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Kia rocks Electric Avenue at Goodwood
10.07.2021
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| First time Kia has appeared at the Festival of Speed First UK public outing for the Kia EV6 Special Kia Stinger GT420 also on displayKia’s premiere appearance at the worl more >> |
Opel to go fully electric, enter Chinese market and launch Manta-e - with video
09.07.2021
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| Opel is opening the next chapter of its comprehensive electrification offensive: The tradition-rich German brand is currently not only expanding the electric model portfolio but will focus entirely on battery electric vehicles in Europe as of 2028.
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Ellesmere Port will support sustainable mobility through the production of an all-electric vehicle, starting in 2022
06.07.2021
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| Ellesmere Port to become Stellantis’s first manufacturing site dedicated to battery electric LCV and passenger car models for Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroën Industrial performance improvements as a result of strong cooperation between the company, the Unite Union and, most importantly, the workforce more >> |
Volvo Car Group and Northvolt to join forces in battery development and production
21.06.2021
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| Volvo Car Group intends to establish a joint venture with leading Swedish battery company Northvolt to develop and produce more sustainable batteries, tailored to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars. more >> |
Mercedes−Benz Trucks to usher in a new era: World premiere of the eActros on June 30
15.06.2021
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| Purely battery-powered truck for heavy-duty distribution
Start of series production at the Wörth am Rhein plant in the second half of the year Close cooper more >> |
London Electric Cars - Proving that electric vehicle (EV) conversions don’t have to cost the earth
11.06.2021
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| Electric-powered classic Mini conversion that is light on the wallet and kind to the environment launched in UK
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Volta Trucks selects QAD Adaptive ERP solution
10.06.2021
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| Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it will implement QAD’s Adaptive ERP and other QAD Adaptive Applications solutions, including QAD EQMS (Enterprise Quality Management System), QAD DynaSys DSCP (Digital Supply Chain Management), QAD Sourcing and QAD Supplier Management. Volta Trucks will implement QAD company wide. more >> |
From Mégane eVision to the all-new Mégane E-Tech electric
08.06.2021
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| PRE-PRODUCTION CARS GOING ON OPEN ROADSRevealed during Renault eWays: The Challenge towards Zero Emissions, Mégane eVision showcar announced Renault’s first step on C-segment electric vehicles ; en more >> |
Polestar Precept to embody Swedish electric performance at Goodwood Festival of Speed
03.06.2021
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For the first time since it was revealed in 2020, the Polestar Precept is heading to the UK for the much-anticipated 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Precept headlines Polestar’s presence at the event, which will also include the Polestar 1 electric performance hybrid and t more >> |
Foxconn-PTT partnership to expedite electric vehicles development in Thailand, says GlobalData
01.06.2021
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| Following the news that Taiwan's Foxconn announced a partnership with Thailand's state-run energy group PTT PCL to make electric cars in Thailand;Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: more >> |
Audi eyes to increase its EV market share in South Korea with new carbon neutrality plans, says GlobalData
01.06.2021
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| Following the news that Audi Volkswagen Korea has opened its exhibition goTOzero in South Korea and announced its electrification plans to go net zero by 2050;
Bakar Sadik Agwan, Associate Project Manager, Automotive at GlobalData, a leading more >> |
Technology leader Everrati™ unveils 500bhp ‘Signature’ wide body model a redefined Porsche 911
29.05.2021
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| ...with futureproof EV power Everrati™’s latest electric supercar is a redefined Porsche 911 (964) wide body 500bhp, 500Nm, sub-4-second 0-62mph acceleration, 150+ mile range more >> |
Attero will help MG Motor India to build complete EV ecosystem, says GlobalData
28.05.2021
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| Following the news that MG Motor India has collaborated with India-based electronic asset management company and clean-tech provider Attero to recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries;Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading da more >> |
Indonesia bullish on EV plans with new US$1.2bn battery plant, says GlobalData
26.05.2021
