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 >>Hyundai Motorsport has unveils its first electric race car at Frankfurt Motor Show
Hyundai Motorsport has today revealed the Veloster N ETCR, its first-ever electric race car, at the International Motor Show (IAA) media day in Frankfurt. Based on the road-going Veloster N model, the new car is designed specifically for the new ETCR championship, which will make its debut in 2020. The Veloster N ETCR heralds an…
Read full article >>Honda announces next phase towards electrification of its European business
Honda made several announcements today at 2019 Frankfurt motor show, giving more detail than ever before on its “Electric Vision” strategy for Europe. Honda’s “Electric Vision” strategy commits the company to electrify 100% of its European automobile sales by 2025. The first step in this plan was the launch of CR-V Hybrid, followed by the…
Read full article >>The Mercedes-Benz Formula E Team present their new car, new team principal and new driver line-up
After 125 years of motorsport history, Mercedes-Benz is about to write a new chapter in the upcoming season: at the opening round of the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship in Saudi Arabia in late November, two all-electric race cars will be fielded by the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team for the first time. Occupying…
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 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…
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…
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