AD #3888 - German EV Sales Plunge 69% In August; GAC Develops Fast Charging PHEV; EU Automakers Face €15 Billion In CO2 Fines
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Electric vehicle sales are slowing globally, with Germany experiencing a 69% drop in August due to phased-out incentives. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid demand rises, highlighted by GAC's new fast-charging PHEV capable of 80% charge in eight minutes. In the US, public charging infrastructure remains insufficient, impacting EV adoption. Kia is delaying EV9 production to maximize tax credits. European automakers face potential €15 billion fines for missing CO2 targets amid sluggish EV sales, prompting calls for regulatory flexibility. Hybrid sales boost demand for platinum and palladium. Dodge is testing powerful axial flux electric motors in racing, signaling innovation in EV tech.
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