In the fourth quarter of 2020 alone, the German automotive giant said approximately 87,000 xEVs a term which refers to both plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles were sold.
Daimler added that the share of xEVs at Mercedes-Benz Cars hit 7.4% in 2020, up from just 2% in 2019. Looking ahead, it s forecasting that the share of xEVs at Mercedes-Benz Cars will grow to roughly 13% this year, with several new models set to be rolled out in 2021. We more than tripled sales of our plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars, Källenius said in a statement issued on the company s website. Demand for these vehicles increased sharply, especially towards the end of the year, he added.
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Cornish Lithium granted rights for offshore exploration
Cornish Lithium can now explore offshore for potential lithium mineral resources contained within geothermal waters. (
Cornish Lithium, a British miner eager to lead the development of an industry for the battery metal in the UK, has been given the green light to explore for the battery metal in geothermal waters off the coast of Cornwall.
The permit comes after a two-year tender process held by the Crown Estate, which manages the seabed surrounding the United Kingdom.
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Cornish Lithium will begin its desk-based exploration program to start identifying potential geological targets for later research. It says that physical exploration work is not anticipated for at least four years.
There were 30% fewer cars sold here in 2020 compared to the year before as the economy and consumer spending took a hit during the pandemic.
A senior economist warned that with reduced commuting times likely for most of us in 2021, an immediate recovery in car sales is unlikely.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 36,191 new cars were registered here in 2020, down from 5,152.
Declines in other UK nations were at a similar level, the SMMT figures show.
The Ford Focus was Northern Ireland s most popular choice of new car, with 1025 sold - closely followed by the Volkswagen Golf.