Archive for May 2018
Mark Webber test drives the new Mission E for the first time on Porsche’s test track at Weissach
Mark Webber got behind the wheel of the new Mission E for the first time on Porsche’s test track at Weissach.Here’s what he had to say about it:- “I’ve got many Porsche moments that will stay with me forever – winning the WEC in the 919 Hybrid would be one – and I think I’ve…
Read full article >>Engine giant Cummins has unveiled their new lithium-ion batteries for its electric & hybrid powertrain range
Engine manufacturer Cummins has unveiled its new lithium-ion battery range at the recent Battery Show Europe in Hannover, Germany. Cummins is the world’s largest independent designer and manufacturer of diesel engines and they power more types of equipment in more markets than any other engine brand so to see them switching to electric is a…
Read full article >>BP invests $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery developer StoreDot
Not all oil companies are ignoring the future reality of EV’s. Euro oil giant BP, who have already installed charging stations at retail sites across Europe, has invested $20 million USD in StoreDot who is developing a new battery technology that it believes will enable EV charging in the same time it takes to fill…
Read full article >>The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY electric race car has made its global debut in Berlin
The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY racecar, which will compete in the official support series for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship next season, has made its global debut in Berlin. Founder and CEO of Formula E Alejandro Agag had the honour of marking this historical moment alongside Jaguar Racing as he drove the racecar around the…
Read full article >>Daniel Abt and team-mate Lucas di Grassi secure first one-two for Audi at the Berlin E-Prix
Daniel Abt drove a dominant race to secure victory in the BMW i Berlin E-Prix in front of his home fans ahead of Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team-mate Lucas di Grassi at Tempelhof Airport. The German led from the front after clinching Julius Baer pole position to pick-up his second win in the ABB FIA…
Read full article >>A surge in electric vehicle ownership to disrupt the oil and gas industry – Deloitte
A report by Deloitte ( Enter the volt-age ) presented to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association’s 2018 Oil and Gas conference has said that a surge in electric vehicle ownership poses a major threat to the oil and gas sector. The report surveyed oil and gas executives and revealed they see electric vehicles…
Read full article >>Tesla Model X breaks electric towing record by pulling a Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Tesla has teamed up with Qantas for a World Record attempt by hitching a Tesla Model X P100D to a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a taxiway at Melbourne Airport. The Model X successfully completed the heaviest tow by an electric production passenger vehicle. While the Model X can accommodate up to seven passengers, far less…
Read full article >>20% of Americans (50 million) will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase according to AAA study
In a new study released by the American Automotive Association (AAA) 20 percent or 50 million Americans will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase. “Today, electric vehicles have mainstream appeal,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of Automotive Engineering. “While concern for the environment is still a major motivator, AAA found U.S. drivers are…
Read full article >>New Lagonda SUV aiming to be the first emission-free Luxury Battery Electric SUV to market
After stealing the 2018 Geneva motor show with the remarkable ‘Vision Concept’, Lagonda has confirmed plans for its first production model: a radical, sector-defining zero-emission SUV. The Lagonda SUV Scheduled to be unveiled in 2021, the Lagonda SUV will be the first luxury SUV exclusively driven by zero emission powertrain technologies and will uphold…
Read full article >>Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Chairman says “EV range issue has been solved now we focus on affordability”
At a press conference in Hong Kong Carlos Ghosn, Chairman of the Nissan/Renault/Mitsubishi alliance, has said that EV range anxiety is now a thing of the past and that his companies will now concentrate on lower EV prices. “We have seen that consumers do not talk anymore about range or autonomy as long as you…
Read full article >>KIA releases the first images of the new all-electric Niro with more than 450 km range
Kia has today unveiled a new all-electric version of Niro at the 5th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, Korea. Due to receive its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, the sporty and versatile Niro EV combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design and functional utility. Designed at Kia’s design centres in California,…
Read full article >>Winnebago Launches All-Electric / Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Platform
Winnebago have announced an All-Electric / Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Platform. The company has also announced a strategic partnership with Motiv Power Systems for chassis supply and joint market development. It doesn’t have the range for the needs of your average grey nomad but it could be just the EV needed for urban and semi-urban short…
Read full article >>Toyota announces all-electric C-HR and will launch 10 new electrified models in China by 2020
Toyota has advanced its plans to accelerate the development and commercialisation of electrified vehicles with the announcement of a series of new models at the Beijing Motor Show, including a battery electric car based on the C-HR crossover. The new vehicles are destined for the Chinese market and include plug-in hybrid electric versions of the…
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