Toyota is in the lead, BYD is growing rapidly, BMW is not doing well – a new rating of car brands
The resource fus2mоve has published a rating of the most popular car brands as of October 2024. It was compiled using data from local ministries of transportation and relevant agencies. The rating is based on statistics on the registration of new passenger cars in 159 countries.
Solid-state batteries from Mercedes and Factorial: 80% longer range, 40% less weight
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial have announced a new solid-state battery for electric vehicles. In 2022, Mercedes, Hyundai, and Stellantis invested $200 million in Factorial, which gave Mercedes a leading position in this technology.
Mercedes electric car catches fire in an underground parking lot: 70 cars are damaged, 21 people are taken to the hospital
A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the underground parking lot of a residential complex in South Korea, causing a large fire. The fire damaged 70 other vehicles, and 21 people had to be hospitalized for toxic smoke poisoning. Fortunately, the poisoning was not life-threatening.
Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen and other manufacturers postpone plans to fully switch to electric vehicles
Automakers are gradually backing away from their ambitious plans to fully electrify their vehicle lines. More and more companies are recognizing that cars with internal combustion engines will remain on the market longer than expected.
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