Battery problems: Delivery of the e.Go is delayed

from small electric car e.Go should still be produced this year 1,000 copies. But problems with the battery slow down the Aachen manufacturer. September 12, 2019, 12:42 pm, Friedhelm old man The e.Go comes a little later on the streets. (Image: Werner Pluta / Golem.de) The Aachen manufacturer of the electric small car e.Go has… Continue reading Battery problems: Delivery of the e.Go is delayed

E-Rally Cup: Opel introduces electric rally car

Opel wants to strengthen the popularity of his upcoming electric car by a rally brand cup and has now introduced the appropriate vehicle based on the Corsa-e. August 23, 2019, 10:22 am, Andreas Donath Rally version of the Corsa-e (Image: Opel) The Rally version of the Corsa-e differs visually by numerous attachments and safety devices… Continue reading E-Rally Cup: Opel introduces electric rally car

Carver: Electric cabin scooter as a tricycle with tilting technology

Under the name Carver is a cabin scooter with E-drive arise. The Dutch company had already failed around the turn of the millennium with the same vehicle concept, but then put on a combustor. August 23, 2019, 8:45 am, Andreas Donath Carver (Image: Carver) The new Carver is a cabin scooter with two seats arranged… Continue reading Carver: Electric cabin scooter as a tricycle with tilting technology

Insurance: Drivers of expensive electric cars often involved in accidents

The French insurance company Axa has found that high quality electric cars Compared to combustion vehicles significantly more involved in accidents. The problem lies with the drivers. August 23, 2019, 8:17 am, Andreas Donath Accidental Tesla (icon) (Image: NTSB) The high torque and the strong acceleration of many expensive electric cars indirectly provide insurers with… Continue reading Insurance: Drivers of expensive electric cars often involved in accidents

ADAC test: High additional costs for expensive wall boxes possible

Who has the opportunity to be electric car to load at home, should buy a wallbox for it. A test of the ADAC shows significant price differences among the providers. There are also new connection specifications. August 13, 2019, 16:19, Friedhelm old man Test winner at ADAC: The Wallbox Home Eco from Heidelberg (Photo: Heidelberg)… Continue reading ADAC test: High additional costs for expensive wall boxes possible

Due to fire hazard: Nio recalls electric SUV ES 8

Because of incorrectly mounted batteries must they electric cars of the Chinese manufacturer Nio in the workshop. Affected is more than a quarter of the previously built cars of the type ES8. June 28, 2019, 10:51 am, Werner Pluta Electric car Nio ES8: Nio builds battery replacement stations. (Image: Navigator84 / Wikipedia/CC-BY-SA 4.0) Uncertain battery:… Continue reading Due to fire hazard: Nio recalls electric SUV ES 8

Electromobility: Masterplan planned for several million charging points

The car summit of Federal government has hardly any concrete results for the electromobility brought. Now a “master plan” for the charging infrastructure is to buy from electric cars make it more attractive. June 25, 2019, 15:00, Friedhelm old man The charging of electric cars should be easier. (Image: Martin Wolf / Golem.de) The German… Continue reading Electromobility: Masterplan planned for several million charging points

BMW Vision M Next: Hans Zimmer composes the sound for electric BMWs

BMW fears that the quiet electric motors are not emotional enough for many drivers. The Munichers have therefore hired the well-known composer Hans Zimmer to perform together with a BMWSound designer for a background sound electric cars creates. June 25, 2019, 11:12 am, Werner Pluta Composer Hans Zimmer (r.) And BMW sound designer Renzo Vitale:… Continue reading BMW Vision M Next: Hans Zimmer composes the sound for electric BMWs

Harald Krüger: BMW wants to accelerate electric car plans

BMW wants to have 25 electrified models in the program in 2023 Previously, this has been planned for 2025, but CEO Harald Krüger reportedly wants faster electric cars introduce. June 25, 2019, 7:56 am, Andreas Donath BMW i3 (Image: BMW) BMW plans according to a report of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), two years earlier… Continue reading Harald Krüger: BMW wants to accelerate electric car plans

Electric vehicles: VW grants eight years or 160,000 km on the battery

Volkswagen is the battery in all Electric car series ID grant a warranty of eight years or 160,000 km for at least 70 percent of its capacity. June 18, 2019, 8:45 am, Andreas Donath The first member of the ID family is ID.3. (Image: Volkswagen) The Volkswagen ID3 is to be equipped with extensive warranty… Continue reading Electric vehicles: VW grants eight years or 160,000 km on the battery