Archive for January 2019
Bird holds off Wehrlein to win Chile scorcher in the sweltering Santiago sunshine
Sam Bird handled the heat under pressure from Pascal Wehrlein to win his first race of the season in the sweltering Santiago sunshine. With Wehrlein hot on his heels in the closing stages of the warmest Formula E race on record, Bird held his nerve with a peerless performance around the perimeter roads of Parque…
Read full article >>D’Ambrosio wins Marrakesh E-Prix with dramatic last lap dash as BMW pair collide
Jerome D’Ambrosio sprinted to victory in a dramatic last lap dash to the finish in Marrakesh, after a late safety car bunched-up the pack following a collision between BMW i Andretti Motorsport pairing Antonio Felix da Costa and Alexander Sims. Despite picking-up his third victory in Formula E, it’s the first time D’Ambrosio has actually…
Read full article >>BMW group sold over 140,000 electrified vehicles in 2018 including 25,000 in the USA
The BMW Group sold more than 140,000 electrified (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) vehicles in 2018, thereby confirming its leading role in the field of electromobility. In total, 142,617 (+38.4%) electrified BMW and MINI vehicles were delivered to customers around the world last year. “Since launching the BMW i3 in 2013, the BMW Group has rapidly…
Read full article >>Nissan LEAF e+ announced with new powertrain giving additional power and a longer 458km range
Nissan today unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, further broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling electric car¹ by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range. The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. The new powertrain adds to the car’s range…
Read full article >>The INFINITI QX Inspiration SUV concept to be unveiled in Detroit on 14th January 2019
Previewing the brand’s electrified future, INFINITI will unveil its new QX Inspiration concept at the 2019 North American International Auto Show this month. The new concept represents INFINITI’s plans for high-performance electrified vehicles, offering complete range confidence, while signalling a new era for INFINITI design enabled by new technology. Infused with Japanese DNA, a refreshed…
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