@Toyota: Toyota Introduces Second-Generation Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as Design and Technology Flagship Sedan

Striking, Elegant New Coupe Design on Premium RWD Platform Upgraded FCEV Powertrain with Enhanced Performance 30-Percent Increase in Range up to 402 Miles on XLE Grade More Luxury, Safety and Tech Features Up to $15,000 of Hydrogen Fuel Included with Mirai Purchase or Lease Starting MSRP of $49,500; More Than $9,000 Less Than Outgoing Model… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Introduces Second-Generation Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as Design and Technology Flagship Sedan

Nissan picks Japan, not Britain, to make Ariya electric car for EU

TOKYO — Nissan Motor has decided against manufacturing its newest electric vehicle in the U.K. for sale in the European Union, Nikkei has learned, over concerns that the automobile will face higher tariffs in the absence of a post-Brexit trade deal. Instead, Nissan will ship the Ariya from Japan when the vehicle goes on sale in the… Continue reading Nissan picks Japan, not Britain, to make Ariya electric car for EU

Next.e.GO Mobile SE gearing up for production in Germany early 2021; first international production LOI signed with state of Greece

With the conclusion of the transaction with its predecessor, e.GO Mobile AG, the acquisition of the entire business assets and the facilities required for production in Germany has been successfully completed. The Next.e.GO Mobile SE has already received its World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) number. The re-appointment as a vehicle manufacturer is scheduled in the first… Continue reading Next.e.GO Mobile SE gearing up for production in Germany early 2021; first international production LOI signed with state of Greece

Indian mobility startups eye new offerings to fuel EV strategy

Vogo, a two-wheeler shared mobility startup, plans to launch low-speed EV variants, while Yulu, the biggest in this space, is exploring high-speed variants as part of its product offering. “We aim to introduce low-speed variants in the first half of 2021 as there is a market for this segment in short distances. We are finalising… Continue reading Indian mobility startups eye new offerings to fuel EV strategy

@BMW: BMW Group commissions study on sustainable lithium extraction.000821

Munich. The BMW Group is continuing its efforts to achieve sustainable supply chains and has commissioned two renowned American universities to conduct a scientific analysis of water consumption in the lithium extraction process. The aim of the University of Alaska-Anchorage and University of Massachusetts-Amherst study will be to investigate the impacts of lithium extraction on… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group commissions study on sustainable lithium extraction.000821

@Tata-JLR: INTRODUCING THE JAGUAR VISION GRAN TURISMO SV: THE ULTIMATE ALL-ELECTRIC GAMING ENDURANCE RACER

Vision Gran Turismo SV: All-electric virtual endurance race car designed by Jaguar and engineered by Jaguar SV for Gran Turismo  Emotive evolution: Developed from the existing Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé to deliver extreme performance, traction and high-speed stability  Real-world design study: Full-scale model built by Jaguar Design to showcase the most radical interpretation yet of an all-electric Jaguar race car  Virtual engineering: Vision Gran Turismo SV is… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: INTRODUCING THE JAGUAR VISION GRAN TURISMO SV: THE ULTIMATE ALL-ELECTRIC GAMING ENDURANCE RACER

@niche: Sono Motors Completes €45 million Series C Funding Round000373

Sono Motors is on a mission of enabling a mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, with integrated solar cells and innovative mobility services, the Sion. Both, the integrated solar technology as… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Completes €45 million Series C Funding Round000373

@Hyundai: Executive Interviews on E-GMP

On Dec. 2, Hyundai Motor Group unveiled on Youtube the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the group’s first dedicated platform for BEV. Its optimized design for BEVs makes it more efficient and eco-friendlier than ever—it certainly appears that the group’s long-accumulated know-how in electrification is poised now to usher in a revolution in how we experience… Continue reading @Hyundai: Executive Interviews on E-GMP