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The future of rallycross revealed as the all electric Projekt E racecar is unveiled
IMG ushered in a bold new era in motorsport with the global reveal of the all-electric racecar which will compete in the electric development series, codenamed Projekt E, in 2020. The official unveiling of the Projekt E racecar, a collaboration between IMG and Austrian company STARD (Stohl Advanced Research and Development), took place at the…
Read full article >>The All Electric Mini Cooper SE confirmed for a 2020 release in Australia
MINI Australia has announced it will introduce the all-new MINI Cooper SE Hatch to Australia in mid-2020. The news follows the show debut of the MINI Cooper SE Hatch overnight at the IAA Cars 2019 international motor show in Frankfurt am Main. “The MINI Cooper SE Hatch marks a new era for our brand in…
Read full article >>Volkswagen’s first fully electric production car, the ID.3, makes its debut at the IAA in Franfurt
The future is rarely as tangible as at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt with the debut of the new ID.3 from Volkswagen. This is the first fully electric production car of the all-new Volkswagen ID family. With a base price in Europe less than €30,000 the ID.3 has the potential to usher in…
Read full article >>IONITY introduces new high power charger and welcomes Hyundai as a new shareholder
IONITY, a joint venture of BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG, today presented its innovative and new High-Power charger and welcomed additional shareholder Hyundai Motor Group on board. The joint venture’s mission is to make pan-European electromobility a reality. IONITY’s new, award-winning High-Power chargers are instantly recognisable…
Read full article >>Delphi Technologies announce new industry leading 800v inverter to cut ev charging time in half
Delphi Technologies is the first in the industry with volume production of a 800 V silicon carbide (SiC) inverter, one of the key components of highly efficient next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. The new inverter enables electrical systems up to 800 volts, significantly extending electric vehicle (EV) range and halving charging times compared with today’s…
Read full article >>BMW Group aims to have one million electrified vehicles on the roads in 2021
The BMW Group is focusing on the next electromobility milestone: “By the end of 2021, we aim to have a total of one million electrified vehicles on the roads,” stated Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on Tuesday. “We are already right…
Read full article >>BMW Australia partners with Chargefox to deliver i3 customers new high-capacity charging solution
BMW Group Australia has announced a new partnership with electric vehicle charging operator Chargefox that provides customers of the progressive BMW i3 and i3S 120Ah with a convenient solution now and into the future. Owners of the BMW i3 and i3S 120Ah will receive a three-year subscription to Chargefox, which includes a 250kWh/year allowance.…
Read full article >>Origin Energy & Hyundai partnership offers IONIQ & Kona EV owners cheaper power bills
IONIQ and Kona Electric owners can now save up to $750 on a solar system for their home, courtesy of a partnership between Hyundai and Origin. As the first to market retail offer and partnership between an automotive brand and an energy provider, the programme gives owners of Hyundai EV and Hybrid models a new…
Read full article >>The all new 100% electric Peugeot e-208 UK pricing and specification announced
The specifications of PEUGEOT’s first new generation, 100% electric vehicle, the e-208 has been announced. The e-208 uses a 50kWh battery and 136hp electric motor to provide a 340km range from a full charge under the WLTP testing. UK pricing after deducting the UK Governments Plug-In Car Grant will be approx $49,000 AUD. The e-208…
Read full article >>Electric and Driverless Cars could boost Australia’s economy by $92bn
Electric and driverless cars could add up to AUD$92 billion to Australia’s economy by 2050, according to a new study by L.E.K. Consulting. New technologies and mobility options such as car sharing (e.g., GoGet, Flexicar) and ride sharing/pooling (e.g., Uber, Lyft, Ola) are already changing the way we travel and use traditional transport modes such…
Read full article >>Hyundai launches its first car with solar roof charging system
Hyundai Motor is launching its first car with a solar roof charging system. This groundbreaking eco-friendly technology will provide vehicles with additional electrical power, as well as increasing fuel efficiency and driving range. Hyundai Motor’s solar roof charging system makes its debut on the New Sonata Hybrid. The system supports the vehicle’s electric power source,…
Read full article >>The new entry level all electric Audi e-tron 50 Quattro revealed ahead of 2020 release
A second version of the Audi e-tron charged with opening up the benefits of the first fully electric Audi to a wider audience has been confirmed for series production and will launch in the UK in 2020. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, its 71 kWh battery and two…
Read full article >>Australia’s Tritium signs huge new deal that will see number of rapid chargers across UK double
Australia’s Tritium, a world leader in electric vehicle fast charging technology, has signed a deal with BOX ENERGI to be the sole supplier of DC rapid chargers for sites across the United Kingdom for its DRIVE ENERGI network. DRIVE ENERGI is targeting to complete the installation of 2,500 charging locations by 2025, with at least…
Read full article >>A milestone in electric mobility: GKN Automotive supplies one millionth eDrive system
The world’s leading supplier of automotive all-wheel drive and electric driveline technology and systems, GKN Automotive, will this month deliver its one millionth eDrive system. Demand for GKN Automotive’s expanding eDrive portfolio, which encompasses a range of driveline technologies for electrified vehicles, has increased markedly over recent years. The company currently has five major eDrive…
Read full article >>New technology being developed to generate electric power from within a tyre
A new technology that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have developed the Energy Harvester that takes advantage of the build up of static electricity, known as frictional charging, to produce power efficiently…
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