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Market share approaches 7%, which corresponds to a new plug-in car every 14-15 new sales. Germany,  for a second consecutive, month notes record passenger plug-in electric car  sales , strengthening its position in Europe as the biggest market by volume. The number of new registrations amounted to  16,508 , which is  141% more  than a year ago! The market share as well hit a new record level -  6.88% , which is not surprising because the overall car sales went down 10.8%. The plug-in hybrids are on the roll now: BEVs: 8,154  (new record) – up 76% at ≈3.40% market share PHEVs: 8,354  (near record) – up 279% at ≈3.48% market share Velocity Auto Glass  is your  #1  solution for  windshield replacement , auto glass repair, windshield repair in  El Sobrante, CA

Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has announced that it has produced its one-millionth electric car, thus becoming the first auto manufacturer to reach the milestone. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement by sharing a picture of the car, a red Model Y, on Twitter. He also congratulated the Tesla team on hitting the milestone. It's a significant moment for an automaker that was only founded in 2003, The Verge reported on Tuesday. Velocity Auto Glass  is your  #1  solution for  windshield replacement , auto glass repair, windshield repair in  El Sobrante, CA

Global electric car sales for January were down 7% YoY (China -50%, Europe +121%) at 2.0% market share. BMW ranks as number 1 seller, Tesla 2nd, and Renault 3rd. EV market news - Britain will ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars from 2035. Singapore aims to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040. EV company news - Tesla targets battery prices of $100/kWh by early 2020's by making their own cells. BYD Co receives an order for 134 e-buses from Los Angeles. Velocity Auto Glass  is your  #1  solution for  windshield replacement , auto glass repair, windshield repair in  El Sobrante, CA

Mega EV mining truck South African mining company Anglo American is developing a new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). It will be the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mining truck (pictured above). The company is modifying its fleet of existing trucks. Anglo American is partnering with Williams Advanced Engineering to supply the battery system and French multinational electric utility ENGIE, who is developing the hydrogen technology. Velocity Auto Glass  is your  #1  solution for  windshield replacement, auto glass repair, windshield repair in  San Ramon ,  Richmond,   Pinole,  Albany ,  El Sobrante , Walnut Creek,   Ca Velocity Auto Glass

The Tesla Model 3, which had the highest number of preorders of any car ever produced, has proven to be the vehicle that loses the smallest percentage of its initial value after a year. Considering its continued demand. “The Tesla Model 3 had the highest number of preorders of any car ever produced and its backlog of orders helped further drive the high demand for the vehicle,” Velocity Auto Glass  is your  #1  solution for  windshield replacement, auto glass repair, windshield repair in  San Ramon ,  Richmond,   Pinole,  Albany ,  El Sobrante , Walnut Creek,   Ca Velocity Auto Glass

A gas station in Maryland has become the first in the US to switch its petroleum pumps out for electric vehicle chargers. RS Automotives, a gas station in Takoma Park, Maryland, decided to make the switch after its owner Depeswar Doley decided he was unhappy with oil and gas contracts,  CNBC reported .  The gas station received a grant of $786,000 from the Maryland Energy Administration and the Electric Vehicle Institute for the project.  "Maryland is proud to be a national leader when it comes to clean and renewable energy, climate change, and the promotion of electric infrastructure and vehicles," said Governor Larry Hogan  in a  statement . "This fully-converted, gas-to-electric charging station is a prime example of our administration's commitment to the environment and transportation." There are over 20,700 registered electric vehicles in Maryland, as well as a local  electric taxi service . However, prior to the opening of this new station in...