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Volkswagen presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging up to 2030
16.03.2021
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| Unified cell and synergies reduce battery costs by up to 50 percent Six gigafactories with a total production capacity of 240 GWh secure battery supply in partnership model “Northvolt Ett” in Skellefteå (Sweden) to be expanded up to 40 GWh Salzgitter plann more >> |
Preview Of Toyota’s All New Battery-Electric SUV Confirmed For 2021 Shanghai Motor Show
15.03.2021
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| Toyota today confirmed that it will preview its mid-sized battery-electric SUV at the forthcoming 2021 Shanghai Motor Show.
First communicated at Toyota’s recent Kenshiki event in Europe, the SUV will be based on Toyota’s more >> |
The Opel Manta Goes Electric - Back to The Future, with video
15.03.2021
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| Electrifyingly different: The Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD Best of both worlds: Maximum emotions, zero emissions Vintage voltage: Electrically driven icon for a digitised and sustainable future more >> |
Aiways launches in Denmark with Andersen Motors
15.03.2021
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| - Andersen Motors exclusive sales and service partner of Aiways in Denmark- Test drives and service at ten locations in Denmark- Purchase, commercial and private leasing at attractive conditions
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CUPRA continues to electrify its range as production starts of the 204PS CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID
12.03.2021
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| New powertrains available for CUPRA Leon
CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID now available in both 5-door and Sportstourer body styles with a power output of 204PS, in addition to the 245PS variant Plug- more >> |
Nissan unveils the colours designed for the new electric age with Ariya’s paint palette
12.03.2021
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| Nissan’s colour experts gathered inspiration from Ariya’s advanced technology to curate a bespoke palette of premium and futuristic paint options Two brand-new colours, Akatsuki Copper and Aurora Green, developed especially for Ariya Technological innovations in the paint product more >> |
All-inclusive electric car subscription provider expands its fleet with 300 Audi e-tron Black Edition SUVs
12.03.2021
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| ...which are now available to subscribers for as little as one monthElectrification minus the complication - Audi e-tron becomes available via all-inclusive onto subscription service e-tron 55 Black Edition now availa more >> |
IKEA Japan uses Daimler Trucks’ all-electric FUSO eCanter for home furnishing delivery
11.03.2021
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| Daimler Trucks’ Japan-based subsidiary FUSO, one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has delivered three all-electric FUSO eCanter light-duty trucks to IKEA Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Swedish home furnishing company IKEA,. IKEA Japan is the first home furnishing company to receive delivery of the eCanter.
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Volkswagen ID.3 made even more practical and stylish with range of bespoke accessories
11.03.2021
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| Bicycle holder, floor mats and variety of door mirror caps available Accessories to boost the practicality, usability and style of the ID.3 High quality extras to further enhance Volkswagen’s award-winning EV more >> |
Kia teases EV6, its first dedicated EV
09.03.2021
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| First EV to use Kia’s dedicated EV platform (E-GMP) and Kia’s new EV nomenclature Distinctive silhouette displays sharp lines and high-tech details Kia reveals new naming strategy more >> |
Orders now open for fully electric Fiat Professional E-Ducato
05.03.2021
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| Fiat E-Ducato priced from £47,675 excluding VAT (after Government Plug-in Van Grant) Driving range of between 113 and 230 miles (WLTP City*) With the 50kW DC charger both the 47kWh & 79kWh batteries can be charged to 80% capacity in 30 minutes Be more >> |
Volvo Cars to be fully electric by 2030
03.03.2021
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| Volvo Cars is committed to becoming a leader in the fast-growing premium electric car market and plans to become a fully electric car company by 2030.By then, the company intends to sell only fully electric cars and p more >> |
Volvo Cars launches new, pure electric Volvo C40 Recharge
02.03.2021
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| The future of Volvo Cars is electric, and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of the company’s commitment to a zero-emission future.The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleek more >> |
Volvo Cars initiates first ever over-the-air software update on XC40 Recharge
01.03.2021
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| Volvo Cars is rolling out its first ever over-the-air (OTA) software update on the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric car.
Starting soon, XC40 Recharge drivers in Europe will receive a r more >> |
Plug-in Hybrid Cars: Are They All the Same?
