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Microlino opens order books

June 4, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The online configurator for the Microlino is now activated. The Swiss electric cabin scooter can now be reserved at prices starting at 12,000 euros. As reported, however, the delivery start was recently postponed. Interested parties can now configure their Microlino starting at a basic price of 12,000 euros. In Switzerland, the price list starts at […]

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NEVS takes over Protean Electric

June 3, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The Saab successor company NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden) is taking over the wheel hub motor specialist Protean Electric. NEVS intends to use the ProteanDrive electric drive technology in future electric cars. Protean Electric will continue to operate as an independent company under the umbrella of the Evergrande Group, which became the main owner of […]

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Hyundai to release full hybrid Kona

June 3, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Hyundai is expanding the model range of the Kona by another electrified variant: Starting in August, the compact SUV, which was previously offered as a combustion engine and as a fully electric car, will also be available as a full hybrid in Europe. With the Kona Electric, Hyundai already has a popular electric car on […]

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Tesla extends free charging offer for Model S & X

June 3, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

In April the Tesla Model S and Model X received some improvements. Pre-produced vehicles without these improvements will be sold until the end of June with an added treat: free supercharging. There is also news regarding the pickup and roadster. Tesla had already abolished free supercharging in 2017. But in the context of limited customer […]

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Ferrari unveils first hybrid

May 31, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Ferrari has officially introduced their first plug-in hybrid, named the SF90 Stradale, which features a 4.0 litre V8 engine coupled with three electric motors. This makes for an impressive 735 kW total performance capacity. Two of the electric motors are mounted on the front axle, while the third is sandwiched between the motor and the […]

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China: Tesla’s Model 3 factory ready for orders

May 31, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla has opened the order books in China for the Model 3, which the EV manufacturer will produce in its Shanghai plant, which is still under construction. The first deliveries of the Model 3 from local production are scheduled to start in six to ten months. This is the Standard Range Plus version, which will […]

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BMW: X1 also to come out as a plug-in hybrid in 2020

May 30, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

BMW has revised its compact SUV X1. For the first time, the Munich-based company also wants to offer a plug-in hybrid in the series. The conventionally powered versions of the refreshed X1 will be available from dealers as early as summer 2019, while the part-time EV will not be on sale until 2020. While the […]

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Will Renault and FCA merge?

May 28, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Renault and Fiat Chrysler negotiate a merger to form one of the world’s largest car manufacturers. In the midst of talks, the French government, which has a 15% stake in Renault, has already some conditions though. In addition to a job guarantee, France demands that the new group be a leader in the development of […]

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Kia releases revised Niro models

May 28, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Kia has now started selling the revised versions of the Niro Hybrid and the Niro Plug-in Hybrid that they presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2020 models of the two hybrid models can be ordered immediately in Germany at prices starting at 26,990 Euro (Niro Hybrid) or 33,990 Euro (Niro Plug-in Hybrid) and will […]

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Turkey: prototype for national electric car project announced

May 28, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Turkish Industry Minister Mustafa Varank announced that the first electric car produced in Turkey will have a range of 500 km and will be launched in the second half of 2022. A prototype will apparently be presented at the end of this year. “We will develop an electric vehicle that can easily compete with rivals,” […]

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