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PHEV version of Renault Captur available in 2020

July 3, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Renault has just presented the second generation of the Captur, which will be launched at the turn of the year and will be supplemented by a plug-in hybrid version in 2020. This will be Renault’s first plug-in hybrid, with other models to follow soon. Renault already announced the corresponding E-TECH modular hybrid system at the […]

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Continental now offers 48 volt full-hybrid drive

July 2, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

So far, 48-volt hybrids have mostly been designed as mild hybrids. Continental has now introduced a 48-volt drive that is designed to provide the same functionality as previous full hybrid drives. This means it is also conceivable in a PHEV. The key component of Continental’s 48-volt high-power drive is a new, highly efficient, water-cooled electric […]

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Norway: EV sales continue to look up Jan-June 2019

July 2, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Norway remains the electric car nation number one: In the first half of 2019, all-electric cars continue to rise in numbers, while new registrations for hybrid vehicles are on the decline. The same can be said of new registrations figures from June. New registrations in Norway in June: 7,428 electric cars (87% more than in […]

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UK: books open for DS3 Crossback E-Tense

July 2, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The all-electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense can now be reserved in Great Britain. Prices start at 32,350 pounds (incl. 3,500 pounds for plug-in car grant). Details on charging options have now also been revealed. The compact SUV is the first all-electric DS car and this BEV has a potential range of 200 miles (certified on […]

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Toyota invests $2 billion in EV development in Indonesia

June 28, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Toyota plans to invest $2 billion in the development of electric vehicles in Indonesia over the next four years. Initial investments will go into hybrid cars. Toyota president Akio Toyoda and the Indonesian government agreed the on the plan in Osaka on Thursday, Reuters reported. In an official statement, Akio Toyoda confirmed that “From 2019 […]

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Opel to build an Astra PHEV

June 27, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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The next generation of the Opel Astra will be produced from 2021 in two European plants, including the brand’s traditional home of Rüsselsheim in Germany. PSA, the works council and IG Metall have agreed on the plan. It is also possible that an electrified version will be built at the Rüsselheim plant. The next generation […]

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Porsche launches new drive testing centre

June 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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The Porsche Weissach Development Centre has put a new drive test centre into operation. The building combines 18 new test benches for conventional, hybrid and electric drives under one roof. Michael Steiner, Porsche’s Chief Development Officer, sees the building as an “ideal complement” to the existing infrastruture. “We are continuously working on increasing the efficiency […]

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BMW is pushing forward towards sustainable mobility

June 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

BMW wants to achieve their electrification target two years earlier than initially planned – and is thus confirming corresponding reports. In addition, the Munich company is showing what the electric future should look like with two new concept vehicles. The number of 25 electrified models previously announced for 2025 will now be available as early […]

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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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