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VW ID.3 to cost 29,990 euros with a 48 kWh battery

April 24, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The basic version of the VW ID.3 is expected to run on a 48 kWh battery and will probably cost 29,990 euros, but is not yet ready for launch. A launch edition of Volkswagen’s first MEB electric car can be pre-ordered from 8 May onwards. The German automotive magazine Auto Motor & Sport has published […]

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Tesla Models S and X now fitted with all-new drivetrain design

April 24, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Now it’s official: Tesla has revised its premium vehicles Model S and Model X and is now offering both cars with a more efficient powertrain, which among other things, gets around ten per cent more range from the same 100 kWh battery. The new drive combines a permanent magnet motor at the front with an […]

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“We have prototypes of the 718 running in electric now.”

April 23, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume details further electric Porsche cars to follow the Taycan and says the company has “prototypes of the 718 running in electric now”. The new models will utilise the PPE platform Porsche is sharing with Audi, and hybrid models are under consideration as well. According to the report by Autocar, Porsche is […]

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Rivian airs model plans / GM is off the table

April 23, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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The electric car startup Rivian plans to expand its fleet to six pickups and SUVs of different sizes by 2025 and also to produce electric vehicles for other companies. Meanwhile, the negotiations regarding the participation of General Motors have apparently failed. Company founder R.J. Scaringe has now announced the model plans at the New York […]

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Tesla’s new auto autopilot chip and car-sharing software

April 23, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla presented new technology for autonomous driving at its “Autonomy Day”, which will be installed in all new vehicles with immediate effect. Tesla plans to launch its “Robotaxi” service as early as next year, provided that the authorities allow it. The new autopilot computer developed internally by Tesla has already found its way into Californian […]

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Audi revises production numbers of the e-Tron downwards

April 23, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Audi has apparently reduced the e-Tron production target for this year at its Brussels plant by more than 10,000 units to 45,242 units. In addition, production of Audi’s second electric model, the e-Tron Sportback, is to be postponed until 2020. The Brussels Times reported on both production adjustments citing internal sources. So far there has […]

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Daimler to be carbon-neutral from 2040?

April 22, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Future CEO Ola Källenius wants to make Daimler a CO2-free company by the year 2040, according to a report by Manager Magazin. This move would affect not only the vehicles but also the production network, including suppliers. The German magazine quotes circles close to the company commenting on the new corporate strategy that runs under […]

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Continental widening e-mobility portfolio in China

April 22, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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At Auto Shanghai, supplier Continental is showing an extensive portfolio of solutions for electric mobility in China. Conti plans to significantly expand its production capacities in the Chinese cities of Tianjin and Changzhou in the coming years accordingly. On display in Shanghai is an array of established and production-ready drive systems as well as new […]

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Continental widening e-mobility portfolio in China

April 22, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Mercedes confirms new electric SUV model EQB

April 18, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Daimler executives have confirmed new models at the auto shows in New York and Shanghai. Mercedes-Benz will launch the new compact SUV GLB in 2021 and turn it into a fully electric car called EQB at the same time. The carmaker also presented a special edition of its EQC EV. Both Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche […]

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