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Hyundai considers adding compact BEVs to lineup

September 14, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Hyundai is considering expanding its electric sub-brand Ioniq with more compact models based mainly on the E-GMP platform, along with a successor to the all-electric Kona, according to marketing chief Thomas Schemera. The decision is not final, but models such as an Ioniq 2, 3 or 4 are considered likely. Hyundai executive Schemera says the […]

VW to expand influence in Chinese joint ventures

September 14, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The VW Group apparently wants to increase its influence on one of the joint ventures in the expansion of e-mobility in China and could thus risk conflicts with other partners. Volkswagen is said to be in talks about the purchase of another factory of the Chinese company JAC, as unspecified sources told Reuters. VW’s two […]

VW launches OTA updates for all ID. models

September 13, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

From now on, all VW ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The first update ‘ID. Software 2.3’ provides improvements in the image recognition of the camera or the operation of the infotainment system, among other things. Until now, the updates were only available in the test phase to customers registered […]

Vitesco is getting ready to manufacture 800-volt e-drives

September 13, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

After introducing an 800 V inverter only six months ago, Vitesco Technologies is now preparing to start production of 800-volt electric motor technology in China, which is scheduled to start in 2023. The motor matches the recently announced new generation EMR4 electric axle drive, which is said to be 25 per cent lighter with the […]

BYD presents electric sedan concept ‘Ocean-X’

September 13, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

With the Ocean-X, BYD presents a new concept car based on its ‘e-platform 3.0’ electric car platform presented in April. BYD has not yet revealed whether and when the Ocean-X will become a production model. BYD’s ‘e-platform 3.0’, which is to be offered to third-party customers in the near future, relies on the manufacturer’s Blade […]

Kia releases new Sportage PHEV SUV

September 10, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Kia has presented a version of its SUV model Sportage specially designed for Europe, which is also offered as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. The PHEV drive is known from other Kia models, but the design concept of the Sportage is new. The PHEV drive is also used, for example, in the larger […]

XEV launches serial production of 3-D printed mini-EV

September 10, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The Italian start-up XEV unveiled the production version of its 3D-printed electric small car Yoyo at the IAA Mobility. Sales are now also starting on the home market in Italy. At a minimum of 13,900 euros before subsidies, prices are significantly higher than originally announced. When the Yoyo was first unveiled in spring 2018, it […]

Volvo extends electric range of their PHEV lineup

September 10, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Volvo has upgraded the plug-in hybrid powertrains of the large SPA platform. In the Recharge models of the 60 and 90 series, not only is the electric range expected to increase to up to 90 kilometres, but the system performance has also been increased somewhat. The core of the revision is a new battery. In […]

Nio launches European debut of the ET7

September 10, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Nio has presented its ET7 electric sedan, unveiled in China earlier this year, in Germany – and Europe – for the first time. Nio also confirms that the ET7 will be the first model to be launched in Germany in 2022. We remember: In May, Nio had announced the market entry in Norway as the […]

Sono Motors launches community car-sharing

September 9, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Sono Motors has announced that it will expand its community car-sharing service beyond its Sion to include all vehicles. Theoretically, this means that all cars can be offered for sharing via Sono’s car-sharing service – within a trusted community. Community car sharing has so far been a feature of the announced Sion electric car, which […]