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Tesla battery supplier Catl has designed a battery with 2 million kilometer lifespan
Chinese car battery-maker Catl ( Contemporary Amperex Technology ) have revealed that they are ready to start production on a new battery product that is capable of powering an EV for a lifespan of 2 million kilometers. Currently most EV manufacturers only offer warranties that range from 100,000 km to 240,000km. The news was revealed…
Read full article >>Porsche Taycan Australian price announced and it’s quicker and cheaper than a 911
Porsche has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the new Taycan, the first all-electric Porsche sports car. The Taycan is now available to order and will arrive in Australia from December 2020, available in three model grades, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S. The Taycan 4S is priced from $191,000^, the Taycan Turbo…
Read full article >>Ford announce that Mustang Mach-E electric car charges 30% faster than they initially thought
Latest testing has shown that the Mustang Mach-E charge time has improved by approximately 30 percent from early estimates, adding an estimated average of 100kms of range in 10 minutes using Electrify America’s DC fast charging station with extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive . “Mustang customers love the open road and less time recharging means…
Read full article >>The new all-electric ŠKODA Enyaq iV breaks cover as specifications released
The new ŠKODA Enyaq iV marks a pioneering step forward in the Czech carmaker’s electromobility strategy. The first ŠKODA production model based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform combines brand-typical virtues such as a generous amount of space and an emotive design with fun yet sustainable driving. There is a choice of three…
Read full article >>The Han EV luxury saloon from BYD to be released in Europe with “executive specification”
BYD has announced that the Han EV, the company’s pure electric flagship model aimed squarely at the premium luxury saloon market, will be revealed in Europe. The Han EV is the first full-electric passenger car equipped with BYD’s ground-breaking new ‘Blade Battery’ technology – delivering greatly enhanced safety, improved range capability and a simplified, smaller…
Read full article >>New partnership to integrate connected vehicles, connected homes and connected customers
Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British motor manufacturer Lotus are working together to develop a new model for electric vehicle ownership that fully integrates future mobility and energy. By making the car an extension of the home, capable of storing electricity, minimising emissions and generating new income by providing services to…
Read full article >>All-new Mini Electric First Edition charges in to Australian dealers from August
MINI Australia has announced the local pricing and arrival schedule for its highly-anticipated first-ever all-electric MINI. Priced at $59,900*(National drive away price), a limited number of launch special “First Edition” variants will arrive in Australian dealerships from August 2020. The MINI Electric Hatch is based on the striking design of the three-door ICE-powered MINI Cooper…
Read full article >>Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany is restarting production of electric cars after COVID shutdown
The Volkswagen plant in Zwickau is gradually restarting production of electric cars. Production of the all-electric ID.3 has resumed, initially with reduced capacity and significantly slower cycle times. Numerous additional measures to protect the health of the workforce are being implemented, and the restart is also oriented to the gradual stabilization of international supply chains.…
Read full article >>Kona Electric named Best Small Family Car in Top Gear’s inaugural Electric Awards
Kona Electric has been acknowledged as the Best Small Family Car in the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards, after it showcased its strengths on a 1,600 kilometre road trip across 9 European countries. Hyundai’s fully electric SUV was not only commended for its efficiency and long distance capability but also for its smooth and effortless performance.…
Read full article >>Porsche premiere their first all-electric sports car – The Porsche Taycan
Porsche presented its first fully-electric sports car to the public today with a spectacular world premiere held simultaneously on three continents. “The Taycan links our heritage to the future. It carries forward the success story of our brand – a brand that has fascinated and thrilled people the world over for more than 70 years,”…
Read full article >>KIA SOUL EV wins 2020 World Urban Car at the World Car Awards
The World Car Awards and our 86 jurors from around the world recognize the widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and extend our condolences to all those affected. In deference to that impact, we are respectfully limiting the reveal of the 2020 World Car Awards winners to announcement via digital media. The Road to the…
Read full article >>The Polestar 2 from Volvo & Geeley starts production in Luqiao, China
Production of Polestar 2 has officially begun in Luqiao, China. For initial delivery into Europe, followed by China and North America, the new electric performance fastback is the first electric vehicle to be produced by the facility. “The world is facing enormous upheaval in the face of the coronavirus pandemic,” comments Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.…
Read full article >>The New Fiat 500: All-new, All-electric, All Cinquecento
The New Fiat 500, the first fully electric car from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles had been revealed today. The new generation of the iconic city car has a range of up to 320kms (WLTP) and receives 85kW fast charging as standard. Production of the New 500 returns to its birthplace of Turin, Italy where the first…
Read full article >>Nissan shows how electric vehicles can help fight escalating air pollution
With the Nissan LEAF already saving more than two million metric tons of CO2 since 2010, electric vehicles are proving to be a sustainable alternative in addressing air pollution. In Asia and Oceania, approximately four billion people – 92 per cent of Asia and the Pacific’s population – are exposed to air pollution levels that…
Read full article >>The Hummer is coming back but this time as a 1,000-horsepower all electric EV pickup
General Motors has confirmed its first-ever electric pickup truck will officially be known as the GMC Hummer EV. GM also revealed the new Hummer will be available with the equivalent of 1000hp, 11,500 LB-FT of torque (15,590Nm) and 0-100kmh in 3 seconds! By comparison the top of the range model of the Rivian R1T has…
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