Archive for April 2020
Vivaro-e fully-electric van announced by Vauxhall in the UK
Vauxhall today released the first pictures of the Vivaro-e, its first factory-built, fully-electric van, set to arrive in the market as more and more UK cities welcome emissions-free vehicles. Built on the same line as the diesel-engined Vivaro, and available to order from June in two lengths and two body variants, the new battery electric…
Read full article >>Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany is restarting production of electric cars after COVID shutdown
The Volkswagen plant in Zwickau is gradually restarting production of electric cars. Production of the all-electric ID.3 has resumed, initially with reduced capacity and significantly slower cycle times. Numerous additional measures to protect the health of the workforce are being implemented, and the restart is also oriented to the gradual stabilization of international supply chains.…
Read full article >>Kona Electric named Best Small Family Car in Top Gear’s inaugural Electric Awards
Kona Electric has been acknowledged as the Best Small Family Car in the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards, after it showcased its strengths on a 1,600 kilometre road trip across 9 European countries. Hyundai’s fully electric SUV was not only commended for its efficiency and long distance capability but also for its smooth and effortless performance.…
Read full article >>Porsche premiere their first all-electric sports car – The Porsche Taycan
Porsche presented its first fully-electric sports car to the public today with a spectacular world premiere held simultaneously on three continents. “The Taycan links our heritage to the future. It carries forward the success story of our brand – a brand that has fascinated and thrilled people the world over for more than 70 years,”…
Read full article >>KIA SOUL EV wins 2020 World Urban Car at the World Car Awards
The World Car Awards and our 86 jurors from around the world recognize the widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and extend our condolences to all those affected. In deference to that impact, we are respectfully limiting the reveal of the 2020 World Car Awards winners to announcement via digital media. The Road to the…
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