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Smart announces prices for incoming electric models

November 21, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Smart has published the price list for the new edition of its electric models in Germany presented in September. The list prices remain unchanged compared to the predecessor models. It looks likely this will be the case across Europe. The Smart EQ Fortwo will continue to be available at gross list prices from 21,940 euros, […]

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Skoda begins manufacturing the Citigo e iV

November 21, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Škoda has started series production of its first battery-electric model. The first Citigo e iV rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday at the Volkswagen plant in the Slovak capital Bratislava. No wonder Michael Oeljeklaus, Board Member for Production, spoke of a milestone in view of the first Škoda electric car: “it is our brand’s […]

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BMW is buying billions worth of batteries from CATL and Samsung SDI

November 21, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The BMW Group has awarded the two battery cell manufacturers CATL and Samsung SDI with further orders worth several billion euros. The German carmaker intends to cover their battery cell requirements until 2031. The CATL order volume, which originally stood at four billion euros when it was announced in mid-2018, will increase to 7.3 billion […]

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Hyundai’s electric strategy – two prongs to success?

November 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

German and European car manufacturers are currently fully committed to the battery and are still very hesitant regarding the fuel cell. Toyota is doing it the other way around. Hyundai wants to develop both technologies parallel. A closer look at what the Koreans have in mind. “Finally, we have a chance to become technology leaders, […]

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Skoda Citigo iV priced in the UK

November 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Skoda’s first fully electric car, the Citigo-e iV, will be available for purchase in the UK starting at £20,455 before the government Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) discount of £3,500. The order books are set to open on the 10th of December 2019 with deliveries expected early 2020. While based on the internal combustion engine Citigo, […]

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Porsche Taycan deliveries look to be delayed

November 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

It appears that Porsche will also be facing delivery difficulties: Deliveries of the Porsche Taycan to customers will start later than originally planned – at least in Norway. Reservation holders of the Taycan in Norway have been informed by Porsche that despite all efforts to deliver the electric model from January, “due to the enormous […]

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VW introduces the ID. Space Vizzion

November 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

VW presented the seventh concept in the ID. family, the ID. Space Vizzion, on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. uring the presentation, Volkswagen also provided further details on the planned market launch of later series model. The 250 kW electric station wagon based on the Modular Electric Drive System (MEB) offers 82 […]

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Seat Mii electric can be configured in Europe

November 12, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Following the new VW e-Up and the Škoda Citigo e iV, the Seat Mii electric is now the third model in the Volkswagen Group’s family of compact electric cars to be made available for configuration. With a basic list price of 20,650 euros, the Mii electric is the most affordable model of the trio. For […]

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ElringKlinger receives major order from a US manufacturer

November 12, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

ElringKlinger has received a major order from a US American manufacturer for the series supply of lightweight cockpit cross beams. The customer was not named, however the delivery destination leaves little doubt that Tesla is shopping for parts for its Model Y. The order will initially run for five years and has a total volume […]

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Škoda introduces fourth gen Octavia as PHEV

November 12, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Škoda has presented the fourth generation of the Octavia, which for the first time will also be available as a plug-in hybrid. After the Superb iV, the Octavia iV is the brand’s second PHEV model. Information about the prices and the date for the market launch is not yet available. The part-time electric vehicle combines […]

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