Pininfarina has revealed its latest joint project with Hong Kong-based Hybrid Kinetic Group – a 792bhp 2+2 coupé with gullwing doors. Like the previous concepts, badged K550 and K750 for the two SUVs and H600 for the saloon, the HK GT has a micro-turbine generator acting as a range extender. The previous concepts’ ranges were quoted at around 621… Continue reading Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched
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Electrification, luxury and design: Talking with Marek Reichman and Andy Palmer
Andy Palmer sits near the top of the list of industry executives journalists like to talk to. There’s a refreshing honesty to the 54-year old Brit, a willingness to slice through the sort of circumspect phrases his underlings put into press kits and speak his mind. He managed it when working in the ultra-corporate world… Continue reading Electrification, luxury and design: Talking with Marek Reichman and Andy Palmer
Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction
GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) – The car industry is moving towards making electric car batteries with a higher ratio of nickel, Ola Kaellenius, Daimler board member responsible for research and development, said on Tuesday. High cobalt prices have been pushing manufacturers to adjust the recipe for the batteries used to power electric cars to reduce… Continue reading Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction
Uber’s self-driving trucks haul cargo on Arizona highways
(Reuters) – Uber’s [UBER.UL] self-driving trucks have been hauling cargo on Arizona highways, the U.S. ride-hailing firm said on Tuesday, laying out plans for autonomous vehicles to work with truck drivers to move freight around the country. The Uber logo is seen on a screen in Singapore August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White Uber’s trucks are… Continue reading Uber’s self-driving trucks haul cargo on Arizona highways
Aston Martin considers making a lightweight, all-electric Tesla Roadster rival
The limited all-electric Aston Martin Rapide Aston Martin The limited all-electric Aston Martin Rapide Aston Martin The limited all-electric Aston Martin Rapide Aston Martin Aston Martin is considering to make an all-electric supercar to rival the upcoming Tesla Roadster. The British marque is yet to officially make the announcement, but the brand is definitely considering… Continue reading Aston Martin considers making a lightweight, all-electric Tesla Roadster rival
Rimac unveils the 1,900 HP Concept Two electric hypercar
After a shadowy tease, Rimac has unveiled the Concept Two, a hypercar EV with an off-the-wall crazy 1,914 horsepower. That’s about 500 more than pundits were expecting, and will accelerate it to 258 mph in 1.85 seconds, Rimac says. Yes, those figures seem carefully calculated to outdo Tesla’s upcoming next-generation Roadster, which is supposed to… Continue reading Rimac unveils the 1,900 HP Concept Two electric hypercar
CO2 emissions of the fleet lowered: BMW will build new Tesla Jäger i4 in Munich
All articles and backgrounds 06/03/2018 CO2 emissions of the fleet lowered BMW will build new Tesla Jäger i4 in Munich BMW / Julian Robinet BMW has a new electric car in the works: And the BMW i4 will be built, assures the CEO Harald Krüger BMW lowered the average CO2 emissions of its new-car fleet… Continue reading CO2 emissions of the fleet lowered: BMW will build new Tesla Jäger i4 in Munich
IONITY Debuts 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charging Station
[embedded content] IONITY is set to unveil at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show a design concept of its ultra-fast charging stations. The IONITY charging station design concept The concept looks gorgeous if you ask us – there’s everything needed for the ultimate, future-proof 350 kW power level. BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche (Volkswagen… Continue reading IONITY Debuts 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charging Station
Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid is an ultra-luxurious SUV
Bentley Bentley has been promising a hybrid version of its Bentayga SUV for over 3 years, and it’s finally here… although you might not want to pat yourself on the back if you buy one. The simply-titled Bentayga Hybrid delivers the same ultra-luxurious design of the regular model, but replaces the usual powerplant with a… Continue reading Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid is an ultra-luxurious SUV
Trucks on course IPO: Volkswagen plans to make the truck division a member of the AG in March
All articles and backgrounds 05/03/2018 Truck on course IPO Volkswagen plans to make the truck division a member of the AG in March Scania Scania trucks The Volkswagen Group wants to bring its truck and bus business with the brands Scania and MAN media reports on the stock market. Later this month, the transformation of… Continue reading Trucks on course IPO: Volkswagen plans to make the truck division a member of the AG in March