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Volkswagen plans a third electric car kit

October 16, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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In addition to MEB and PPE, Volkswagen is planning a third electric car kit that can also be equipped with a fuel cell. According to VW chief strategist Michael Jost, the new kit is to be used for all brand groups of the group. “The VW Group is developing a modular e-mobility platform for our […]

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Tesla may be releasing the Model Y sooner than expected

October 16, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla allegedly wants to accelerate the launch of its Model Y. When the model was presented, Tesla had announced that it would be launched in autumn 2020, but according to a media report it could be half a year earlier. While Tesla’s corporate website still reports a planned production start from “early 2021”, “CleanTechnica” reports, […]

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Direct eDrive: Universal drive for small series

October 15, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Jens Broedersdorff and Uwe Koenzen were looking for a powerful but compact electric motor for a sports car project. Because the drives available were too expensive, they developed an electric machine, which they found curiously applicable. It all started with a sports car. Some investors want to finance an independent sports car project – with […]

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CAM study finds US market stagnating, China losing momentum

October 15, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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In the two most important markets for electromobility, new car sales have been slowing, as the CAM has stated in its latest industry study “Electromobility Report 2019”. Germany continued a steady positive development. For the study, the team from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) headed by Stefan Bratzel compiled the new registration figures for […]

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Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom available as PHEV

September 27, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Ford has opened the order books in Europe for the plug-in hybrid variants of its Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models. While transit is intended to score as a delivery van, the Tourneo, according to Ford, can be used as a business shuttle or family car. Deliveries are scheduled to start this year. The Transit […]

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Tesla takes aim for 100,000 Q3 deliveries

September 27, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla could deliver more than 100,000 electric cars for the first time this quarter. This was indicated by Elon Musk in an e-mail to employees. It has also been announced that production of the Model 3 will start at the Tesla plant in Shanghai on October 14. It looks as if Tesla will break the […]

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Evergrande picks up new expertise through cooperation

September 27, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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The Chinese real estate group Evergrande is bringing specialized expertise on board for its ambitious electric car plans. The company has now officially signed cooperation agreements with FEV Group, EDAG, IVA Group, AVL and Magna. Evergrande also announces that it will develop 15 models together with its partners and sell five million of its electric […]

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BMW expanding their hybrid range with new X1

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Only recently BMW had redesigned the X1. With the plug-in hybrid X1 xDrive25e, another model variant of the compact SUV is now coming onto the market. Until now, the X1 was only available as a hybrid electric car on the Chinese market. A petrol engine with 100 kW and an electric motor with 70 kW […]

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BMW wants more fully electric models

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The BMW Board of Management has allegedly given the go-ahead for electric versions of the 5 Series and the X1 compact SUV. An all-electric 5 Series is also part of BMW’s product plan in China. A fully electric 3-series will also be added. Accordingly, BMW and its China partner Brilliance are planning BEV versions of […]

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Canoo presents subscription-only EV

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The electric car startup Canoo (formerly Evelozcity) from Los Angeles has presented its first vehicle model of the same name. The spacious electric vehicle offers space for seven people and is to be offered exclusively by subscription from 2021 – initially in Los Angeles. Canoo states an EPA range of about 250 miles (about 400 […]

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