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Ford adjusts UK prices for Mustang Mach-E SUV

April 5, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Ford has revealed final UK prices for its new Mustang Mach-E and first deliveries will start before the year’s end. The entry-level model with a 76kWh battery is priced from £40,270. The extended-range version is £49,900 and has a 99kWh battery pack. That price places this extended-range Mustang Mach-E just within the £50k threshold necessary […]

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Aiways U5 available starting in April

April 1, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The Chinese electric car start-up Aiways will be taking pre-orders from European customers for its fully-electric SUV U5 from the end of April. Aiways intends to announce the required down payment for the European advance sales markets later this month. The announcement mentions a “small down payment”, so it will probably be in the three […]

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Chevy Bolt update postponed by one year

April 1, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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General Motors is postponing the launch of the revised fully-electric Chevrolet Bolt, which is scheduled to launch as model year 2021, by one year due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The new Chevy Bolt will therefore not be offered until model year 2022. At their ‘EV Day’ for investors in early March, the […]

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BYD forms FinDreams to sell components

March 30, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

BYD will be offering its electric car components to third parties in order to diversify its sources of income in the face of dwindling demand for cars. The components business is to be conducted through the recently founded sub-brand FinDreams. The components being made available include batteries and drivetrains for electric cars said founder Wang […]

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German carmakers behind the curve in electric cars

March 29, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

With the impressive Porsche Taycan, German engineers have shown all their skills. It proves that continued inaction is the highest risk for German domestic brands. At the same time, outdated vehicle designs remain electric top sellers. * * * The Taycan is a Porsche through and through. More filigree than the baroque Panamera and with […]

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Ford & GM show low EV production targets

March 27, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Despite commitments to e-mobility by Ford and General Motors, the two largest US American carmakers intend to produce only about 320,000 electric vehicles in North America in 2026, which is only about five per cent of the combined vehicle production of both manufacturers there. This is according to detailed production plans available to Reuters. For […]

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Volkswagen ID.3 still suffering from software issues

March 26, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Alleged software problems with the VW ID.3 development have been treading the rumour mill recently. Now a spokesperson officially confirmed the problems, while insider information reflects a more dire reality, according to a new report. Volkswagen will probably only release a toned down version of the ID.3 due to continuing problems with software, as local […]

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P3 Charging Index: Which electric car charges best on long-distance trips?

March 25, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Any claimed range or specified maximum charging power must be treated with caution when wanting to know how fast you’ll really progress on longer journeys with one or more charging stops. Now, the engineering consultancy P3 Automotive claims its unique charging index gives electric car drivers a “real-life reference”. *** At first, comparing electric vehicles […]

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Mercedes EQV passes winter tests

March 25, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Mercedes-Benz subjected the EQV to an endurance test under special climatic conditions in Arjeplog, Sweden. The electric V-Class proved its operational capability under extreme conditions at temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius, icy roads and deep snow. According to Mercedes, this means that the battery-electric large-capacity saloon has cleared one of its last […]

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Sweden’s electrification boom continues despite pandemic

March 25, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

In Sweden, electric cars and plug-in hybrids achieved a market share of 24.3 per cent in February. The background to the new car registration boom is primarily a change in the Swedish subsidy system, which came into force at the turn of the year. Around 6.4 per cent of all Swedish new cars in February […]

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