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China’s NEV sales are stabilizing again

August 7, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

In China, the decline in sales figures for new energy vehicles appears to be levelling off. At least that is what the sales figures of some manufacturers for July indicate. The market launch of the Xpeng P7 also apparently went well. BYD, for example, reached 15,100 NEVs sold in July 2020, exactly 8.85 per cent […]

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Germany marks almost 17,000 new BEVs in July

August 7, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), exactly 16,798 electric cars were newly registered in Germany in July – a new record. This was 8,679 more than in June (8,119). Compared to the same month last year, this segment recorded a plus of 181.7 per cent! While electrified passenger cars all recorded an increase […]

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Cadillac presents Lyriq concept to launch in 2022

August 7, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Cadillac has introduced the concept of its first electric model. The SUV ‘Lyriq’ gives a glimpse into the GM brand’s electric design language. However, information on the technical specifications of the Lyriq, which is expected to be launched at the end of 2022, is still sparse. As reported, the electric Cadillac is based on the […]

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Electric Brands reveals the eBussy modular EV for 2021

August 6, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

A German startup Electric Brands based in Münster has announced the eBussy – an electrically powered modular light vehicle (class L7e) designed with two variable electric chassis and 10 different body options. Series production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2021 with a contract manufacturer in Heinsberg. Electric Brands and the eBussy […]

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Bentley to develop integrated e-axel

August 6, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

VW’s luxury subsidiary Bentley has announced a three-year research project to improve the drive train of electric cars by means of a fully integrated e-axle without rare earth magnets. The e-drive system that should also be recyclable will be the focus of the Octopus project (Optimised Components, Test and simulatiOn, toolkits for Powertrains which integrate […]

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Kia increases UK supply of e-Niro to meet demand

August 6, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

In the UK, Kia has increased the supply of its e-Niro and Soul EV electric crossovers to meet “intense demand” and shorten waiting times. After the Korean brand offered new cheaper e-Niro options at the end of June, Kia said that July was its best month on record according to UK sales. In July Kia […]

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The USA Audi e-tron 2021 comes with a $9,000 price cut

August 6, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

In the USA, Audi e-tron model lines have just received a revised package for the model year 2021, including a lower entry pricing with a new Premium trim level. As a result, the e-tron SUV is offered at $65,900 starting MSRP for the model year 2021, a decrease of close to $9,000 from the starting […]

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FCA to stop B-segment developments due to fusion with PSA

August 6, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The planned merger of the car companies PSA and FCA under the name Stellantis has apparently already led to a decision about sharing vehicle platforms: According to an article in the Spanish media, FCA is abandoning its developments for B-segment vehicles. As the Spanish electric mobility news site Foroselectricos reports, in the future, FCA are […]

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Norway: 4.408 new electric car registrations in July

August 5, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

In Norway, 4,408 new electric cars were registered in July. Electric cars accounted for 45.1 per cent of new passenger car registrations. With 775 units, the Audi e-tron was the most popular model across all drive types. Compared to the same month last year, this was an increase of 26.5 per cent. After new registrations […]

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Tesla Cybertruck reservations lower than expected

August 5, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The number of reservations for Tesla’s Cybertruck is apparently much lower than expected. While fans had assumed over 700,000 reservations based on the analysis of reservation numbers, Elon Musk has now named a significantly lower number. In an interview with Automotive News, Musk said that the number of Cybertruck reservations was “over 200,000”. This comes […]

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