Electreon announced an agreement to jointly develop an advanced wireless charging technology based on its existing technology and knowledge with Toyota Motor Corporation and Denso Corporation. The agreement follows a successful technology evaluation conducted at its headquarters in Beit Yanai, Israel in which technical teams from Toyota and Denso participated. A demonstration of the RAV4-PHEV charging on the wireless road was held after the evaluation. To achieve a carbon-neutral society, DENSO recognizes that partnering with Electreon aligns perfectly with its vision of creating a more efficient and sustainable future. Within the next few months, the parties will execute a detailed joint development agreement. The parties will promote technical development and adoption of wireless charging technology through joint activities like the co-development of an aftermarket wireless kit; integration of the wireless technology into new cars; standardization of wireless EV charging; collaboratively promote a joint pilot project in Japan, the U.S. or the EU, including commercial proof of business. (From a press release dated March 23, 2023)
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Note: Some figures were updated on March 7.
U.S. new vehicle sales of 1,161,393 units for the month of February represented an increase of 9.0% from January 2023, and an increase of 9.1% from one year ago in February 2022 when supply chains restricted production.
There were 24 selling days in February 2023, same as the 24 selling days in February 2022.
February’s passenger car sales increased 6.9% to 239,370 units, resulting in a 20.6% market share, while SUV and truck sales increased 9.7% to 922,023 units, resulting in a 79.4% market share.
Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annualized sales (SAAR) for February 2023 was 15.19 million units versus 13.96 million units one year ago.
With its vehicle inventories improved since last year, General Motors monthly sales rose 14.7%, and Ford sales increased 22.0%, though Stellantis sales fell 12.3%.
Tesla sales increased 43.6% from last February to 60,325 units, giving it a U.S. market share of 5.2%.
EV startup Rivian sales were up 580.4% to 2,667 vehicles in February, Karma sales were down 90.5% to 2 units, Polestar sales were up 141.6% from the same month last year to 1,034 vehicles, and Lucid Motors sales were up 237.0% to 455 units.
Among Japanese companies, Toyota sales were down 1.8%, Nissan sales were up 17.4%,
Honda sales were down 1.4%, Subaru sales were up 2.1%, and Mazda sales were up 8.8%.
Hyundai sales were up 9.6%, and Kia sales were up 23.7%.
Among German companies, VW sales were up 7.0%, Mercedes-Benz sales were up 9.8% and BMW sales were up 2.3%.
Jaguar Land Rover sales were up 1.0% from last February, while Volvo Car sales increased 37.6%.
The best-selling models in February 2023 were:
1. Ford F-Series (up 21.5% from February 2022)
2. Chevrolet Silverado (down 0.3%)
3. Tesla Model Y (up 46.2%)
4. Ram pickups (down 24.6%)
5. Toyota RAV4 (down 10.5%)
6. Nissan Rogue (up 110.4%)
7. Toyota Camry (up 55.1%)
8. Tesla Model 3 (up 47.6%)
9. GMC Sierra (up 16.6%)
10. Ford Explorer (up 100.4%)
(from Autodata results posted March 1, 2023)
U.S. new vehicle sales of 1,065,938 units for the month of January represented a decrease of 17.2% from December 2022, and an increase of 5.8% from one year ago in January 2022 when supply chains restricted production.
There were 24 selling days in January 2023, same as the 24 selling days in January 2022.
January’s passenger car sales increased 8.0% to 224,610 units, resulting in a 21.1% market share, while SUV and truck sales increased 5.2% to 841,328 units, resulting in a 78.9% market share.
Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annualized sales (SAAR) for January 2023 was 16.21 million units versus 15.30 million units one year ago.
With its vehicle inventories improved since last year, General Motors monthly sales rose 28.4%, though Stellantis sales fell 13.3%, and Ford sales increased 1.8%.
Tesla sales increased 35.4% from last January to 53,875 units, giving it a U.S. market share of 5.1%.
EV startup Rivian sales were up 568.1% to 2,472 vehicles in January, Karma sales were down 75.0% to 4 units, Polestar sales were up 149.0% from the same month last year to 991 vehicles, and Lucid Motors sales were up 124.6% to 393 units.
Among Japanese companies, Toyota sales were down 13.8%, Nissan sales were up 0.9%,
Honda sales were up 14.3%, Subaru sales were up 0.5%, and Mazda sales were up 9.0%.
Hyundai sales were up 8.5%, and Kia sales were up 22.3%.
Among German companies, VW sales were down 7.4%, Mercedes-Benz sales were up 2.8% and BMW sales were up 8.8%.
Jaguar Land Rover sales were up 26.9% from last January, while Volvo Car sales increased 8.2%.
The best-selling models in January 2023 were:
1. Ford F-Series (up 8.8% from January 2022)
2. Chevrolet Silverado (up 3.7%)
3. Ram pickups (down 17.6%)
4. Tesla Model Y (up 37.9%)
5. Toyota RAV4 (down 20.3%)
6. GMC Sierra (up 34.2%)
7. Honda CR-V (up 49.4%)
8. Tesla Model 3 (up 39.2%)
9. Toyota Tacoma (up 26.1%)
10. Nissan Rogue (up 33.9%)
(from Autodata results posted February 1, 2023)