DTM presents electric racing concept

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The DTM marketer ITR has presented a concept for a purely electric racing series, which could be launched in the future as part of the supporting programme of the touring car series. The plans go beyond the concepts of other electric racing series such as Formula E or ETCR – also with regard to the […]

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Porsche is setting up electric car insurance for the Taycan

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With the launch of the Taycan, Porsche Financial Services is now offering not only established motor vehicle insurance but also a policy specially tailored to electric cars. The new insurance offer is still simply called the Taycan policy, which is likely to change with the premiere of further electric cars from Porsche. According to the […]

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Chevrolet shows its electric hot rod

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At the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet has just unveiled the “Future of Hot Roding” with the electrically powered E-10 Concept. It is based on a 1962 C-10 pickup equipped with components from the Bolt EV, among others. Basically, two drives from the bolt were installed on the loading area of the pickup. GM […]

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Infiniti reveals details of electrification strategy

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Nissan’s luxury brand Infiniti has published some more details about its electrification strategy under the motto “One platform, two powertrains”. In addition to electric cars, these include “petrol-powered EV models”. What this means is that Infiniti, as previously announced, intends to offer all its models from 2021 onwards either with pure electric drives or with […]

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Where Ford’s electric models are to be made

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Ford renegotiated its union contract last week in the USA and the key points have just been leaked.  The revealed details concern planned investments in individual plants as well as decisions concerning each manufacturing location for planned electric models. In the majority of the US plants, the existing models will continue to be manufactured, with […]

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More details on the Ssang Yong e-SUV

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An electric version of the new Korando is now available in more detail. But the first electric model of the Korean manufacturer SsangYong will take some time to premiere. As Auto Express reports, the SsangYong electric car will come onto the market in the first quarter of 2021 and deliver 140 kW. This would make […]

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Will Fiat Chrysler use Tesla technology?

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It is looking like Fiat Chrysler might buy the use of a Tesla technology for its brands’ electric cars. During a conversation with stock analysts, FCA boss Mike Manley revealed that his company was considering this option. It would not be the first partnership between the two companies. While some electrified models in the smaller […]

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The I.D. 3 should lead Volkswagen’s “system change”

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Volkswagen celebrated the production of the first production copy of the ID.3 with a ceremony attended by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The Zwickau plant is to become the largest electric car plant in Europe. At the same time, VW representatives called for a stronger commitment to the energy revolution. A white ID.3 – the first […]

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Norway marks 3,742 new BEVs sold in October

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Exactly 3,742 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in October. The market share of electric cars among car registrations was 35.7 per cent. The most successful model of all drive types was the Audi e-tron quattro. Compared with September, 2,344 fewer electric cars were put on the road. This is largely attributable to the […]

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