BMW is not investing in a bespoke flagship electric sedan, unlike Mercedes-Benz which is working on the EQS, a vehicle that’s totally different compared to the new soon-to-be-revealed S-Class. Bavaria’s answer to the EQS, and other bespoke luxury electric sedans like the upcoming Jaguar XJ, will just be a different version of the upcoming 7… Continue reading BMW 7 Series EV, Which Might Be Called i7, Spotted Under Camouflage
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New Tesla registrations in California nearly halved in the second quarter, data shows (TSLA)
Tesla’s vehicle registrations nearly halved in the U.S. state of California during the second quarter, according to data from Cross-Sell, a marketing research firm that collates title and registration data. Most parts of the United States were under government-imposed stay-at-home orders between April and June to combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, which impacted… Continue reading New Tesla registrations in California nearly halved in the second quarter, data shows (TSLA)
@BMW: BMW Group continues to drive electromobility: Long-term supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe concluded
Munich. The BMW Group is driving the expansion of electromobility and has signed a long-term supply contract worth 2 billion euros for battery cells with the Swedish company Northvolt. The battery cells will be produced in Europe at the Northvolt gigafactory currently under construction in Skellefteå in northern Sweden (series plant Northvolt Ett) from 2024.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group continues to drive electromobility: Long-term supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe concluded
Tesla is looking for new locations ‘immediately available’ to expand service
Tesla is looking for new locations in order to expand its service capacity in several markets, including Bay Area, Atlanta, Puerto Rico and more. Last year, Tesla has made several statements about expanding service after CEO Elon Musk admitted a “foolish oversight” of Tesla’s service coverage and plans to open many more service centers around the… Continue reading Tesla is looking for new locations ‘immediately available’ to expand service
The war is over: Nissan to switch from CHAdeMO to CCS in US and Europe
Fight fans have been following the fortunes of the competing DC fast charging standards, CHAdeMO and CCS, for the past several years, but it’s been apparent for a while that the tide of the struggle has turned. When we reported on recently released figures from the DOE showing that the two standards account for similar… Continue reading The war is over: Nissan to switch from CHAdeMO to CCS in US and Europe
@VW Group: Audi e-tron Is World Market Leader in Its Segment
The Audi e-tron is the worldwide market leader in its segment. The first fully electric series production model from Audi is popular all over the world with customers and media alike. Numerous awards and comparative tests stand testament to this. With the e-tron GT, the Q4 e-tron, and the Q4 e-tron Sportback, Audi is looking… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi e-tron Is World Market Leader in Its Segment
Tesla registrations in California nearly halve in second quarter: data
FILE PHOTO: The Tesla logo is seen on a car in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s vehicle registrations nearly halved in the U.S. state of California during the second quarter, according to data from Cross-Sell, a marketing research firm that collates title and registration data. Most parts… Continue reading Tesla registrations in California nearly halve in second quarter: data
Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line
Tesla is currently undergoing major upgrades at Fremont factory and now we’ve learned that it is soon planning a shutdown as it is opening a new assembly line. When Tesla was forced to shut down its Fremont factory due to COVID-19, Electrek reported that Tesla is going to use the factory shutdowns to do upgrades… Continue reading Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line
The EIB finances the innovation strategy of the component manufacturer Zanini with 25 million
MADRID, Jul 15 (EUROPA PRESS) – The European Investment Bank (EIB) will finance the research, development and innovation (R & D + i) investments of the Spanish group Zanini, specializing in the development of components for the automotive sector, with 25 million euros. Under the framework of the Investment Plan for Europe, the objective of… Continue reading The EIB finances the innovation strategy of the component manufacturer Zanini with 25 million
Maintenance of an electric car costs 30% less than that of a combustion one
MADRID, Jul 15 (EUROPA PRESS) – The maintenance of an electric car costs 30% less than that of a combustion one, according to data from the automobile company Peugeot, which ensures that a ‘zero emission’ model generates “significant savings” throughout its useful life compared to a gasoline or diesel model. For example, Peugoet highlights that… Continue reading Maintenance of an electric car costs 30% less than that of a combustion one