GKN Automotive, a Tier 1 supplier that has sold over a million of its eAxle electric axle systems, has announced that 13 more electrified models powered by its eDrive technology will soon go on sale. The models, from four global manufacturers, range from four-wheel-drive SUVs to a battery-electric city car. The powertrain line-up includes GKN’s… Continue reading Four global carmakers to use GKN electric drive systems
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Chinese electric vehicle maker develops new kind of delivery car
BEIJING — In China, where demand for home delivery services is growing rapidly and the working-age population is declining, the workloads of delivery drivers will only increase. Delivery drivers usually use three-wheeled electric vehicles, which are cheap and zippy and have relatively high capacity. But these vehicles have obvious flaws. They are larger than electric… Continue reading Chinese electric vehicle maker develops new kind of delivery car
Aptera Reveals First Never Charge Solar Vehicle
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aptera Motors today announced it has introduced the first solar electric vehicle (sEV) that requires no charging for most daily use and boasts a range of up to 1,000 miles per full charge, shattering industry performance achievements to date. Aptera leverages breakthroughs in lightweight structures, low-drag aerodynamics and cooling,… Continue reading Aptera Reveals First Never Charge Solar Vehicle
Aston Martin to hold internal inquiry after ‘sockpuppet PR firm’ row
The boss of Aston Martin has called for an internal investigation after the British carmaker was accused of using a “sockpuppet PR firm” to legitimise a report which used data criticised as misleading to discredit electric vehicles. The new chief executive, Tobias Moers, said Aston Martin’s involvement in the widely discredited report began before he… Continue reading Aston Martin to hold internal inquiry after ‘sockpuppet PR firm’ row
Aston Martin to offer combustion engines beyond 2030
Aston Martin will continue to make cars powered solely by an internal combustion engine beyond 2030. Aston chairman Lawrence Stroll, speaking at the Financial Times Future of the Car Summit, said there were “always going to be enthusiasts” who would want cars powered solely by internal combustion engines (ICE), and Aston would cater for them.… Continue reading Aston Martin to offer combustion engines beyond 2030
GKN electric drive systems to power 13 new electrified models
GKN Automotive, a tier one supplier that has sold over a million of its eAxle electric axle systems, has announced that 13 more electrified models powered by its eDrive technology will soon go on sale. The models, from four global manufacturers, range from four-wheel-drive SUVs to a battery-electric city car. The powertrain line-up includes GKN’s… Continue reading GKN electric drive systems to power 13 new electrified models
@Hyundai: Hyundai to lead charge into electric era with EV platform ‘E-GMP’
Hyundai Motor Group reveals E-GMP, its first dedicated BEV platform, for next-generation BEV line-up BEVs based on E-GMP can provide range over 500km on a full charge (WLTP) and be charged up to 80% within 18 minutes through high-speed charging High performance model based on E-GMP will accelerate from zero to 100kph in less than… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai to lead charge into electric era with EV platform ‘E-GMP’
Volvo Trucks launches VNR Electric model in North America
Volvo Trucks North America has announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start in early 2021. The VNR Electric model is now commercially available in North America. The Volvo VNR Electric is… Continue reading Volvo Trucks launches VNR Electric model in North America
@niche: The AC Superblower updated for the new world.000346
So does it have heritage, style, performance and total emissions free capability? Of course, it does – its the latest model in the rebirth of AC Cars. The AC Cobra Series 4–electric or: ‘The AC Superblower updated for the new world’. The true close relation to this exciting new supercar, the AC Cobra Series 4… Continue reading @niche: The AC Superblower updated for the new world.000346
Daimler board backs strategy, staff fund planned
File Image BERLIN: The supervisory board of German automaker Daimler agreed on Thursday to back a strategic plan to cut fixed costs, capex and R&D spending and announced a new transformation fund for staff worth 1 billion euros ($1.22 billion) up until 2025. Daimler said in a statement that the supervisory board had given its… Continue reading Daimler board backs strategy, staff fund planned