg has found.
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Switch to new electric vehicles has slowed in Germany

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

The switch to new electric vehicles has slowed in Germany since the withdrawal of purchase incentives by the German government,…

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Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet were entirely electric, a new study by Ember has found.
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Solar and wind already generate enough electricity to power global motor vehicle fleet

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet…

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Sales of battery-electric cars in the EU grew by 34% in January 2025, compared to the same month last year, new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found.
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Electric car registrations surge in Europe, although Tesla slumps

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Sales of battery-electric cars in the EU grew by 34% in January 2025, compared to the same month last year,…

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Germany boasts the highest number of battery-only electric cars in the European Union, with 1.41 million electric cars on German roads as of 2023.
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What European country boasts the highest number of electric cars?

2 years ago11 months ago3 mins

Germany boasts the highest number of battery-only electric cars in the European Union, with 1.41 million electric cars on German roads.

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