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First in 2023: VW’s small electric car under 20,000 euros

September 30, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The Volkswagen MEB compact car in Polo size planned for less than 20,000 euros will probably not go into series production before 2023 – according to a British media outlet quoting Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess. At the IAA, the CEO of the world’s largest carmaker told the magazine Autocar that the small electric car makes […]

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Tesla takes aim for 100,000 Q3 deliveries

September 27, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla could deliver more than 100,000 electric cars for the first time this quarter. This was indicated by Elon Musk in an e-mail to employees. It has also been announced that production of the Model 3 will start at the Tesla plant in Shanghai on October 14. It looks as if Tesla will break the […]

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Evergrande picks up new expertise through cooperation

September 27, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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The Chinese real estate group Evergrande is bringing specialized expertise on board for its ambitious electric car plans. The company has now officially signed cooperation agreements with FEV Group, EDAG, IVA Group, AVL and Magna. Evergrande also announces that it will develop 15 models together with its partners and sell five million of its electric […]

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Fox plans to produce 12,000 Mia 2.0 per year

September 26, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The plans of the Swiss manufacturer Fox Automotive to produce a new version of the Mia electric car are becoming more concrete. Fox Automotive has set up a subsidiary in Hungary for this purpose, which will be headed by Ekkehard Philipp as CEO. Philipp was Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary […]

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BMW wants more fully electric models

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The BMW Board of Management has allegedly given the go-ahead for electric versions of the 5 Series and the X1 compact SUV. An all-electric 5 Series is also part of BMW’s product plan in China. A fully electric 3-series will also be added. Accordingly, BMW and its China partner Brilliance are planning BEV versions of […]

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Canoo presents subscription-only EV

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The electric car startup Canoo (formerly Evelozcity) from Los Angeles has presented its first vehicle model of the same name. The spacious electric vehicle offers space for seven people and is to be offered exclusively by subscription from 2021 – initially in Los Angeles. Canoo states an EPA range of about 250 miles (about 400 […]

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With significant losses Nio has its back against the wall

September 24, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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The Chinese electric car startup Nio is apparently fighting for survival. In its newly published business figures, the company reports a loss of 478.6 million dollars for the 2nd quarter of 2019 alone – significantly more than analysts were expecting. According to Bloomberg, Nio’s losses since its launch in 2014 now add up to nearly […]

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Aiways U5 first China EV to gain EU type approval

September 21, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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TÜV Rheinland has given Aiways the EU-wide type approval of the Aiways U5 electric vehicle. Aiways reportedly wants to offer the electric car in Europe from 2020. TÜV Rheinland tested the model under the requirements of the valid European Framework Directive for Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA). Samuel Fu of Aiways welcomed the TÜV approval […]

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Kia mulls over electric Picanto

September 19, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Kia is considering a purely electric version for their city car Picanto. “There’s nothing confirmed yet, but we are really looking at it,” says Emilio Herrera, COO of Kia Motor Europe. To build an electric Picanto, Kia would have to cut costs to 16,000 to 17,000 euros, according to Herrera. Currently, such a vehicle would […]

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Tesla to launch plaid powertrain Model S in 2020

September 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is planning the production launch of their Model S with a triple-motor Plaid powertrain in October or November of 2020. Measures are also being taken to boost profits for the running quarter. The announcement came following a prototype of the vehicle reportedly beating the Taycan on the Nurburgring. While no technical data is available […]

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