What’s behind the rise in plug-in hybrids?

Sales of plug-in hybrids have soared this year, especially in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market. What’s behind the rise in PHEVs and what does it mean for battery demand? William Roberts, Automotive Research Lead at Rho Motion discusses the trend.
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00:00 - Why have sales of PHEVs increased so rapidly this year?
00:38 - What does the mean for battery demand?
01:27 - What do you see for future growth of PHEVs?
02:44 - How does the rise of range-extender vehicles (EREVs) impact this trend?
03:18 - Are PHEVs poised to take market share from EVs or are both taking share from ICE vehicles?
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