One of the ways Uganda is looking to boost its economy is by building a transport industry and manufacturing its own vehicles. State-owned carmaker Kiira Motors has so far created two car prototypes and a solar electric bus. Most of the components for the cars have been made by graduate students in Uganda, and the… Continue reading Uganda’s quest to produce electric cars
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BMW: The new BMW i4: the future of hallmark brand driving pleasure.
Munich. The heart of the BMW brand beats in the premium segment of the mid-range category. Along with the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models, it is the BMW 3 Series that brings out the qualities that are key to hallmark brand driving pleasure in a… Continue reading BMW: The new BMW i4: the future of hallmark brand driving pleasure.
Battery Technology Is Advancing More Rapidly Than Forecasts
A number of factors are pushing battery tech to advance as necessary. Investors are pouring money into battery manufacturing capacity and research, and the funding is driving unprecedented advances in EV battery technology. A new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute (via Forbes) finds that improvements in the cost and performance of batteries are quickly outpacing… Continue reading Battery Technology Is Advancing More Rapidly Than Forecasts
VW CEO says new ID.3 car 40% cheaper to build than electric Golf
Employees work at a production line of a a new electric Volkswagen model ID.3 in Zwickau, Germany, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) new ID.3 electric vehicle will be 40% cheaper to build than the electric version of its Golf model, Chief Executive Herbert Diess told investors on Monday. The battery… Continue reading VW CEO says new ID.3 car 40% cheaper to build than electric Golf
Continental to Supply Tires for New Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen’s new electric car to be factory-fitted with Continental tires Summer and winter tires adapted to the electric vehicle’s specific requirements Approval also granted for ContiSeal technology for automatic puncture sealing Hanover, November 14, 2019. Continental tires are to be factory-fitted to the recently presented Volkswagen ID.3. Volkswagen has granted approvals for summer and winter… Continue reading Continental to Supply Tires for New Volkswagen ID.3
Autoliv Introduces Airbag That Prevents Passengers From Colliding
OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in vehicle safety systems, today announced the development of a new front center airbag that is designed to save lives in side-impact crash situations. The airbag will be showcased at Autoliv’s Capital Markets Day held on November 19… Continue reading Autoliv Introduces Airbag That Prevents Passengers From Colliding
The new BMW i4: the future of hallmark brand driving pleasure.
Munich. The heart of the BMW brand beats in the premium segment of the mid-range category. Along with the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models, it is the BMW 3 Series that brings out the qualities that are key to hallmark brand driving pleasure in a… Continue reading The new BMW i4: the future of hallmark brand driving pleasure.
Workhorse Selects EnerDel As Battery Supplier: Orders 5,200 Packs
Bruce Silk, Director of Business development for EnerDel, said: “Our agreement with Workhorse is not just the opportunity to showcase our Vigor+ product line. EnerDel brings a lot more to the table than just supplying battery packs, including our experience in volume manufacturing, safety and performance, unbeatable warranty offerings and after-sale support that comes from… Continue reading Workhorse Selects EnerDel As Battery Supplier: Orders 5,200 Packs
Ford Mustang Mach-E: The Plug-In Pony Has Arrived
It had to be a Mustang… When I first heard that Ford was going to give their new electric crossover a Mustang nameplate, I admit I was a little concerned. Not because I didn’t think traditional Mustang fans would embrace an electric car, because they will, even if many of them don’t believe they will… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E: The Plug-In Pony Has Arrived
Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric CUV Debuts With Up To 300 Miles Of Range
Several variants are available with a battery capacity of up to 98.8 kWh. Ford is placing a big bet on EVs with the launch of the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. This vehicle seems to be targeted directly at the Tesla Model Y. While virtually all of the specs for the Mach-E leaked out ahead of… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric CUV Debuts With Up To 300 Miles Of Range