electric cars — latest ecology news
Despite concerns, Chinese models account for just 20 per cent
At present, electric cars account for just 3% of the country’s total car market
In the new electric car segment, Chinese brands are the most popular
The European automotive industry is unable to reach the required level of battery production, partly due to competition from China
The vehicle recovers energy during descents and is equipped with solar panels on the roof
Registrations of cars with diesel and gasoline engines saw the sharpest decline
Last year, sales of electric vehicles rose by 20%
Ukrainians are importing new "Chinese" cars from abroad, while Tesla and Nissan lead the domestic resale market
Experts say that in just one quarter, the shift to electric vehicles has reduced oil demand by 2 million barrels per year
This segment remains virtually undeveloped in the domestic market
In the U.S., battery manufacturers are already laying off workers, while China has exported half a million cars in just two months
Imports of new cars fell the most – by almost 85%