In the first quarter of 2017, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU grew significantly (+37.6%) to 212,945 units, following a moderate increase at the end of 2016. Total ECV registrations rose from 36,322 units in Q1 2016 to 47,196 units in Q1 2017, ACEA reports. ACEA is the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
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Volvo goes toward electrified future
Volvo will only offer electrified powertrains in models that it launches starting in 2019, a move that signals its intention to phase out the internal combustion engine from its lineup. Volvo added that its full-electric lineup will grow from nothing now to five cars that will arrive between 2019 and 2021. “This announcement marks
What is the ECOCHAMPS project?
ECOCHAMPS means European COmpetitiveness in Commercial Hybrid and AutoMotive Powertrain Sproject, which now is working to develop new technologies exclusively for hybrid electric passenger and commercial vehicles that provide improved performance and comfort, lead to fewer CO2 emissions and reduce the price of hybrid vehicles. The project consortium includes vehicle manufacturers such as DAF,
B CAR AUTO PARTS present at Automechanika Dubai 2017
Automechanika Dubai 2017, the largest automotive aftermarket in the Middle East, kicked off today – marking the start of a three-day pitch by global and local companies to the region’s auto parts and services market, which is expected to grow 4.9% to a value of $14.8bn by 2021. Spanning 69,000m2 of exhibition space, the
Euro Bus Expo 2016 biggest edition: new vehicles, spare parts and technology
Returning to the NEC Birmingham on 1-3 November for its biggest edition yet, the three-day event will host nearly 300 exhibitors representing every link of the coach and bus supply chain – from the latest must-have vehicles, with over 100 on display, to vehicle interiors, accessories and workshop equipment, to IT solutions, training, legislation
EU Passenger car registrations: +8.5% over four months; +9.1% in April
In April 2016, the EU passenger car registrations in the market posted strong results again, marking the 32nd consecutive month of growth. From January to April 2016, new passenger car registrations increased by 8.5% with a total of more than 5 million units (5,094,026). This is the highest result in volume terms since April 2008,
