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Volkswagen ID. R sets new electric record on the Nürburgring

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Romain Dumas (F) beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (GB, NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. once again underlined the performance capabilities of Volkswagen’s electric drive. The 500 kW (680 PS) electric race car is the racing flagship of the future fully electric ID. With an average speed of 206.96

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

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BMW C evolution or BMW CE 04 is the new electric scooter from BMW production line. This was the concept in 2017 which is now at the final stage of production line. as per the CEO of BMW AG Oliver Zipse The BMW CE 04 is our new electric star for the city. It combines an e-drive with emotion and motorcycling fun.

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Mercedes-Benz to build electric vehicles in 6 plants on 3 continents; global battery network; EQC in 2019

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More than 10 models of the more than 50 electrified vehicles will be fully electric cars—in all segments, from smart to large SUVs. billion) in the expansion of its electrical fleet and an additional €1 billion (US$1.2 The company plans to invest €10 billion (US$12.4 Earlier post.).

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Roskill: automotive batteries and stainless steel to drive nickel demand

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In its new ten-year market outlook to 2027, Roskill, a leading provider of international metals and minerals research, forecasts primary nickel consumption to rise by just under 4% per year between 2017 and 2027, driven by increased consumption by stainless steel producers and by growth in demand in the automotive battery sector.

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BMW Group signs €540M supply contract with Ganfeng for lithium from mines in Australia

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Ganfeng is the world’s third-largest and China’s largest lithium compounds producer and the world’s largest lithium metals producer in terms of production capacity as of 31 December 2017, according to CRU. We aim to have 25 electrified models in our line-up by 2023 and more than half will be fully electric.

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Volkswagen’s MOIA introduces electric ridesharing car for up to 6 passengers; 300km range

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In 2018, we’ll be ready to launch our ride pooling concept internationally and take the first steps toward our goal of reducing the number of cars in major cities by one million in Europe and the USA by 2025. The MOIA car is a fully electric car that provides space for up to six passengers to fit comfortably.

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Audi to increase participation in Formula E; full factory-backed motorsport program for 2017/2018

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Audi will intensify its future commitment in Formula E —the world’s first racing series for fully electric race cars. Starting in the 2016/2017 season that opens in Hong Kong on 9 October, Audi will increase its involvement in Formula E Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport. The ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport FE02 for 2016/2017.

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