VW and Xpeng have concluded a framework agreement on their cooperation in the development of electric cars. A step that had become apparent after the basic agreement last summer. There are also initial details on the planned electric cars for the Chine…
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Tesla to co-develop Roadster with Space X
Tesla plans to unveil the production version of the new Roadster, which was first shown at the end of 2017, at the end of 2024. However, the model will no longer have much in common with the electric sports car that the electric car manufacturer unveil…
Vitesco prepares ‘high-voltage box’ for series production
The supplier Vitesco Technologies has presented a so-called “high-voltage box”, in which several individual components for charging, converting and distributing electricity in electric cars are combined in a single unit. Two car manufacturers have alre…
Honda unveils hydrogen-powered CR-V
Honda has unveiled the fuel cell version of its CR-V compact SUV, which was announced at the end of 2022. A special feature: the on-board battery can be charged externally. Sales of the Honda CR-V e:FCEV are set to begin this year in Japan and California.
Aston Martin delays production of its first electric vehicle model
Aston Martin is postponing the market launch of its first electric car by one year, citing low customer demand. Instead of 2025 as previously planned, the first BEV from Aston Martin will not be launched until 2026.
Hyundai moves up the opening of its EV factory in Georgia to Q4 2024
The Hyundai Motor Group will start production at its new electric car plant in the US state of Georgia earlier than planned. Production is to start in the fourth quarter of 2024 instead of the first half of 2025.
Apple shuts down electric car project after ten years
Apple has apparently cancelled its electric car project after ten years of development. According to an agency report, the company announced this internally on Tuesday. Many members of the car team are to be transferred to the artificial intelligence d…
Toyota opts for massive hydrogen car rebates in the US
The weak sales of hydrogen cars in the USA are apparently prompting Toyota to offer massive discounts. According to a media report, the Japanese manufacturer is now offering up to 40,000 US dollars off the list price for its H2 model Mirai.
Vauxhall introduces the Corsa Electric #YES entry-level variant in the UK
Vauxhall is offering a special model of its Corsa Electric in the UK for a limited time at a significantly reduced price. The Corsa Electric #YES in GS design with a special paint finish and a contrasting black roof starts at £26,895.
Polestar starts production of the Polestar 3 in Chengdu
Production of the Polestar 3 has started in Chengdu, China. The electric SUV will be the first Polestar to be manufactured on two continents: Another production line is scheduled to start up in mid-2024 at the Volvo plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina,…