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Serial production of Russia’s first Zetta electric car can start in 2019

MOSCOW, August 2. /TASS/. Serial production of Russia’s first Zetta electric car can start by 2019 year-end if the company completes certification this fall, Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Friday in an interview with Auto Mail.ru web portal.
“The project of Zetta economy class four-wheel drive electric car of domestic design and assembly is worked out at present with proactive support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. The company plans to complete certification as early as this fall; in such case it will be possible to speak of starting serial production by the year-end,” Manturov said.
The car is unique owing to the all-purpose energy efficient traction motor, the Minister noted. “The Russian gearbox-free platform underlies this ecofriendly car,” Manturov said.
Zetta is the first Russian electric car that will be serially produced in Togliatti.

Trump says auto tariffs never off the table in European Union trade talks

WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that tariffs on European automobiles are never off the table in trade talks with the European Union and are something he may have to impose if he doesn’t get what he wants in the negotiations. Trump made the comments to reporters at the… Continue reading Trump says auto tariffs never off the table in European Union trade talks

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Shorter range Audi E-tron planned for Europe

Audi is already introducing a new version of its E-tron quattro electric SUV in Europe with smaller batteries.

The short-range model will have a 71-kilowatt-hour battery pack in place of the original's 95-kwh battery pack.

Audi confirmed to Green Car Reports that the new model won't be sold in the U.S. In Europe, it will be rated at 186 miles on the new WLTP test, versus about 249 miles in that test with the larger pack.

The E-tron 50 also won't get the quick, 150-kilowatt charge rate that other E-trons are known for, though with a smaller battery it won't need them as badly. The E-tron quattro is the first car on the market capable of using new 150-kw CCS DC fast chargers being installed by several networks in Europe and the U.S. Instead, the E-tron 50 can charge at up to 120 kw, which can still deliver about 100 miles of range in less than half an hour.

2019 Audi E-tron – first drive report – Calirornia, May 2019
2019 Audi E-tron – first drive report – Calirornia, May 2019
2019 Audi E-tron – first drive report – Calirornia, May 2019

With smaller batteries, the weight will also fall by 265 pounds.

The E-tron 50 will also have a less powerful motor, rated at 308 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, down from 402 hp and 490 lb-ft. Audi says acceleration will be 7.0 seconds from 0-62 mph, and top speed will be limited to 118 mph.

Otherwise, the shorter-range E-tron 50 will drive just like the regular E-tron, with its three regenerative braking settings and progressive braking.

Deliveries of the new model are expected to start in the first quarter of 2020 in, among many markets, the UK, where it will cost about $12,000 (10,000 British pounds) less than the E-tron 55.

The smaller battery pack could have an additional benefit for Audi. The company has struggled to reach production targets for the E-tron at its Belgium factory after reports of battery shortages and price disputes from supplier LG Chem. Using fewer cells in a shorter range model could allow Audi to boost E-tron production by spreading its available cells over more cars.

BP and Didi Chuxing to develop a network of EV charging hubs across China through new joint venture

LONDON, 2-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BP have agreed to form a new joint venture to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China with Didi Chuxing, the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. Both companies plans to develop a network of EV charging hubs across China.

Didi is the world leader in multi-modal transportation platform. The company offers full range of app-based options, including ride-hailing, automobile solutions sharing, and other services. Currently, DiDi provides ride-hailing services in Brazil under the 99 brand, operates DiDi-branded mobility services in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Australia, and provides taxi-hailing service in Japan through a joint venture. Approximately 550 million users and around 600,000 EVs are running on its platform in China. DiDi is committed to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges with smart transportation innovations.

BP operates its fuels retailing and convenience business in 18 countries globally. BP has over 18,700 retail sites and with rapidly-growing presence in China.

The joint venture will provide EV charging services to DiDi’s drivers and the public with the development of standalone, high-quality and reliable charging hubs. The partners also plans to expand the partnership into loyalty and convenience offerings and other fleet services in the near future.

“As the world’s largest EV market, China offers extraordinary opportunities to develop innovative new businesses at scale and we see this as the perfect partnership for such a fast-evolving environment. The lessons we learn here will help us further expand BP’s advanced mobility business worldwide, helping drive the energy transition and develop solutions for a low carbon world.”

“Combining BP’s global retail capability, EV charging expertise and experience with DiDi’s unrivalled mobility service platform, our partnership will aggregate demand and provide high-quality, fast, reliable and safe charging for DiDi drivers and the public in China. DiDi is already converting to electric vehicles and has a very large user base, so we expect to drive high utilisation of charging assets from Day One,” commented Tufan Erginbilgic, BP’s Downstream chief executive.

“We look forward to combining our strengths to create a robust EV charging network for China, promote the growth of the new energy automotive industry, and provide better experience for car owners across the country,” commented Cheng Wei, Chairman and CEO of DiDi.

The venture aims to expand rapidly, with an ambition to quickly become the leading EV charging provider in China. The companies already opened a pilot site in Guangzhou in the Guangdong province that has ten fast-charging units, ranging from 60-120kW. The site will join the joint venture once live.

China has around 50% of the world’s battery electric vehicles today, it is the world’s largest and fastest-developing EV market. Around 80% of EV charging in China is expected to be done at destination, forecourt and fleet hub charge points by 2030.

BP started the roll out of ultra-fast chargers at sites in the UK following the acquisition in 2018 of BP Chargemaster, the UK’s leading electric vehicle charging company. The company also invested in StoreDot, an innovative fast-charging battery technology firm. BP is committed to be the leader in providing fuel for both conventional and electric vehicles in its businesses worldwide.

In January 2019, BP invested in leading integrated hardware and software solutions provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging in China, PowerShare. PowerShare offers an online platform connecting EV drivers, charge point operators and power suppliers. In July 2018, BP invested $10 million in the NIO Capital US Dollar Fund to support the fund’s work exploring opportunities in China’s new energy vehicle ecosystem.

“China offers tremendous growth opportunities for BP. Partnering with DiDi enables BP to actively contribute to China’s fast-growing EV charging market with differentiated offers, and also to further expand our business footprint in the country,” said Xiaoping Yang, BP China chairman and president.

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BP press office, China: +86 (0)10 6589 3878, bpchinapress@bp.com
BP press office, London: +44 (0)20 7496 4076, bppress@bp.com

SOURCE: BP p.l.c.

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