26.02.2021
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| Today, Green NCAP announces the environmental performance ratings of 25 new cars including, for the first time, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The results of three – the Kia Niro, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Prius – show that not all plug- in hyb more >> |
Citroën expands its electric range with new ë-Berlingo
24.02.2021
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| Citroën has unveiled ë-Berlingo, the brand's new 100% electric MPV capable of up to 174 miles (WLTP). New Citroën ë-Berlingo is available in two lengths – 'Medium' & 'XL' – and is capable of seating up to seven people, depending on the version. With hugely more >> |
Kia launches ‘KiaCharge’ in the UK – one account, 13,900 charging points
24.02.2021
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KiaCharge provides the most comprehensive access to the UK public charging network Convenient public charging access for Kia BEV and PHEV drivers Access to more than 13,900 UK charging more >> |
EVA England launches drivers’ survey to improve confidence in the EV public charging experience
23.02.2021
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| Electric Vehicle Association England announces a survey of EV drivers in England to ensure the consumer voice is heard EVA England will use survey responses to feed back to Government consultation on the consumer experience at public chargepoints The online survey will run for three weeks un more >> |
InstaVolt partners with Everrati to power iconic cars into an electric future
22.02.2021
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| InstaVolt and Everrati have united to provide rapid public charging to some of the world’s most iconic and classic cars. Leading rapid public charging network InstaVolt, have partnered with Everrati who develop the world’s most iconic more >> |
Last-mile delivery and electrification offer opportunities to scooter sharing companies in India
19.02.2021
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| ... says GlobalDataFollowing the news from that India’s two-wheel shared mobility companies Vogo and eBikeGo raised funds to scale up their operations;
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Bentley sets out path to sustainable, recyclable electric motors
19.02.2021
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| Three-year research project aims to deliver breakthrough in rare earth magnet recycling New recycling process will provide a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for non-traction motor applications Funded by Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK more >> |
Volta Trucks selects Proterra to supply the vehicle battery for the full-electric Volta Zero
18.02.2021
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| Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has selected Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built, full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city freight distribution. more >> |
Opel’s Pioneering Electric Car Ampera - 10th birthday
16.02.2021
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| Revolutionary: Ampera established new vehicle segment in Europe in 2011 Convincing concept: Ampera voted “European Car of The Year” in 2012 Powerful: 110 kW (150 hp) electric drive unit develops 370 Nm maximum torque Stylish and practical: Sleek, futuristic look more >> |
The Lotus E-R9: next-generation EV endurance racer showcases innovation in powertrains and aerodynamics
16.02.2021
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| • Design study reveals electric race car for 2030• E-R9 is “partly driven like a car and partly flown like a fighter jet” – Richard Hill, chief aerodynamicist, Lotus• Active aero package includes ‘morphing’ body panels and aerodynamic control surfaces&bu more >> |
CUPRA boosts electrification and starts production of the Formentor e-HYBRID
16.02.2021
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| The brand’s second plug-in hybrid model in its three-year history is now on sale and will arrive at dealerships in March The CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID, with its 204 and 245PS versions, starts with a production run that will reach 100 units per day in the first few weeks Griffiths: &ldqu more >> |
Polestar 1 order books open for final production run
12.02.2021
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| Final build slots for Polestar 1 available; purchase exclusively at polestar.com Electric performance hybrid with the longest electric-only range of any hybrid is a “technological tour-de-force” more >> |
New Opel Combo-e Life: The Everyday Hero Goes Electric
10.02.2021
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| Have it all: Electric drive as well as top safety, comfort and convenience
Electric flexibility: Combo-e Life as five or seven seater with long or short wheelbase Bes more >> |
The MINI Electric Collection for the MINI Cooper SE
10.02.2021
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| New and exclusive features for electric driving pleasureEdition vehicle for the launch of the new edition of the purely electrically powered MINI with modified exterior including Multitone Roof, specific design features, more >> |
Top Three Chinese Electric Car Startups Report 18K Deliveries in January 2021...
09.02.2021
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| .... increasing by up to 470% YoYChinese electric vehicle (EV) makers Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng posted record performance in January.
According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, Nio delivered more >> |
Electricity becomes human in this alternative Super Bowl EV ad
05.02.2021
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A Los Angeles-based production company, led by Director Jeremy Heslup has created an alternative Super Bowl advert, starring a mysterious ‘Mr. E’ and a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo electric vehicle (EV).A staple not only in sport more >> |
All systems go for the compact electric car from Mercedes-EQ: The EQA is now available for order
04.02.2021
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| Environmental bonus of 9000 euros makes the EQA particularly attractive in GermanyEQA is the name of the entry-level model from the all-electric world of Mercedes-EQ. Prices in Germany start at 47,540.50 euros[i] fo more >> |
Nick Heidfeld tests Battista prototype as Hyper GT development accelerates
03.02.2021
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| • Ex-Formula 1 and Formula E racer Nick Heidfeld brings his expertise to the test programme of the Battista pure-electric hyper GT• Heidfeld joins Vehicle Development team at Nardò Technical Center in Italy for his debut Battista test more >> |
AX Electric launched as new research shows more than 55% of drivers thinking about buying an electric car
03.02.2021
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| Wide-ranging survey shows two thirds of drivers expect a like-for-like EV while their car is being repaired following an accident Only a third of drivers would accept a petrol or diesel replacement more >> |
Nissan launches LEAF10 special version to celebrate 10 years of the first mass-market electric car
02.02.2021
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| Nissan enhances LEAF’s advanced technologies and design with an all-new special version LEAF10 commemorates a successful decade of electric mobility while drawing inspiration from Nissan Ariya, the 100% electric coupé crossover Special version gears up for UK launch in February 2021 w more >> |
More than a third of van drivers considering switch to electric
29.01.2021
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| Survey according to Fiat Professional finds the ‘white van man’ stereotype is on its way out 91 per cent of van drivers in the UK think its vital to be as environmentally friendly as possible Survey released ahead of Fiat Professional E-Ducato arriving in the UK later in 2021 more >> |
Polestar in Chengdu: the guiding star for sustainable manufacturing
27.01.2021
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| Polestar Production Centre first car factory in China to attain Gold status in LEED ratings, facilities powered by 100% renewable electricity
Polestar takes holistic approach to sus more >> |
XPeng launches OTA upgrade for P7 40+ new functions and 200+ optimized features
27.01.2021
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| XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company”, NYSE: XPEV), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, today released a major over-the-air (OTA) upgrade for its P7 sedan customers in China. The most comprehensive OTA upgrade in the Company’s six-year history, with the largest number of new and optimized functions, this OTA upgrade will delive more >> |
SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production in the UK
23.01.2021
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| Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said “The news that the UK will be home to additional battery production in the North East is hugely positive and an essential step in the transformation of the automotive sector to electric motoring.
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The EQA - Electric athlete in compact format
21.01.2021
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| EQA is the name of the new entry-level model to the all-electric world of Mercedes-EQ vehicles. The electro-aesthetics of its design are indicative of the Progressive Luxury of the Mercedes-EQ brand.
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