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Continental carefully realigns toward electrification

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Continental announced intent to focus its drive business more strongly on electrification, but is refraining from earlier considerations of entering into the production of solid-state battery cells. So far, the company had left this possibility open. Within the drive mix, Continental is anticipating a variety of dynamics. The market for high-voltage components and solutions for […]

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Aiways receives production license in China

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The Chinese electric car startup Aiways has secured a production license in China: Aiways acquires a billion yuan stake in Jiangling Motors Holding, the joint venture previously held 50 per cent each by the Chinese vehicle manufacturers Jiangling Motors and Changan. With this sum, Aiways will even become the majority owner of the joint venture. […]

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BMW’s China joint venture in question

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According to media reports, the joint venture Spotlight Automotive between BMW and Great Wall for the production of Mini electric vehicles in China may be in danger of failing. The strategic and cultural boundaries may prove too great. In July 2018, BMW and Great Wall Motor signed an agreement for the production of Mini brand […]

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Free Supercharger access for new Model X & S owners

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If you order a new Model S or Model X from Tesla, you can now charge it again for free at the manufacturer’s Superchargers. With this step, Tesla apparently aims to boost the recently sluggish sales of its two higher-priced and higher-margin models. For a long time, Tesla’s free charging on the company’s own superchargers […]

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Grandland X and Corsa-e UK pricing revealed

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Vauxhall’s Grandland X Hybrid4, which will be arriving in showrooms in January, is now available for order starting at £35,590 in the UK. The fully electric Corsa-e has not been officially confirmed, but has been reported to start at £26,790 after the UK government grant. Vauxhall’s first plug-in hybrid, which will features two electric motors, […]

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Kia is banking on BEVs for CO2 targets

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Kia wants to achieve the European CO2 emission targets with a strategy focusing on battery-electric cars. In an interview Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Europe, gave interesting insights into the plan, including “emergency” options. According to a study by PA Consulting, Hyundai-Kia will miss its fleet average CO2 target of 91.7 grams per […]

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Nidec & GAC found electric drive joint venture

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The Japanese electric motor specialist Nidec and the Chinese vehicle manufacturer GAC have agreed to set up a joint venture for traction motors. The motors will initially be installed in GAC’s electric cars, but will later also be used by other manufacturers. The joint venture Guangzhou Nidec Auto Drive System, headquartered in Guanzhou, is to […]

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Details regarding BMW’s electrification plans

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That BMW boss Harald Krüger stumbled with his passive electrical strategy, is considered likely in the industry. What will happen under his successor Oliver Zipse, however, remains unclear. A media report now shared first details about future electric models. Journalist Georg Kacher is generally regarded as very well informed when it comes to new car […]

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Audi introduces lower performance e-tron

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Audi has announced a new drive version for its e-tron electric SUV with reduced performance data. The e-tron 50 quattro still has two electric motors, but features a smaller battery. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro with 230 kW output and 71 kWh battery will be available for the European market in the fourth quarter of […]

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VW-SAIC decided on MEB model production

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Volkswagen plans to produce three electric models based on the MEB modular electrification system together with its China partner SAIC at the new plant in Anting near Shanghai. According to a media report, two of the three models have now been selected. This was reported by Chinese media with reference to an internal SAIC-Volkswagen document. […]

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