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The AC Cobra Series 4–electric: The AC Superblower for the new world
06.12.2020
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| So, does it have heritage, style, performance and total emissions free capability? Of course, it does – it’s the latest model in the rebirth of AC Cars. The AC Cobra Series 4–electric or: ‘The AC Superblower updated for the new world’. more >> |
Karma Automotive Elevates Award-Winning Revero GT Nameplate to Make Way for GS-6 Series Vehicles
03.12.2020
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| Karma Automotive today announced the future plans for the award-winning Karma Revero GT®, which will see the popular nameplate elevated to become the brand’s halo vehicle slotted above the upcoming 2021 GS-6 Series. The Revero GT model is estimated to feature more than 1,100hp and 4-wheel drive, as well as demonstrating the pinnacle of hand-crafted, coach-built luxury, t more >> |
Audi increases budget for electromobility up to 2025
02.12.2020
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| Focus on future technologies with upfront expenditure of almost € 17 billion Almost half of total investments for electromobility, hybridization and digitalization Consistent use of synergies in the Volkswagen Group, including for hard- and software &nb more >> |
Toyota announces new electrified light commercial vehicle with upcoming PROACE CITY Electric
02.12.2020
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| Toyota’s confirms PROACE CITY (commercial) and PROACE CITY Verso (passenger car) electrification Joining Toyota Professional vehicle line-up 50 kWh lithium-ion battery and a maximum output of 136 DIN hp / 100kW Model range will include Compact and Long body leng more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group to Lead Charge into Electric Era with Dedicated EV Platform ‘E-GMP’
02.12.2020
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| Hyundai Motor Group reveals E-GMP, its first dedicated BEV platform, for next-generation BEV line-up BEVs based on E-GMP can provide range over 500km on a full charge (WLTP) and be charged up to 80% within 18 minutes through high-speed charging High performance model based on E-GMP will acce more >> |
MINI develops concepts for electric John Cooper Works models
02.12.2020
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| - New vehicle architectures offer additional freedom when it comes to the planned expansion of the model range - Hallmark performance with an emission-free drivetrain will sharpen the distinctive profile of the John Cooper Works brand
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Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its compact van in 2021
02.12.2020
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| Zero CO2-emission deliveries and services with the new Peugeot e-Partner, Citroën ë-Berlingo van, Opel Combo-e and Vauxhall Combo-e. 100% of Light Commercial Vehicles portfolio in Europe electrified before end of 2021. All-electric offer extends to Peugeot e-Rifter, Citroën ë - more >> |
SEAT electrifies its large SUV as the Tarraco e−HYBRID enters production
30.11.2020
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| SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID is the 3rd electrified model in the brand’s range, joining the SEAT Leon e-HYBRID – available in both 5-door and Sportstourer – and the SEAT Mii electric
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Volkswagen Group Components delivers essential components for Volkswagen’s ID.4
27.11.2020
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| Central components for the first world e-car from international sites Firm focus on products that are viable for the future CEO Thomas Schmall: “We can expect to be one of the largest manufacturers of automotive e-components in the foreseeable future.”
