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Opel Corsa fully electric version ready to roll

May 10, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The new generation of the Opel Corsa will celebrate its world premiere on 4 June and can be ordered as a fully electric version from then on. In an interview, Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller promised an “attractive price” for the E-Corsa but did not specify any details. The German company based in Rüsselsheim, which now […]

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e.Go Mobile starts deliveries of limited edition electric car

May 9, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Electric car start-up e.GO Mobile has started deliveries of its first model e.GO Life as announced. The company handed over the so-called e.Go First Edition units to honoraries in the EV hotbed Aachen, where StreetScooter is from as well. Still, deliveries of the freely configurated models will stretch out until autumn at least. The small […]

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Europe: Upgraded Kona Electric available late 2019

May 9, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Hyundai has published the specifications for the new all-electric Kona model vintage to be delivered in Europe by the end of this year. The upgraded electric compact SUV features new charging capabilities. The most important innovation in the new Kona Electric is a three-phase onboard charger with up to 11 kW (AC). The three-phase charger […]

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UK: Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid now on sale

May 9, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The facelifted Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid are now available for purchase in the UK. Prices start from £24,590 for the Niro Hybrid and from £31,945 for the Niro Plug-In Hybrid. The unveiling at the Geneva International Motor Show in March revealed that the upgraded compact SUV has greater connectivity and a tweaked design […]

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Extreme E: Venturi confirms first racing team

May 8, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Venturi Automobiles has now been officially confirmed as the first team for the planned off-road racing series with electric SUVs called Extreme E. Venturi has also been active in Formula E since the 2014/15 debut season and will now compete in the new racing series from 2021. As reported, the electric SUVs used will be […]

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Sono Motors reaches 10,000 Sion reservations

May 8, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

More than a year before the production launch of their Sion solar electric car, Sono Motors has already received 10,000 pre-paid reservations throughout Europe. This means that the number of potential buyers has doubled since June last year. Around 87 percent of these reservations are made in the DACH region, with a total of more […]

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VW accepting pre-orders for the ID.3

May 8, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Today VW launched the pre-booking option in Europe for the first model of its new all-electric ID.3 family, the ID.3. The name was also officially confirmed for the first time on this occasion. Interested parties can now register for an early ID.3 production slot. The pre-order process requires online registration and a deposit of 1,000 […]

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Polestar opens new R&D facility in UK

May 8, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Polestar has established a new R&D centre for future electric vehicles in Coventry, England. At the new British location, the Volvo electric brand will initially employ around 60 engineers to support the development of vehicles beyond the Polestar 3. The team was already involved in the pre-development work for Polestar and will now be fully […]

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Honda’s debut BEV is to be called the Honda e

May 8, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Honda’s first fully electric production model for the European market will be called “Honda e”. This was now officially confirmed by the manufacturer. At the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Japanese company presented a series-near version of the electric car as “e Prototype” (previously Urban EV). According to the manufacturer, it has so far […]

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Tesla Model 3 hitch now available in Europe

May 8, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Tesla is now offering a trailer coupling for the Model 3 in Europe. It is available for the Model 3 with “Standard-Range Plus” and “Maximum Range” with rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. In Germany the option costs 1,060 euros. With the trailer coupling made of steel with a removable ball head, the battery electric vehicle from […]

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