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Is Audi considering fully electric version of the i8?

May 21, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

For the next generation of its i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, BMW is apparently in favour of a fully electric drive with core elements from the BMW iNext’s electric all-wheel drive. The battery cells could be supplied by the Chinese manufacturer CATL. Citing “sources at the firm”, British magazine Autocar revealed the German company’s contemplations […]

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Audi’s new PHEV called Q5 55 TFSI e quattro

May 21, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

With the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro, Audi presents the first representative of its new plug-in hybrid family. The model offers 270 kW system power and a “more than 40 km” purely electric range according to WLTP. The partly electric SUV can be ordered immediately. In Germany, Audi’s e quattro is already being offered at […]

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Daymak launches solar buggy

May 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Canadian manufacturer Daymak has launched its new Boomerbuggy X, a solar powered, fully enclosed mobility scooter. Four different versions are available, costing from $5,999 to $8,999 depending on range and features. The features in the mobility scooters are not the most expansive, but offer all the necessary amenities for limited-mobility persons who would use them, […]

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BYD aims for Australia with Evant’s help

May 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

BYD is preparing to enter the Australian market. A letter of intent has now been signed with the Adelaide-based Evant Group to develop and produce electric cars for the Australian market starting next year. Initially three models are planned: a seven-seater SUV, a compact SUV and a sedan, whereby BYD will pre-assemble the vehicles in […]

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MG Motor reveals first details for debut BEV

May 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

After a prototype of the MG ZS EV was recently filmed at the Kreuz Hilden charging park, the British SAIC brand MG Motor has now opened the order books for its first electric model and announced the first official details. It was confirmed that the MG ZS EV will be equipped with a water-cooled 44.5 […]

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BMW to boost PHEV ranges in summer

May 20, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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BMW is upgrading its PHEV models for the summer with new battery cell technology for greater electric ranges. All plug-in hybrid models from the Bavarian carmaker will also be equipped with acoustic pedestrian protection. At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, BMW had already made their ambitions in the PHEV sector clear, and put the spotlight […]

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Tesla looks for further cost-cutting measures

May 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

CEO Elon Musk has sent an e-mail to his employees about Tesla’s financial situation and announced a new cost-saving initiative. Simultaneously, Tesla is losing another high-ranking manager as head of communications Dave Arnold leaves the company. Tesla’s recently published annual report for the first quarter documents the decline in cash and cash equivalents as well […]

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VW to manufacture small electric car in Eastern Europe

May 17, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Volkswagen’s plans for future plants are changing rapidly: from 2023, the purely electric small car for less than 20,000 euros is to be built in Eastern Europe instead of in Emden in Germany as originally planned. The Zwickau plant in Germany will probably hand over the production of the I.D. Crozz to Emden. According to […]

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Renault presents EZ-POD personal BEV

May 16, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Based on the Twizy, Renault presented a new micromobile for transporting people and goods over short distances called the EZ-POD. The concept vehicle is battery-powered and fully automated. The pods can also be joined together to form convoys for transporting larger groups. The EZ-POD offers space for two people sitting diagonally opposite each other, with […]

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Honda e ready for order in Europe

May 16, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Honda’s first fully electric series model for the European market – the Honda e – can be reserved here in Europe with immediate effect. The reservation fee, which guarantees interested parties a place on the waiting list to order the electricity, is 800 pounds in the UK. Customers who have reserved the Honda e will […]

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