Tesla still shows a video of an autonomously driving Model X on its website. But the vehicle was specially prepared for the recordings. (Autonomous driving, technology) Go to Source
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Electromobility: BMW plans 160 hectare battery assembly factory
In 2025, BMW’s new electric series Neue Klasse will come onto the market. The batteries are to be assembled in a plant in Lower Bavaria. (bmw, electric car) Go to Source
Electric cars: Volvo C40 and XC40 drive further and charge faster
Volvo has equipped the two vehicles C40 and XC40 Recharge with a longer range, more power and faster charging. (electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Tesla: Cybertruck is said to be ready for series production
Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen has confirmed that the Cybertruck is ready for series production and will appear with the yoke steering wheel. (Tesla, electric car) Go to Source
Electromobility: Volkswagen wants to build cheaper electric cars for China
Volkswagen plans to assert itself against the strong competition from China with cheaper electric models. Small cars are out of the question for VW. (VW, electric car) Go to Source
Electric cars: Ford wants to do without VW platforms in the future
So far, the US manufacturer Ford has relied on VW’s MEB platform for its electric car models. That should change in the future. (ford, technology) Go to Source
Grünheide: Development plan for expanded Tesla factory could be in place by 2024
Tesla wants to expand its Gigafactory in Grünheide by another 100 hectares. But that can still take some time. (Gigafactory Berlin, stock exchange) Go to Source
Restomod: Toyota AE86 with electric drive and hydrogen combustion engine
Toyota unveiled two modified AE86s at the Tokyo Auto Salon. One of the vintage cars was converted into an electric car. The second burns hydrogen. (Toyota, electric car) Go to Source
Infotainment system: Porsche is said to be planning to integrate Google
Porsche is considering integrating Google more into its cars. So far, Porsche had resisted extensive cooperation. (Android Auto, Google) Go to Source
Model 3 and Model Y: Tesla significantly reduces prices in Germany
Tesla continues its aggressive sales strategy, cutting prices for its Model Y and Model 3 electric cars in Germany and elsewhere. (Tesla, electric car) Go to Source