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GKN Automotive and Delta join forces on e-drives

January 20, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics are launching a strategic cooperation for the development and marketing of electric drives for the 80 to 155 kW power class. The drives from the joint development are to be launched on the market in three years. At the heart of the cooperation are the 3-in-1 drives that combine electric […]

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Subaru releases company CO2 emissions targets

January 20, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Subaru has defined its future technological focus with regard to emissions reduction. The Japanese company has confirmed its commitment to All-Wheel-Drive vehicles and Boxer type engines, while promising that, for example, by 2035 at the latest, all vehicles of the brand are to be equipped with either purely electric or hybrid drives. Subaru has summarized […]

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Tesla signs land purchase contract for Gigafactory 4

January 20, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

In Germany, the site for the planned Tesla factory in Brandenburg district of Grünheide has been moved forward with a decisive step: Tesla has now signed the purchase contract with the state of Brandenburg for the 300 hectares of land for Tesla’s Gigafactory 4. The purchase contract was already approved by the Brandenburg state government […]

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Formula E: BMW’s Max Günther is youngest winner ever

January 19, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Maximilian Günther (BMW i Andretti Motorsport) locked up his maiden win at the Santiago E-Prix, passing Antonio Felix Da Costa (Techeetah) on the last lap and becoming the youngest winner (22) in the history of the Formula E. Poleman Mitch Evans (Panasonic Jaguar Racing) was third to make it to the podium in the third […]

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Sono Motors hits €50M-target through crowdfunding

January 19, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Sono Motors has exceeded its crowdfunding target of 50 million euros and has extended the campaign until 20 January. The Munich-based company announced this on Saturday evening on Twitter – two days before the deadline. A key factor in the campaign’s success was the participation of existing investors, who gave Sono Motors a financing commitment […]

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Ford gears up for hybrid vehicle production in Spain

January 17, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Ford is investing 42 million euros in its production plant in Valencia, Spain. Over half of the money will finance the two battery assembly lines for power packs designated for the Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, Kuga Hybrid, S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid models in future. Ford will produce these electrified models in Valencia together with models […]

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China: Tesla looking for designer to create new electric car

January 17, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Recently Elon Musk announced that Tesla wants to create a design and development centre in China to create a select model there for worldwide distribution. A sketch Tesla published as part of a job posting for the said centre now shows what this model could look like. The Tesla boss had announced plans for such […]

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BMW to convert Munich plant for i4 production this summer

January 17, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

BMW will be closing its main plant in Munich for six weeks this summer to convert it to producing the all-electric BMW i4. The EV is scheduled to go into series production next year, still with battery cells bought in. However, this could change in future. The closure will take place during the school holidays […]

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Fiat Chrysler & Foxconn plan electric vehicle joint venture

January 17, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Fiat Chrysler wants to set up a joint venture with Foxconn, known primarily as an iPhone contract manufacturer, for the production of electric cars for the Chinese market. Both groups confirmed the plan while details are still being negotiated. According to Reuters, Fiat Chrysler confirmed on Friday it was in talks with Hon Hai alias […]

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Eindhoven introduces the recycled car Luca

January 16, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The Ecomotive team of the TU Eindhoven has presented another interesting concept car. Luca is an electric car that is consistently designed for sustainability. With lightweight construction and recycled materials, Luca is designed to conserve resources. The students rely on a composite material made of flax and recycled PET plastic as well as recycled aluminum. […]

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