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Mercedes introduces A and B class plug-in hybrids

August 19, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Mercedes-Benz is now also bringing its third-generation plug-in hybrid drives into the A and B Classes. The A 250 e and A 250 e Saloon can now be ordered, and sales of the B 250 e will start in a few weeks. The new PHEV models will be launched this year. At 15.6 kWh, the […]

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Fiat-Chrysler planning a fully-electric Panda

August 19, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

After the Fiat 500 is released in a fully- electric from next year, Fiat Panda CEO has said that from 2023 fully-electric Fiat Panda will also hit the market. The two e-models are part of a wider plan to focus on renewing the two European bestsellers. According to information from UK publication Autocar, a meeting […]

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Electric car rental NextMove cancels Tesla order

August 17, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Nextmove is adding far fewer Tesla Model 3 to its fleet than planned. The company had ordered 100 Tesla Model 3 at the end of last year, but after problems with the delivery of the first models, the carmaker cancelled a further order. This concerns 85 vehicles worth around five million euros. According to Nextmove, […]

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Stefan Krause steps down as CEO of Canoo

August 17, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

After Karl-Thomas Neumann, Stefan Krause is also retiring from the board of Californian EV startup Canoo (formerly Evelozcity). Citing private “family matters” Krause will no longer be CEO but will continue taking care of financing in a limited capacity. German publication Manager Magazin quotes Neumann as saying that he needs time to settle urgent family […]

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Upgraded Karma Revero GT PHEV open for order

August 17, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

After Karma Automotive unveiled the plug-in hybrid 2020 Revero GT earlier this year, the company has now announced U.S. pricing will begin at $135,000. Costing $5,000 more than its predecessor, the 2020 Revero GT features a number of updates inside and out. The Karma Revero GT was initially unveiled just a few months ago, and […]

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Hyundai launches two battery-electric models in China

August 17, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Hyundai is launching its second and third electric model on the Chinese market this year. The electric version of the Hyundai Encino (known outside China as the Kona) will be launched in October, before a battery-powered version of the Lafesta sedan, available exclusively in China, will follow in December. With this, Hyundai will be complying […]

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Ford talks partnership details with Rivian

August 15, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

After its 500 million dollar investment in the electric car startup Rivian, Ford will not only use its platform for a future electric vehicle but will also probably have it assembled by Rivian. In an interview with MotorTrend, Ford’s CEO, Jim Hackett, indicated that Rivian’s factory in Illinois would suit Ford’s assembly requirements. Ford is […]

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Chevrolet to reveal new electric model for China

August 15, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Chevrolet will present the Menlo EV, a fully electric crossover model for the Chinese market, at the Chengdu Auto Show in September. While first pictures have already been leaked, as yet only a few technical details are known. The Menlo EV is based on the Buick Velite 6 available in China as BEV and PHEV. […]

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Enduring power with speed: Porsche Taycan (video)

August 11, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

It seems that the Porsche Taycan can keep up full power even when accelerating several times in direct succession. In the video below, viewers can see what the first electric car made in the German town of Zuffenhausen can really do. For the Youtube channel Fully Charged, electric car-enthusiast Jonny Smith experienced the Taycan’s power […]

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UK prices for new Hyundai Ioniq range and Kona hybrids

August 11, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Hyundai Motor UK has announced the pricing and specification changes for the new Ioniq range as well as the new Kona hybrids, which will be on sale from the 30th September. In the Hyundai’s new Ioniq range, the new Ioniq Electric BEV has considerable technical improvements that include a larger battery, up from 28kWh to […]

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