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Ford Transit plug-in hybrids put Sky engineers on the road to net zero
26.11.2020
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| 151 Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) join Sky’s commercial fleet Key part of Sky’s commitment to transition its fleet to zero emissions by 2030 Transit Custom PHEV delivers Sky fleet a 60% CO2 saving more >> |
New Opel Corsa-e Rally is Ready to Go
26.11.2020
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| Three-day test totalling 1,500 km successfully completed Four all-electric Corsa-e Rally cars simulate two rounds of German Rally Championship (DRM) ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup begins in 2021 with one test event and eight qualifying rounds more >> |
Aiways expands market presence in Europe and sets up European spare parts warehouse
26.11.2020
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| - Central spare parts warehouse Amsterdam currently to be established- Supply of national service partners ensured within 1-3 days- Around 600 spare parts always in stockAiways, a Start-up for electric mobility based in Shanghai, is more >> |
Ecotricity underlines its green credentials with new order of PEUGEOT electric vehicles
26.11.2020
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| PEUGEOT has received a new order of electric cars from Britain’s green energy provider, Ecotricity. The order of all-new, full electric PEUGEOT e-208 and e-2008 models is the latest from the renewables supplier, which has worked with PEUGEOT since 2014. The vehicles have been funded through PEUGEOT’s Free2Move finance specialist service that offers competitive Contract Hire an more >> |
Audi further improves the e-tron product line
25.11.2020
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| AC charging with 22 kW of power, greater driving convenience
Dynamic photo, Colour: Florett Silver „The displayed vehicle shows optional equipment at extra charge. Individual equipment will be available at a later da more >> |
The Smarter Solution To EV Charging − Ubitricity CEO Lex Hartman
25.11.2020
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| There are plenty of electric vehicle (EV) charging companies in the market today; all with their own unique selling point. As the number of EVs rise, charging infrastructure must develop in parallel to support this growing demand. Ultimately, without an appropriate charging infrastructure, we cannot realise this change. more >> |
From Karma to Canoo - Why California is The Golden State For Electrification
24.11.2020
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| California has the perfect climate for innovation and electrification. From new automakers, such as Karma, Canoo and Alpha, to concerns for the environment and equity for all neighbourhoods, California is surfing the wave of electrification.
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EWeek The Grandfather of EVs - Andy Palmer
23.11.2020
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| Andy Palmer is a leading figure in the global automotive industry, with a career spanning over 40 years, including COO of Nissan and President and Group CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda.
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Going Electric − a Week of Features and Interviews Starting November 23rd
21.11.2020
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| The race to electrify the automotive sector is underway. The UK government has just announced that sales of all petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030, so giving the automotive industry a hard deadline to phase out fossil-fuel powered vehicles in the UK. more >> |
Daimler AG, Geely Holding Group and its subsidiary brands to join forces on a highly efficient powertrain system specified for hybrid applications
20.11.2020
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| Daimler AG and Geely Holding, the respective parent companies of Mercedes-Benz AG and Volvo Cars, have launched plans to collaborate on developing highly efficient powertrain systems for next-generation hybrid vehicle applications. The coopera more >> |
Aiways continues its expansion course: Market launch in the Netherlands
20.11.2020
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| - After Germany, the new Aiways U5 will also be available in the Netherlands from 20 November- Distribution by sales and leasing partner "Aiways Distributie Nederland BV" at http://www.aiways-u5.nl- Sales start with model year 2020- Prices model year 2021: Standard EUR39,950 and Premium EUR43 more >> |
KIA adds to EV home charging partnership
20.11.2020
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| New partnerships ensure that Kia customers make the most of their electrified vehicles by being able to fully charge at home for as little as £3 Pod Point partnership offers reduced costs for installation of a homecharge point bp Chargemaster partnership includes discounted homecharge more >> |
Lotus Engineering launches new battery test facilities to support booming electric vehicle sector
20.11.2020
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| Project BattCon is a pilot project introducing containerised battery test facilities Designed to help meet increasing demand for new UK-based battery testing to support EV supply chain and OEMs Containers will be in operation at Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, plus the new Lotus Advanced Techno more >> |
UK Government Bans Sales of New Petrol & Diesel Cars From 2030 Industry Reaction
18.11.2020
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| The UK government has announced plans to accelerate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by five years to 2030, as part of its ‘green industrial revolution.’
