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Delphi Technologies announce new industry leading 800v inverter to cut ev charging time in half
Delphi Technologies is the first in the industry with volume production of a 800 V silicon carbide (SiC) inverter, one of the key components of highly efficient next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. The new inverter enables electrical systems up to 800 volts, significantly extending electric vehicle (EV) range and halving charging times compared with today’s…
Read full article >>BMW Group aims to have one million electrified vehicles on the roads in 2021
The BMW Group is focusing on the next electromobility milestone: “By the end of 2021, we aim to have a total of one million electrified vehicles on the roads,” stated Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on Tuesday. “We are already right…
Read full article >>BMW Australia partners with Chargefox to deliver i3 customers new high-capacity charging solution
BMW Group Australia has announced a new partnership with electric vehicle charging operator Chargefox that provides customers of the progressive BMW i3 and i3S 120Ah with a convenient solution now and into the future. Owners of the BMW i3 and i3S 120Ah will receive a three-year subscription to Chargefox, which includes a 250kWh/year allowance.…
Read full article >>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 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…
Read full article >>Australia’s Tritium signs huge new deal that will see number of rapid chargers across UK double
Australia’s Tritium, a world leader in electric vehicle fast charging technology, has signed a deal with BOX ENERGI to be the sole supplier of DC rapid chargers for sites across the United Kingdom for its DRIVE ENERGI network. DRIVE ENERGI is targeting to complete the installation of 2,500 charging locations by 2025, with at least…
Read full article >>A milestone in electric mobility: GKN Automotive supplies one millionth eDrive system
The world’s leading supplier of automotive all-wheel drive and electric driveline technology and systems, GKN Automotive, will this month deliver its one millionth eDrive system. Demand for GKN Automotive’s expanding eDrive portfolio, which encompasses a range of driveline technologies for electrified vehicles, has increased markedly over recent years. The company currently has five major eDrive…
Read full article >>New technology being developed to generate electric power from within a tyre
A new technology that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have developed the Energy Harvester that takes advantage of the build up of static electricity, known as frictional charging, to produce power efficiently…
Read full article >>Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle range and performance specs released
Harley-Davidson has finally released the full specs for the new Livewire electric motorcycle. Aimed at the urban rider the Livewire has a 15.5-kwh battery pack providing a city range of 235kms and features DC fast-charging which cuts charge times to an hour. Because maximum torque is always on tap, roll-on acceleration for passing from any…
Read full article >>Iconic British brand MG launches the MG ZS EV family friendly fully electric car
MG Motor UK today announced its entry into the zero-emissions vehicle market with the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car. The new MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to a wider audience than ever before and represents an exciting new chapter in the MG story. ZS EV is MG’s most…
Read full article >>The world’s first fully electric British hypercar, the all-new Lotus Evija, has been revealed.
The world’s first fully electric British hypercar, the all-new Lotus Evija, has been revealed. With unparalleled performance and a target power output of 2,000 PS, it sets new standards in terms of advanced EV engineering. Quite simply, the Lotus Evija is the most powerful series production road car ever built. Like all Lotus cars throughout…
Read full article >>Hyundai Kona Electric wins the automotive category at the 2019 Good Design Awards
The Hyundai Kona Electric has earned top honours at the 2019 Good Design Awards, securing the overall award in the Automotive and Transport product category. Kona Electric’s outstanding success comes in a year that is notable for its high calibre of entries, including rival EVs Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf. Judges were won over…
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