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Volvo Cars: Electrification

Volvo Cars is a Swedish multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Gothenburg. Since 2010, Volvo Cars has been owned by Geely Holding Group, the parent company of Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely Automobile. 2024 saw Volvo Cars increase its sales of full BEVs by 54%, despite adjusting its target to be fully electric by 2030 downwards. This profile assesses Volvo's electrification efforts thus far and its roadmap going forwards.

The Latest Trends and Changes in the EV Market Forecasted by IDTechEx

While EV market growth has slowed down, particularly in Europe and the US since 2023, China has maintained uptake and is currently the largest single market for EVs in the world. The new energy vehicle (NEV) market in China sees PHEV cars driving this strong growth in the future, with the market share for PHEVs having nearly doubled from 2023 to H1 2024.

BEV Cathode Chemistry Market Trends

Innovation map for battery electric vehicle (BEV) cathode chemistry market trends.

Plug-in Hybrids Experience a Boom, but the Future Is All Electric

While the fully battery electric vehicle (BEV) has struggled in several key markets, its plug-in hybrid alternative (PHEV) has been experiencing a stellar year. On the surface, PHEVs may appear to be an ideal compromise: zero emissions travel but without the same extent of reliance on expensive Li-ion batteries and backup ICE power to quell range anxiety. So, have BEVs had their moment in the sun, and is the future hybrid?

Webinar: Regulations & Technologies Set to Transform EV Market in 2025

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Despite a Challenging Year, Regulations and Technologies Are Set to Transform the Electric Vehicle Market in 2025; Deep dive into global and regional sales figures up to H1 2024, including PHEV and BEV sales, and key OEMs; Overview of the Li-ion battery market by cathode and capacity (kWh); Breakdown of the EU CO2 regulations and positioning of OEMs in advance of 2025 rule changes; Growth of the electric pickup market in the US, and EPA/CARB regulation breakdown; Technology trends, 800V architectures, and evolving motor choices; Market outlook until 2045

Chinese Carmakers Make a Big Statement in Paris, Despite Trade Tariffs

Chinese carmakers of all segments and sizes were the hottest talking points at The Paris Motor Show this year, as they hoped to sway potential customers who may never have even heard of them before the event. But why have Chinese carmakers decided that Europe is the next market to expand into?

BAIC Group

BAIC is a major Chinese automotive manufacturer. This profile will focus on the company's electric vehicles.

BMW

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly referred to as BMW, is a large German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Munich. In the first 9 months of 2024, BMW sold nearly 410,000 EVs (BEV + PHEV) across its core BMW brand and Mini brand. At the Paris Motor Show 2024, BMW showcased several new models, including its upcoming Neue Klasse models. This profile focuses on BMW's electrification efforts and the upcoming Neue Klasse platform.