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New Ford Kuga Hybrid SUV powers into production
18.11.2020
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| .. offering even more choice to customers joining Ford's electric revolution New, self-charging, full hybrid Kuga Hybrid SUV seamlessly switches automatically between petrol-electric and pure-electric power to deliver effortless more >> |
Volkswagen Group production of electric drives begins in China
17.11.2020
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| Production at the Tianjin site in China bolsters VW’s electrification campaign in the world’s most important automotive market Volkswagen Group Components is a global player in electric mobility more >> |
Aiways on course for success: Strategic partnerships in Israel and La Réunion
17.11.2020
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| - Blilious Group becomes exclusive distributor in Israel- INCO21 Group takes over sales and service in La Réunion- Sales start in the Netherlands to follow soonAiways, the Chinese start-up for electro mobility based more >> |
The Road to electric - Research shows fewer than one in twelve drivers have current plan to switch to battery power
17.11.2020
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| Infrastructure, range and cost are biggest barriers to adoptionWith the government this week expected to announce a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, research by Kwik Fit clearly more >> |
Toyota further expands electric line-up choice with new PROACE Verso Electric
16.11.2020
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| Toyota’s new all-electric range of people carriers
50 and 75 kWh lithium-ion battery options, with driving range of up to 330 km (WLTP data), covered by eight-year/160,000 km war more >> |
Batteries most mentioned trend among top 10 EV influencers on Twitter ranked by GlobalData during Q3 2020
16.11.2020
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| Batteries emerged as the most mentioned trend followed by electric cars and self-driving among the electric vehicles (EV) influencer discussions on Twitter during the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics companyThe discussions around batte more >> |
BMW #NEXTGen 2020- The next step towards our future.
11.11.2020
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| The BMW Group is writing the next chapter in the future of mobility – and #NEXTGen 2020 provides the ideal platform on which to present this latest instalment. Following the highly successful inaugural event in 2019, this year’s programme will be stag more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group joins IONITY, Europe’s leading high−power charging network for electric vehicles
05.11.2020
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| Hyundai Motor Group is the latest shareholder to join IONITY, a joint venture that builds and operates a network of high-powered EV charging stations across Europe Expanding the charging infrastructure is expected to reduce drivers’ concerns about range and to encourage more people to switch to electro-mobility more >> |
Formula E driver Lucas di Grassi tests production-based Audi RS e-tron GT
05.11.2020
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| Strong, reproducible acceleration thanks to sophisticated thermal management High tech in the chassis: air suspension, damper control and all-wheel steering Lucas di Grassi: “Sustainability is based on technological innovation” more >> |
Ola’s entry into electric scooter segment set to boost electric mobility business in India, says GlobalData
04.11.2020
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| Following the news that India-based shared mobility player Ola’s electric mobility arm, Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd, plans to foray into electric scooter manufacturing;Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a lea more >> |
Unique feel of Lexus' all-electric UX captured in stylish new "virtual home" environment
03.11.2020
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The striking new UX 300e, Lexus’ first all-electric vehicle, will go on sale in Europe at the start of 2021 The all-electric crossover boasts electrifying driving characteristic more >> |
Electric vehicle line-up expansion offers Mitsubishi significant opportunities in near-term, says GlobalData
03.11.2020
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| Following the news that Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors plans to add more than five new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to its product line-up starting this year;
Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consul more >> |
Pirelli tyres tailor made for Rivian deliver silence on board an low rolling resistance
02.11.2020
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| - Special versions of Scorpion tyre range created specifically for R1T, the first electric pickup truck in the world, and R1S, the electric SUV RIV IS THE DEDICATED MARKING THAT WILL IDENTIFY PIRELLI’S TYRES FOR RIVIAN; ELECT MARKINGS WI more >> |
Nissan Ariya is touching ground in Europe
30.10.2020
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| A few early production units of Nissan Ariya, our recently unveiled all-electric coupé crossover, just landed in Europe to increase the excitement and interest of customers in the region."It is with great pleasure we see the Ariya prototy more >> |
In September 2020 for the first time in European history, registrations for electrified vehicles overtook diesel
30.10.2020
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| Volume of BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs made up one in four of the new cars registered in Europe in September Volkswagen Group was the biggest winner of the month, partly because of its new EVs The Volkswagen ID.3 has had an impressive start more >> |
Mazda enhances MX-30 first edition with free newmotion wall box offer
30.10.2020
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| Customers ordering a Mazda MX-30 First Edition will receive a free home charger wall box. Limited to 500 cars in the UK, the £27,495* Mazda MX-30 First Edition is available to pre-order now. With prices starting at £25,545*, the full MX-30 range features three highly specified models. more >> |