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| Following the news that State-owned Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) and South Korea's LG will build a new US$1.2bn battery plant in Indonesia;Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his more >> |
All-electric Nissan Ariya takes to the famous Monaco street circuit for its public driving debut
25.05.2021
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| Seen for the first time ever on the roads, the 100% electric Ariya coupé crossover chose the glamour of Monaco for its debut drive Set against a fitting backdrop of the spectacular Formula E street circuit, Ariya’s first public drive marked an exciting milestone in Nissan’s electric vehicle journey more >> |
Audi pilots concept for quick charging
21.05.2021
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| Audi charging hub with quick-charging stations addresses future peak demands and the lack of charging opportunities at home Premium concept with lounge and exclusive reservations Pilot project aims to test operations and acceptance for a possible serial roll-out
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Salon Privé to host UK debut of Italian hypercar as part of spectacular new display
21.05.2021
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| UK debut for all-electric Automobili Estrema Fulminea Cutting-edge hypercar will be part of exclusive new Concepts & Prototypes Lawn at Blenheim Palace Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance will feature a Concepts & Prototypes class more >> |
Jaguar enhances E-PACE with new R-Dynamic Black Edition and advanced technology
21.05.2021
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| R-Dynamic Black Edition: New model brings a dramatic aesthetic to the E-PACE line-up with unique gloss black design elements and an enhanced specification
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The new VW Multivan MPV best-seller launching this year with plug in hybrid drive system for the first time
20.05.2021
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| New Multivan eHybrid able to run on electric power with zero on-road emissions New Multivan with plug-in hybrid drive system starts whenever possible in emission-free 'e-mode’ Combination of electric motor and petrol engine facilitates long journey distances more >> |
All-new Kia EV6 crossover ushers in new era of electric driving excitement
20.05.2021
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| Kia’s first dedicated EV signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy New Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) underpins all-new CUV in rear-wheel drive or dual-motor more >> |
Two All-New BMW Electric Vehicles to Make North American Debuts in Los Angeles on June 1.
18.05.2021
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| The Fully Electric BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle and BMW i4 Gran Coupé Will Debut at [SPACE] by BMW, a New Immersive BMW Brand Experience at The Grove in Los Angeles. [SPACE] by BMW will be Open to the Public from June 4 Through November 30 and Showcase the Latest in BMW Group Performance, Innovation and Design. more >> |
Saietta’s motor takes lightweight EVs 10% further
15.05.2021
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| Independent testing confirms Saietta’s AFT 140 electric motor increases the range of a standard Renault Twizy by 10% Trials took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on public roads and across a wide range of weather and driving conditions Saietta’s high-tech Axial Flux Technology (A more >> |
Award win for Battista hyper GT confirms its place as the pure-electric car of dreams
14.05.2021
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| Automobili Pininfarina Battista receives the Electric Dream award from the expert judges at Electrifying.com Award follows the launch of Automobili Pininfarina London, with the announcement of the latest retailer partner for the region The pure-electric hyper GT continues to impress, with first clients more >> |
New P300 HST broadens Range Rover Evoque line-up
13.05.2021
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| New powerful P300 HST joins the recently launched Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Sporty stealth: Powerful Evoque HST features a Black Pack, Gloss Black Sliding Panoramic Roof and Gloss Black 20-inch alloys &nb more >> |
15 European Countries Had Highest Share of EVs in New Car Sales in 2020; Norway Highest - 75% Share
12.05.2021
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| European nations are leading the way in new Electric Vehicle (EV) sales despite the emergence of Mainland China as the biggest market for EVs. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, 15 European countries had the highest share of plug-in EVs in new passenger c more >> |
Essex riders take more than 100,000 journeys with Spin e-scooters since trials launched
12.05.2021
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| Riders typically use e-scooters for short journeys, with an average journey distance of 3 km (1.8 miles) and 23 minutes* Total distance travelled with Spin e-scooters add up to more than 275,000 km (170,762 miles) since launch Ongoing safety initiatives so far have seen 150 individuals participate more >> |
