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Nissan builds half a dozen new Leaf Rismo RC

December 1, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Nissan presented the newest generation of their fully electric race car Leaf Nismo RC, which features more than double the power of it’s predecessor. Two electric motors with all-wheel-drive deliver a total of 240 kW power and 640 Nm torque. With this kind of setup, the vehicle is reportedly capable of doing the 0-100 km/h […]

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Zero expands to four wheels with the e-Qooder

November 30, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Zero Motorcycles is joining the quad game with the introduction of a four-wheeled electric quad named the e-Qooder. For this purpose, the Californian company has launched a cooperation with the Swiss manufacturer Quadro Vehicles. Their four-wheeled tilting scooter Qooder will be fitted with Zero’s electric powertrain. The e-Qooder is planned to hit the market in […]

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VW lowers UK price for e-Up by £3,000

November 29, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Volkswagen has updated their UK pricing for the e-Up with a new basic price of £23,115 before subsidies, which will leave a purchasing price of about £19,600. The standard equipment has also been updated with driver’s seat functionality and a rear camera. Media reports cite the price adjustment and offer improvement as a part of […]

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Honda turn it’s back on diesel in Europe

November 29, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Honda will also be turning their backs on diesel production in Europe, in order to focus more on electric and hybrid vehicle models. Starting in 2021, when the new Civic is released, no more diesel models will be sold in Europe, stated Dave Hodge, Honda’s UK director. According to media reports, the diesel models will […]

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FCA is investing billions in factory electrification

November 29, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Fiat Chrysler has released an investment plan, which details a sum of more than five billion euros to be invested in the electrification of their Italian manufacturing facilities by 2021. The FCA factory Mirafiori in Turin will be prepared for the production of compact electric vehicle platform, among others. The factory will initially be used […]

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VW pushes global electrification offensive

November 29, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Seat has signed a statement of intent with the Volkswagen Group China and JAC to cooperatively develop a series of Seat electric vehicles in China. At the same time, North American head Scott Keogh has announced that VW would introduce their first MEB based model in the USA in 2020. Looking at the developments in […]

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Kia reveals new Soul in Los Angeles

November 29, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Kia has presented the newest generation of the Soul at the LA Auto Show, which will be available in Europe starting in the first half of 2019 exclusively as a BEV, named the e-Soul. The model is using the powertrain from the top version of the Kia e-Niro. Prices and range have not been released […]

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World debut: Audi presents the e-tron GT in LA

November 28, 2018 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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“Audi e-tron, the third” sounds a little like grandiose marketing yet is actually quite an avid description for the latest addition to Audi’s range of electric cars, the e-tron GT. The dedicated concept EV debuted in LA last night and is slated for production in around two years. By then the Audi e-tron GT will […]

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Rivian follows through in LA with powerful all-electric SUV

November 28, 2018 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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After revealing its electric pickup R1T yesterday, U.S. startup Rivian raises the game with its fully electric SUV R1S, which will be offered as a 5 and 7-seater. Prices start at 72,500 U.S. dollars (before subsidies), and the EV will be available by late 2020. The R1S is based on the same platform as the […]

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JLR & Chery to turn China factory into e-mobility centre

November 27, 2018 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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Chery Jaguar Land Rover, the British company’s Chinese joint venture is planning to invest 7BN yen (over 900M euros) in the local development and production of electric cars. This will see them turn their existing facility in Changshu into a powerhouse for electric cars. The joint venture, created by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chery […]

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