There are still a lot of myths and misunderstandings about EV infrastructure. Few people in the EV business have as much experience as Darryll Harrison. Before becoming ChargePoint’s director of global communications in 2016, Harrison managed comms for the launch of three different electric vehicles. He worked at Nissan in 2008 and 2009 leading up… Continue reading Public EV Charging Is Often Free: Observations From ChargePoint
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VW’s Traton trucks pursues growth with China, U.S. alliances
FILE PHOTO: Visitors stand at the booth of Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton Group, former Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s trucks business Traton wants to use alliances with rivals in China, the United States and Japan to tap into global growth and achieve… Continue reading VW’s Traton trucks pursues growth with China, U.S. alliances
Porsche’s all-electric Tesla rival to come with three years free charging
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2019 Porsche Taycan
German carmaker Porsche announced that buyers of its new all-electric Taycan model will get three years of free charging at stations across the United States.
The deal is part of a tie-up with Electrify America which operates almost 500 highway charging stations spread across the U.S. Each Taycan owner will now receive three years of unlimited charges of up to 30-minutes at each use.
Porsche has said its battery technology used in the Taycan car will be able to absorb charging rates of up to 350 kilowatts, almost three times greater than the current crop of Tesla batteries.
It said in a statement Monday that Porsche drivers using Electrify America's fast charging points, will become the fastest at recharging across today's car market, and a quick charge of 4 minutes would allow drivers to add 60 miles of range.
Source: Porsche
2019 Porsche Taycan
President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America Klaus Zellmer said that Electrify America's agreement with Porsche will provide a national infrastructure of fast charging that “frees Taycan owners from range anxiety.”
The news release also unveiled Porsche-designed home chargers, noting that 95 percent of charging occurs at home or work. All 191 U.S. dealers of Porsche cars will also install fast-charging points.
Porsche confirmed to CNBC last week it plans to double its production plan on the electric car it hasn't even released yet.
Source: Porsche
2019 Porsche Taycan
The German carmaker known for its sports cars and racing heritage said stronger-than-expected demand has led it to boost production on the Taycan from 20,000 to 40,000 units.
There is no official sticker price for the Porsche Taycan but it was reported in December that the car will come in three variants, ranging from $90,000 to $140,000.
That places Porsche's new offering squarely in the same pricing category of Tesla's more expensive models.
The Taycan will reportedly be unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in September with showrooms receiving the vehicle by early 2020.
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Audi promotes EEBUS Standard for Intelligent Connection of Electric Cars and Buildings
Audi is actively involved in shaping the digital energy world of the future. The brand with the four rings is involved in the EEBUS initiative to promote networking across manufacturer and industry boundaries. The Audi e-tron (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.2 – 22.6 (WLTP); 24.6 – 23.7 (NEFZ); CO2 emissions… Continue reading Audi promotes EEBUS Standard for Intelligent Connection of Electric Cars and Buildings
Electric Life: Volkswagen subsidiary Elli offers Volkswagen Naturstrom® throughout Germany with immediate effect
Volkswagen Naturstrom® comes from sustainable sources. The Volkswagen Group is taking a further consistent step towards sustainability. The new Group subsidiary, Elli Group GmbH, is offering an eco-power tariff that is available throughout Germany with immediate effect. The first product from Elli is called “Volkswagen Naturstrom®”, comes from 100-percent renewable sources and is intended for… Continue reading Electric Life: Volkswagen subsidiary Elli offers Volkswagen Naturstrom® throughout Germany with immediate effect
Press Releases – Gerrit Marx takes on Chairmanship of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Brussels, 29 January 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announces that Gerrit Marx, the newly-appointed President Commercial and Specialty Vehicles at CNH Industrial, takes on the role of Chairman of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicle Board this year. This follows a recent structural reorganisation within CNH Industrial and its IVECO brand. The ACEA Commercial Vehicle… Continue reading Press Releases – Gerrit Marx takes on Chairmanship of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Volkswagen Board Member for Human Resources: only a united Europe can master structural change and safeguard social accord
Kilian commits to intensive efforts for the transformation to e-mobility: “We strive to be pioneers in e-mobility and are therefore investing some €30 billion” Board Member for Human Resources asks political leaders to exercise discretion and use a sense of proportion with regard to the transformation: “If we lose sight of the social factor, we… Continue reading Volkswagen Board Member for Human Resources: only a united Europe can master structural change and safeguard social accord
Volkswagen invests in Ethiopian automotive industry
Volkswagen invests in Ethiopian automotive industry
Porsche Taycan owners will get three years free charging at hundreds of Electrify America stations
Owners of the upcoming Porsche Taycan will get three years of free charging at hundreds of Electrify America public stations that will blanket the U.S. in the coming months. And in many cases, that will include access to DC fast chargers that will allow the Taycan, which is designed to have an 800 volt battery that… Continue reading Porsche Taycan owners will get three years free charging at hundreds of Electrify America stations
Porsche Taycan Owners Get 3 Years Of Free Electrify America Charging
2 H BY MARK KANE Porsche will launch Taycan with a free charging package in the U.S. Porsche Cars North America announced an agreement with Electrify America (both part of Volkswagen Group) so that the Porsche Taycan model will come with three years of free charging (“unlimited 30-minute charging” sessions“) at Electrify America network in the U.S.… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Owners Get 3 Years Of Free Electrify America Charging