Germany – Page 41 – Sidevalve EV News

BMW orders hybrid drives from Magna

October 31, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Magna has received its largest production order for transmission technologies in the company’s history from the BMW Group. The multi-year contract covers all front-wheel-drive dual-clutch transmissions, including hybrid transmissions. The transmission technologies will be used in more than 170 different vehicle applications. Magna’s new hybrid solution does not affect the overall size of the transmission, […]

The post BMW orders hybrid drives from Magna appeared first on electrive.com.

Daimler’s rumoured electric offensive for Mercedes-AMG

October 29, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The new head of Daimler, Ola Källenius, apparently also plans the comprehensive electrification for the sports car brand AMG. The aim is supposedly not only to double the performance brand subsidiary’s sales, but also rely on (partially) electric drives – out of necessity. According to Manager Magazin, the AMG models are to be “rapidly converted […]

The post Daimler’s rumoured electric offensive for Mercedes-AMG appeared first on electrive.com.

Honda is speeding up their European electrification plans

October 23, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Three years earlier than initially announced, Honda intends to electrify all its core models in Europe. After the premiere of the Honda e, another fully electric model is set to follow. Honda announced this at an event in Amsterdam. “In 2016 Honda gave a strong commitment to electrification – with a clear focus on hybrids, […]

The post Honda is speeding up their European electrification plans appeared first on electrive.com.

Audi to release A6 plug-in hybrid

October 21, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

audi-a6-55-tfsi-e-quattro-phev-2019-03-min

Audi is expanding its range of electrified models to include the A6 55 TFSI e quattro. However, the plug-in hybrid can only be ordered for the limousine of the popular company car model – from just under 69,000 euros. As with the A7 Sportback and Q5, Audi has opted to combine a four-cylinder petrol engine […]

The post Audi to release A6 plug-in hybrid appeared first on electrive.com.

XCHARGE and Stromnetz Berlin Supplied for Berlin’s Largest Bus Charging Project

October 18, 2019 Blagojce Krivevski Syndicated Comments Off

XCHARGE and Stromnetz Berlin have worked together to deploy 30 DC fast chargers with a total capacity of over 3MW, to support the largest bus charging project in Berlin, Germany. Operated by public transportation operator Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG…

CAM study finds US market stagnating, China losing momentum

October 15, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

xpeng-g3-2020-elektroauto-electric-car-china-03-min

In the two most important markets for electromobility, new car sales have been slowing, as the CAM has stated in its latest industry study “Electromobility Report 2019”. Germany continued a steady positive development. For the study, the team from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) headed by Stefan Bratzel compiled the new registration figures for […]

The post CAM study finds US market stagnating, China losing momentum appeared first on electrive.com.

PSA and Hyundai make use of Vitesco electric drives

October 9, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Vitesco Technologies, the former Powertrain division of Continental, has announced the signing of an agreement to supply the first fully integrated drive system for several PSA and Hyundai mass production models. Production of the new electric drive system has already started at the Vitesco Technologies plant in Tianjin, China. The PSA Group is using the […]

The post PSA and Hyundai make use of Vitesco electric drives appeared first on electrive.com.

Audi Q4 e-tron concept to be made in Zwickau

October 7, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

audi-q4-e-tron-concept-genfert-autosalon-005

Audi has just officially confirmed that the production model of the Audi Q4 e-tron concept will roll off production lines at Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant. The are also indications that there could be a sportier version of the Q4 and a saloon among Audi’s other planned MEB models. Firstly, regarding the electric car based on the […]

The post Audi Q4 e-tron concept to be made in Zwickau appeared first on electrive.com.

Polestar reveals prices for its Polestar 2

October 4, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The Volvo and Geely electric car subsidiary Polestar has now published the final list prices for Polestar 2 in European countries where the Tesla Model 3 competitor will be launched. In Germany,for example, the base price is 58,800 euros. The price now named is 1,100 euros less than announced at the presentation of the 300 […]

The post Polestar reveals prices for its Polestar 2 appeared first on electrive.com.

Porsche creates 500 more jobs in electric car production

October 2, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

porsche-taycan-produktion-production-zuffenhausen-2019-min

Porsche responds to high demand for its Taycan by creating 500 additional jobs. This brings the total of new roles inspired by the electric car to 2,000 at the sports carmakers headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany. Previously, Porsche spoke of 1,500 new jobs created by setting up the Taycan production. The reason for this latest increase, […]

The post Porsche creates 500 more jobs in electric car production appeared first on electrive.com.