Lincoln‘s first plug-in hybrid, the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring version, is a cousin of the Ford Explorer PHEV, recently launched in Europe. The official EPA all-electric range rating of the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring is 21 miles (33.8 km) using a 13.6 kWh battery. In Europe, the Ford Explorer PHEV received 42 km (26 miles) of WLTP… Continue reading Lincoln Aviator PHEV Rated At 21 Miles Of EPA Electric Range
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Renault Is Launching European Charging Infrastructure Subsidiary
As the electrification progresses, Renault has decided to launch a new subsidiary entirely dedicated to helping professionals find charging solutions for their fleets. The new company is called Elexent and will operate across Europe in partnership with multiple other partners: Schneider Electric and Alfen among charging stations suppliers Snef for installations Izivia for service Once the… Continue reading Renault Is Launching European Charging Infrastructure Subsidiary
British Gas Places UK’s Largest Commercial EV Order
British Gas makes largest UK commercial EV order with Vauxhall British Gas has ordered 1,000 of the new all-electric Vivaro-e van from Vauxhall for its engineersThis represents the largest electric vehicle order for a commercial fleet in the UKBritish Gas has the third largest commercial fleet in the country and is committed to fully electrifying… Continue reading British Gas Places UK’s Largest Commercial EV Order
Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron Concept Presents Audi’s Version Of The VW ID.4
Volkswagen has always been successful in differentiating its vehicles with common platforms. Our question is how it will keep doing so with electric cars. After Seat presented the el-Born, its version for the VW ID.3, we already pointed out they will be very similar. The story repeats itself with the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron. If… Continue reading Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron Concept Presents Audi’s Version Of The VW ID.4
BMW Group Plug-In Car Sales: Down In Q2, But Up In H1 2020
BMW Group has noted a significant 25.3% year-over-year decrease in vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2020 (23.2% in the case of BMW brand and 38.2% in the case of MINI brand), although plug-in car sales were not affected that much. The total plug-in car sales (globally) amounted to 31,095, which is 4.9% less than… Continue reading BMW Group Plug-In Car Sales: Down In Q2, But Up In H1 2020
Obrist Mark II Could Be The Affordable Alternative To The Tesla Model 3
Getting everyone to drive an EV is not just a matter of will. Above all, it is a matter of (financial) possibilities and convenience. It is not enough to convince someone they will save a lot of money with an electric car if they cannot afford to buy one. That is the role the Nissan… Continue reading Obrist Mark II Could Be The Affordable Alternative To The Tesla Model 3
Volkswagen’s Emden Plant To Produce ID.4 And Other BEVs
Emden plant embarks on new era of e-mobility Conversion of plant into e-mobility location has started: work is in progress on new assembly hall for electric vehicles Investments in the plant total about €1 billion First all-electric compact SUV ID.4to be produced on the North Sea coast from 2022 Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter: “We are… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Emden Plant To Produce ID.4 And Other BEVs
IONITY Celebrates 250th Fast-Charging Station In Europe
IONITY, the European fast-charging network, founded in 2017 by BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG, and joined by Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai and Kia) in 2019, celebrates its 250th charging location. The company announced the news on July 3, 2020, about six months since the milestone of 200… Continue reading IONITY Celebrates 250th Fast-Charging Station In Europe
Fastned Acquires Fast-Charging Network MisterGreen
Fastned acquires fast charging network MisterGreen Amsterdam, 01 July 2020 | 17:40 Europe/Amsterdam Today Fastned announces it has taken over the fast charging company of MisterGreen. As a result Fastned has acquired the rights to operate fast charging stations at 16 high traffic service areas along national highways in the Netherlands. The locations are mostly… Continue reading Fastned Acquires Fast-Charging Network MisterGreen
Mitsubishi Plug-In Car Sales In The U.S. Decreased In Q2 2020
Mitsubishi results for the second quarter of 2020 were significantly affected by the COVID-19 lockdown in the U.S., as the company reports 12,197 sales (down 58% year-over-year). The brands’ only plug-in model, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, noted just 285 sales, which is 54% less than a year ago. Outlander PHEV share in overall volume amounted… Continue reading Mitsubishi Plug-In Car Sales In The U.S. Decreased In Q2 2020