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Long distance solar EV Lightyear One has 725 km range

June 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The Dutch startup Lightyear, emerged from the solar team from the TU Eindhoven, has now officially presented its long-distance solar car Lightyear One. Production of the 149,000 Euro Lightyear One is scheduled to start in 2021. The vehicle will be characterized by its efficiency, which, according to Lightyear, allows a WLTP range of 725 kilometers […]

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Hyundai is developing an EV platform

June 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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With the Kona and the Ioniq, Hyundai already has successful electric cars on offer – but both stand on common platforms with combustion vehicles and hybrids. Now a pure electric platform is about to be completed, with the first prototypes to be ready this year. Hyundai started developing their first model under the project name […]

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Nissan Leaf E+ UK prices announced

June 24, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The UK prices for the Nissan Leaf e+ with the 62 kWh battery are fixed: the starting price is 35,895 pounds (€40,379), including the state subsidy of 3,500 pounds. While about 8,000 pre-orders for the vehicle have already been noted since the introduction in January, the price for the UK was only now announced. For […]

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BMW is accelerating electrification plans

June 24, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

BMW plans to offer 25 electrified models by 2023 – two years earlier than previously announced. Group CEO Harald Krüger also announced an ambitious growth target for electrified models. According to local media reports, Krüger updated BMW’s electrical targets, initially announced at the IAA 2017. Now they will be offering 25 electrified models by 2025. […]

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Volkswagen produces more PHEV parts in China

June 21, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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In China, Volkswagen is now manufacturing components for the Group’s plug-in hybrids produced in a newly built hall at its transmission plant in Tianjin. In future, the plant will also produce components for the battery-electric Modular Electric Driveline (MEB) system. The parts that are now being produced in Tianjin for the German company’s PHEV platform (MQB) […]

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Thailand’s Energy Absolute unveils Mine Mobility EV

June 20, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Thailand’s second-biggest provider electricity Energy Absolute has formed an EV subsidiary, Mine Mobility, and unveiled its first passenger electric car at this year’s Bangkok Motor show. Now the company has already received more than 4,500 orders. Priced at around 38,000 USD, its cheaper than a comparable Kia Soul or Nissan Leaf electric car. According to […]

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Peugeot introduces the e-2008 compact electric SUV

June 19, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

French car manufacturer PSA is pushing ahead with electrification: Peugeot is now presenting the new 2008 and its all-electric variant, the e-2008. The market launch is planned for the end of the year. Just like Peugeot’s e-208 compact car, for which the order books were opened a few days ago, the electric version of the […]

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New Nissan Leafs available in Europe

June 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The latest versions of the Nissan Leaf are now available for purchase in Europe. This includes the longer range Leaf e+, as well as the conventionally updated Leaf. First deliveries have already begun. The Leaf e+ has already marked over 8,000 orders since it’s January reveal. With a 62 kWh battery, provided by AESC, and […]

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Tesla discontinues rear-wheel drive Model 3

June 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla has discontinued production of the Model 3 with rear-wheel drive. This is the single-engine version with a “long-range” battery configuration, the longest range version to date. The Tesla Model 3 can now only be ordered with a four-wheel drive. This quarter, for which Elon Musk announced new records, is nearing its end. Tesla therefore […]

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Tesla to deliver 1,000 Model 3 per day

June 17, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla has apparently expanded the delivery of the Model 3 in order to achieve their targeted record quarter. Expiring subsidies in the USA also likely play a role, however. In addition, Model 3 will soon also be delivered in the UK. According to media reports, Tesla is currently delivering around 1,000 Model 3s per day […]

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