“We are overwhelmed by the loyalty shown by so many pre-bookers. A large majority of these customers have already ordered their 1ST from dealers. Other customers, who have had to wait for the start of production sales, will now be able to order. From July 20, they can choose between seven preconfigured ID.3 models with… Continue reading @VW Group: Emission-free mobility for all: ||sales of ID.3 start on July 20
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Tesla Cancels Sub $40,000 Standard Range Tesla Model Y
When Tesla announced the Model Y, it was expected that the car would be available in several versions, including the entry-level Rear-Wheel Drive and Standard Range (just at a later point than the all-wheel-drive Long Range versions). All the versions (LR AWD Performance, LR AWD, LR RWD and SR RWD) were initially available in the online… Continue reading Tesla Cancels Sub $40,000 Standard Range Tesla Model Y
Toyota sources crucial steel product from China’s Baowu
TOKYO — Toyota Motor will procure some of its electrical steel sheet from China Baowu Steel Group, China’s largest steel supplier, in a move that could presage an era in which Japanese steel-makers will have to compete on price as well as quality, Nikkei has learned. Steel sheet is a high-performance product and a crucial… Continue reading Toyota sources crucial steel product from China’s Baowu
@Daimler: EQ Power: Plug-in hybrids deliver everyday electric mobility
Mercedes-Benz continues its product offensive with plug-in hybrids and expands its line-up to more than 20 models Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is appealing to a broad customer base with an ever-increasing number of models in its line-up offering plug-in-hybrid technology. This trend is making an important contribution on the path to CO2‑neutral mobility that Mercedes-Benz is committed… Continue reading @Daimler: EQ Power: Plug-in hybrids deliver everyday electric mobility
Electric car maker Fisker to go public through SPAC deal at $2.9 billion valuation
(Reuters) – Electric car maker Fisker will go public through a merger with a blank check company backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc at a valuation of $2.9 billion, the companies said on Monday. FILE PHOTO: Fisker logo is seen on a Fisker Karma car at the “Auto 2016″car show in Riga,… Continue reading Electric car maker Fisker to go public through SPAC deal at $2.9 billion valuation
Daimler talks with workers heat up, with 15,000 jobs at risk
FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen near the Daimler headquarters, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Stuttgart, Germany, April 22, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Labour representatives at German carmaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) said on Monday that discussions with management over cost cuts had become “rougher”, after a board… Continue reading Daimler talks with workers heat up, with 15,000 jobs at risk
@Hyundai: Hyundai/Kia’s EV Heat Pumps a Benchmark for Other Brands
You have surely once felt that your smartphone batteries run out faster during winter. This is not just a feeling; scientifically, low temperature increases the lithium-ion battery’s internal resistance, effectively reducing its energy efficiency. The same principle applies to electric car batteries. Come winter, the EV range (distance traveled by car on a single charge)… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai/Kia’s EV Heat Pumps a Benchmark for Other Brands
@Hyundai: World First Fuel Cell Truck – Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Running Footage | Cars for Relaxing Video
Play Meet the world’s first fuel cell heavy-duty truck, Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell.First 10 units of XCIENT Fuel Cell head to Europe for commercial use, and Hyundai marks a significant milestone in the history of commercial vehicles and the development of hydrogen society.Find out more on XCIENT’s specifications with design and running footage compilation in… Continue reading @Hyundai: World First Fuel Cell Truck – Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Running Footage | Cars for Relaxing Video
Audi Snubs EVs, Says Will Continue To “Massively” Invest In Combustion Engines – CleanTechnica
Cars Published on July 11th, 2020 | by Johnna Crider July 11th, 2020 by Johnna Crider In what seems to be an obvious snub toward electric vehicles, Audi’s new CEO, Markus Duesmann, said the company will continue to “massively” invest in combustion engines. Audi, which is a Volkswagen Group subsidiary, plans to continue its investment… Continue reading Audi Snubs EVs, Says Will Continue To “Massively” Invest In Combustion Engines – CleanTechnica
@Honda: CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles
China, July 13, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Honda have signed an agreement to form a comprehensive strategic alliance on new energy vehicle batteries to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote the popularization of electrified vehicles. This agreement will enable the two companies to begin discussions on a… Continue reading @Honda: CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles