Linda Trego

Accelerating electric drive

Navigant says that plug-in electric vehicle sales last year doubled in North America, and sales in Europe and China increased 39% and 77%, respectively. And by 2030, annual PEV sales are estimated to be between 15% and 32% of the global light-duty vehicle market.

Linda Trego Kevin Jost

September 14, 2020

This special roundup feature looks at recent OEM technology moves aimed at plugging in future transportation.

Tipping point?

Battery electric vehicles could be on the fast track to reach an installed base of over 100 million by 2029, but much of the growth in electrification hinges on battery technology as well as educated and willing consumers.

Kevin Jost Linda Trego

September 11, 2020

The electrification of automotive powertrains has accelerated as the world's automakers come to the realization that traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles can no longer keep pace with stringent global emissions requirements, especially those in Europe.

Linda Trego

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