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Electric car startup e.Go forced to delay deliveries

October 8, 2018 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

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In an almost Tesla-esque move, e.Go Mobile, the latest startup to come out of the e-mobility hotbed Aachen, has sent an email to reservation holders: The delivery of their electric car e.Go Life would be delayed by months due to suppliers exercising caution after diesel-gate. As Elon Musk would do for Tesla, e.Go Mobile CEO Professor […]

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Kia celebrates European premiere of e-Niro

October 3, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Kia has now officially presented the European version of their fully electric Niro in Paris. The market launch will begin in “select European markets” this year. The European version of the Niro will be available in two battery variants. The technical specifications had been made public shortly before the Paris Motor Show, with a range […]

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Tesla’s new Q3 numbers released, hits 80,000 milestone

October 2, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla has managed to achieve a large jump in their production and sales number for Q3 of 2018. With 80,142 vehicles produced, they have increased the production volume by 50% compared to the previous quarter. With deliveries, Tesla has also managed to crack the 80,000 number of vehicles. The last months have been turbulent for […]

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Mazda is banking on hybrids for electrification strategy

October 2, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Mazda has announced their intention of electrifying all of their vehicle models in the coming decade. The Japanese automobile manufacturers are mainly banking on hybrid motor systems for this endeavor. By 2030, 95% of their produced vehicles will feature a double motor system, with only 5% being fully electric. Development of a fully electric vehicle […]

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Jaguar I-Pace delivered to Germany in limited volume

October 1, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Jaguar has begun delivery of it’s I-Pace e-SUV to German customers. The manufacturer has specified, that there is a limited volume of vehicles available during the first year in the German market. Additionally, Jaguar has specified the prices for their charging cooperation with Plugsurfing. The Brits announced their German launch of the I-Pace with a […]

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Smart Forease gives peek at the brand’s future

September 30, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Smart is celebrating their 20th birthday at the Paris Motor Show with their new show car Forease. The electric concept is based on the Smart EQ Fortwo Cabrio, and has been announced to showcase the future direction for the company. The concept visually reminds us of the Crossblade, which was a concept that was developed […]

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Audi e-tron hits 10,000 reservation milestone

September 27, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Audi has reached and passed the 10,000 reservation milestone for the e-tron around the world, according to head of Audi France, Lahouari Bennaoum. The fully-electric serial model has found popularity with both private and commercial buyers. According to his statement, Lahouari Bennaoum is expecting that the e-tron will mainly find use as a company car, […]

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Qatar plans to present own EV for football world cup

September 23, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

In Qatar, an ambitious project was recently presented, in which the nation plans to set up a factory for electrified vehicles in the Gulf nation. The factory is planned to be in operation by the time the world cup kicks off in 2022. The Qatar Quality Trading Company will be receiving technical assistance from the […]

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Porsche pushes their electrification initiative forward

September 23, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Porsche is accelerating their electrification plans: It was now announced that between 2022 and 2025, a fully electric version of the Macan, Cayenne, Boxster and Panamera will be made available. As of 2027, only the 911 will drive with a combustion motor. For Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, it appears that simultaneous production of combustion vehicles […]

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Peugeot launches electric homage to the 504 Coupé

September 20, 2018 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Peugeot has announced their e-Legend concept, which is a fully electric and autonomous homage to the popular Peugeot 504 Coupé. The premiere of the e-Legend will take place at the Paris Motor Show in early October. Design director Gilles Vidal described the concept as follows: “A modern, sharper Coupé, this ultra-technological archetype of automotive pleasure […]

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