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The Best Solar Power Countries in the World Will Shock You

18 May 2025 | Synopsis

"In terms of cumulatively installed solar power capacity in 2024, the best solar PV market in the world was the Netherlands, with Australia and Germany

"Looking at the share of countries' electricity generation, Greece leads the world, with nearly 28% of its electricity now coming from solar power...Australia and Germany also get into the top 10, but then there are less well known solar leaders like Hungary, Chile, Estonia, Cyprus, and Israel"

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More Than 1 In 4 Cars Sold Worldwide This Year Is Set To Be Electric As EV Sales Continue To Grow

16 May 2025 | Synopsis

New IEA report shows "Despite significant uncertainties, electric cars' market share is on course to exceed 40% by 2030."

IEA's annual Global EV Outlook...shows that despite recent economic headwinds that have put pressure on the auto sector, global sales of electric cars have continued to break records...Sales exceeded 17 million globally in 2024, putting EVs' share of the global car market above 20% for the first time...

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Purpose-Driven Design And The Great Evolution Of Electric Cars

16 May 2025 | Synopsis

"Vehicles developed specifically for electric drive open up entirely new dimensions of what is possible. With purpose-driven design, they deliver a personalised driving experience that offers so much more than just getting you from A to B

"Volkswagen is leading the way with... the modular MEB platform...Renault is also following this path with the Megane E-Tech and the forthcoming R5 on the CMF-EV platform.

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Eye Candy: Xpeng's New P7 EV Sedan Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In A Supercar Lineup

16 May 2025 | Synopsis

"Sneak peeks of the new Xpeng P7 EV sedan are finally out, and it looks like it's pure fire...Drawing inspiration from the Lamborghini Revuelto and the local Honda S7...Although technical details are yet to be specified, the Xpeng P7 will exclusively launch as an EV, potentially offering a driving range of up to 466hp with dual motors and a CTLC range surpassing 435 miles...Chinese media suggest the company has locked in the “P7 Ultra” name."

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Rumored BYD Mircro Car Just Spotted With Aim of Shaking Up Japan's Kei Car Market

16 May 2025 | Synopsis

Kei cars...are a class of ultra-compact vehicles that cannot be longer than 3.4 meters (134″)...are ideal in Japan because they are so small, making it easy to get around tight city streets. They are also more affordable and efficient than larger vehicles.

Reportedly "BYD is developing a new platform for the model. It will reportedly include a 20 kWh battery, good for 180 km (112 miles) WLTC range...using its in-house Blade LFP batteries..."

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