Nidec & GAC found electric drive joint venture

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The Japanese electric motor specialist Nidec and the Chinese vehicle manufacturer GAC have agreed to set up a joint venture for traction motors. The motors will initially be installed in GAC’s electric cars, but will later also be used by other manufacturers. The joint venture Guangzhou Nidec Auto Drive System, headquartered in Guanzhou, is to […]

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Details regarding BMW’s electrification plans

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That BMW boss Harald Krüger stumbled with his passive electrical strategy, is considered likely in the industry. What will happen under his successor Oliver Zipse, however, remains unclear. A media report now shared first details about future electric models. Journalist Georg Kacher is generally regarded as very well informed when it comes to new car […]

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Audi introduces lower performance e-tron

Audi has announced a new drive version for its e-tron electric SUV with reduced performance data. The e-tron 50 quattro still has two electric motors, but features a smaller battery. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro with 230 kW output and 71 kWh battery will be available for the European market in the fourth quarter of […]

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