SUBARU Names New All-Electric SUV “SOLTERRA”
12.05.2021
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| — The first global electric vehicle for the brand aiming at coexistence with nature — Battery electric SUV that SUBARU is jointly-developing with Toyota Motor Corporation Built on e-SUBARU more >> |
Rapid charging: the battery system is at the heart of the Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4 and ID.4 GTX
10.05.2021
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| The new ID.4 GTX ID.4 GTX - combined power consumption in kWh/100 km (NEDC): 16.3, CO2 emissions in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+. The core components of the latest e-vehicle generation are manufactured at Volkswagen Group Compone more >> |
Ford Announces European Customer Trials Programme for the New All-Electric E-Transit Van
05.05.2021
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| All-electric Ford E-Transit van and converted chassis cab models to begin trials with last-mile and supermarket delivery operators as well as utilities providers Real-world testing of prototypes assembled at Ford’s global commercial vehicle centre of excellence will help Ford further improve customers’ experience of E-Tr more >> |
Kia adds IONITY bolt-on to Kia charge for discounted ultra-fast charging
05.05.2021
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| New Kia Charge IONITY bolt-on costs £11.25 per month – and pays for itself in a single charge Reduces IONITY charging cost by 64 per cent to 25p per kWh in the UK Similar discount across IONITY’s European charging network, boosting prospects for long-distance, pan-continent more >> |
SEAT MÓ takes an international leap and speeds-up the launch in the European markets
04.05.2021
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| SEAT’s first 100% electric scooter arrives in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Sweden and Greece The SEAT MÓ dealer network in Spain enlarged to 70 dealers SEAT MÓ speeding-up the expansion plan to improve life quality in the cities thanks to the 100% electric vehicles, withou more >> |
Genesis delivers Korean luxury to Europe
04.05.2021
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| Genesis confirms it is bringing a range of Korean premium luxury cars to Europe in summer 2021 Genesis G80 sedan and Genesis GV80 SUV will be offered at launch followed soon after by G70 and GV70 models
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Toyota Proace CITY Electric Delivers Practicality with Zero Emissions
04.05.2021
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| Extends Toyota’s range of zero-emission battery electric LCV and people carrier Highly competitive new models ideal for access to urban low and zero-emission zones Van payloads up to 800 kg and across-the-board 750 kg towing capacity Powered by 136 DIN hp/100 kW elect more >> |
BMW Electric offensive in full swing
03.05.2021
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| Thanks to intelligent vehicle architectures and a highly flexible production network, the BMW Group will have around a dozen all-electric models on the road as early as 2023.In addition to the BMW i3*, MINI Cooper SE* and BMW iX3*, which a more >> |
Porsche is electrifying its managers
30.04.2021
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| Strategic changeover of company cars to partially and fully electric vehiclesThe management of Porsche is setting a good example: with immediate effect, managers who are entitled to a company car are consciously switching to the all-electric Taycan and plug-i more >> |
The second life of a Mercedes-Benz eCitaro battery
29.04.2021
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| From a drive battery in an urban bus to an energy storage unit for trams: the second life of a Mercedes-Benz eCitaro battery
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Toyota further expands electric line-up choice with new PROACE and PROACE Verso Electric
23.04.2021
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| European introduction of Toyota’s first battery electric panel van and people carrier models 50 and 75 kWh lithium-ion battery options, with driving range of up to 330 km*, covered by eight-year/160,000 km warranty Zero emission performance with no sacrifice of the practicality and rel more >> |
Global EV battery production needs significant boost to meet demand
23.04.2021
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| ABB-sponsored report predicts plans for 80 new EV battery gigafactories insufficient and highlights role of automation in meeting demand as EVs predicted to overtake ICE-powered vehicles by 2036
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XPeng starts pre-orders for its third production smart EV P5
22.04.2021
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| The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng kicked-off at Auto Shanghai 2021 the XPeng P5, the world’s first production smart EV equipped with automotive-grade LiDAR technology.The P5 builds on the previous models not only in its autonomous driving fu more >> |
