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Two month break in Formula E’s ongoing season

March 13, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Following the cancellation of individual races, Formula E and the FIA have now announced that the 2019/20 season will be completely suspended for at least two months due to the Covid 19 spread. Even after that a resumption is not guaranteed. The current health crisis poses a challenge for the organisation of events in the […]

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Workhorse puts electric pickup development on hold

March 13, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

With the W-15 the US manufacturer Workhorse wanted to launch an electric pickup with a range extender. As the company has now confirmed to electrive, the pickup project was discontinued several months ago. The W-15 was offered at prices starting at 52,500 dollars, and according to the company there were already over 6,000 pre-orders. The […]

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Tesla does not expect delays to Gigafactory 4

March 13, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla does not anticipate any delays in the construction of the Brandenburg factory due to the withdrawal of its American employees from Germany because of the coronavirus. The ground-breaking ceremony is still expected to take place in April. On Thursday, a report in a German newspaper had revealed that Tesla had ordered back to the […]

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Frank Weber joins BMW management board

March 12, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

BMW continues to restructure its Board of Management. As the carmaker announced, Klaus Fröhlich, member of the Board of Management responsible for Development, will not extend his contract and will leave the company at the end of June. Frank Weber will take over in July. BMW does not give any special reasons for Fröhlich’s withdrawal […]

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Sono Motors announces new CFO

March 12, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Sono Motors has appointed Torsten Kiedel to the company’s Management Board with immediate effect. The Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) main task is to ensure the financing of the electric car start-up. In addition, the 41-year-old business administration graduate is expected to “make a key contribution to strategically aligning Sono Motors with its market entry and […]

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First Model Y to be delivered on Friday

March 12, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

On Friday the first Tesla Model Y will be delivered. So far, only deliveries to customers on the US West Coast were announced. So far, March 15 had been mentioned as the earliest possible date for delivery. The new date is based on reports in the US media. Online media portals claim to have heard […]

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Porsche’s batteries are too heavy for the 718

March 11, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The electric versions of the Porsche 718 series – Cayman and Boxster – have still not been given the green light for production, according to Michael Steiner, Executive Vice President for Development. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is therefore continuing to postpone the decision. Steiner told local media that currently “We are running several electrified […]

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Mini Cooper SE US market launch complete

March 11, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The first electric Mini, the 2020 electric Mini Cooper SE has officially arrived at U.S. showrooms over the weekend with a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $29,900 plus an additional $850 Destination & Handling fee. It had was officially announced that the electric car from Britain would launch in the USA last October, when the […]

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Tesla considers another Gigafactory in the USA

March 11, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

According to Elon Musk, Tesla is currently looking for a location for another plant in the USA. The Cybertruck is to be produced there, as well as the Model Y for customers on the US East Coast. Texas is apparently in the race. According to Elon Musk, Tesla has started the search for a suitable […]

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Wolong & ZF officially launch joint venture

March 11, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

ZF Friedrichshafen and the Wolong Electric Group have officially sealed the foundation of their joint venture, which was agreed upon in November. The objective of “Wolong ZF Automotive E-Motors Co Ltd.” is the development and production of electric motors and components. As agreed in the announcement in fall 2019, ZF Friedrichshafen holds 26 per cent […]

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