Archive for August 2019
Origin Energy & Hyundai partnership offers IONIQ & Kona EV owners cheaper power bills
IONIQ and Kona Electric owners can now save up to $750 on a solar system for their home, courtesy of a partnership between Hyundai and Origin. As the first to market retail offer and partnership between an automotive brand and an energy provider, the programme gives owners of Hyundai EV and Hybrid models a new…
Read full article >>The all new 100% electric Peugeot e-208 UK pricing and specification announced
The specifications of PEUGEOT’s first new generation, 100% electric vehicle, the e-208 has been announced. The e-208 uses a 50kWh battery and 136hp electric motor to provide a 340km range from a full charge under the WLTP testing. UK pricing after deducting the UK Governments Plug-In Car Grant will be approx $49,000 AUD. The e-208…
Read full article >>Electric and Driverless Cars could boost Australia’s economy by $92bn
Electric and driverless cars could add up to AUD$92 billion to Australia’s economy by 2050, according to a new study by L.E.K. Consulting. New technologies and mobility options such as car sharing (e.g., GoGet, Flexicar) and ride sharing/pooling (e.g., Uber, Lyft, Ola) are already changing the way we travel and use traditional transport modes such…
Read full article >>Hyundai Motorsport has begun work on its first ever electric race car
Hyundai Motorsport has begun work on its first ever electric race car in an exciting new project that will herald a new motorsport era for the company. The car, which has been designed and built at Hyundai Motorsport’s headquarters in Alzenau, Germany, will break cover for the first time on September 10, the media day…
Read full article >>Hyundai launches its first car with solar roof charging system
Hyundai Motor is launching its first car with a solar roof charging system. This groundbreaking eco-friendly technology will provide vehicles with additional electrical power, as well as increasing fuel efficiency and driving range. Hyundai Motor’s solar roof charging system makes its debut on the New Sonata Hybrid. The system supports the vehicle’s electric power source,…
Read full article >>The new entry level all electric Audi e-tron 50 Quattro revealed ahead of 2020 release
A second version of the Audi e-tron charged with opening up the benefits of the first fully electric Audi to a wider audience has been confirmed for series production and will launch in the UK in 2020. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, its 71 kWh battery and two…
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