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@VW Group: SEAT Martorell produces more than 500,000 cars in 2019

Martorell increases output by 5.4% and consolidates itself as the factory that makes the most cars in Spain Global SEAT vehicle manufacturing goes up by 12.1% Production of the new Leon and the CUPRA Formentor will kick off in 2020 in Martorell §  Martorell increases output by 5.4% and consolidates itself as the factory that… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT Martorell produces more than 500,000 cars in 2019

EVmatch pilots MUD charging solution with two Vermont utilities

The mission of California-based startup EVmatch, a charging solution provider that was profiled in the latest issue of Charged, is to make charging stations more readily available to EV drivers. The company offers two solutions: a peer-to-peer sharing platform that makes private chargers available to the public; and a subnetwork platform, which allows a customer… Continue reading EVmatch pilots MUD charging solution with two Vermont utilities

@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota vehicles

PLANO, Texas (January 22, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 1998–2000 Model Year Toyota RAV4, 1998–1999 Model Year RAV4 EV, 1998–1999 Model Year Celica and 1997–1998 Model Year Supra vehicles equipped with a potentially affected Takata-produced single-stage non-azide front driver airbag inflator.  Approximately 139,000 vehicles in the United States are involved in this recall.   The subject vehicles are equipped with a front driver airbag with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota vehicles

@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Avalon vehicles

PLANO, Texas (January 21, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2011-2019 Model Year Corolla, 2011-2013 Model Year Matrix, 2012-2018 Model Year Avalon, and 2013-2018 Model Year Avalon Hybrid vehicles in the United States. Approximately 2.9 million vehicles are involved in this recall.  The subject vehicles may be equipped with an electronic control unit (ECU) from a specific supplier designed to receive signals from crash sensors and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Avalon vehicles

Largest EV charging contract in Europe goes to Total

New Delhi: French multi-national energy giant Total today announced Metropolitan Region Amsterdam Electric (MRA-Electric) has awarded Europe’s largest concession contract for Electric Vehicles (EV) charging to Total. Under the agreement, Total will install and operate up to 20,000 new public charging points in the Netherlands, in the three provinces of North-Holland, Flevoland and Utrecht. “This… Continue reading Largest EV charging contract in Europe goes to Total

Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe

Lucid Motors announced it has begun accepting reservations for its Lucid Air luxury, sports sedan in its second major market – Europe, with a refundable reservation fee of about $1,000 USD (equivalent). Since the European market is quite differential, Lucid starts with select countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,… Continue reading Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe

OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg

OXIS Energy, the well-known lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell developer from the UK, announced this week that is close to achieving an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The company said that it has successfully tested its cell prototypes at 471 Wh/kg, and is confident in achieving 500 Wh/kg within 12 months. Currently, OXIS Energy supplies its… Continue reading OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg

Hyundai Kona Electric Is autoTrader.ca’s Best Affordable Green Car

Hyundai and Kia are currently selling some of the best and most compelling electric vehicles on the market. They are not the most luxurious or the fastest, but they are honest and,  most importantly, they provide excellent range. The Hyundai Kona Electric is one of the most popular, and its popularity stems from its mix… Continue reading Hyundai Kona Electric Is autoTrader.ca’s Best Affordable Green Car

Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market

Brussels, 22 January 2020 – Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today outlined the major challenges faced by the EU auto industry, as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market