Auto Industry, Electric Cars and Fully Electric

Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2018

FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. It specializes in both stationary and mobile fast charging technology, allowing electric car charging to be deployed quickly and widely. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5

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Volvo Electric Cars Companies Charging

Volvo Cars reports sales of 58,667 cars worldwide in March, down 22.1%; electrified share increased to 36%

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2022

Volvo Cars reported sales of 58,677 cars worldwide in March, a decline by 22.1% During the first quarter, the number of cars sold increased gradually to a total of 148,295 cars as the supply chain constraints affecting Volvo Cars and the auto industry continued to slowly ease. to 12,378 cars in March.

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Volvo Cars sales down 17.2% in February, share of electrified cars increased to 33%

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2022

Volvo Cars reported sales of 42,067 cars in February, a decline by 17.2% Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up for 33.0% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. Sales of fully electric cars increased by 229.5% Fully electric cars increased by 174.9%

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Volkswagen starts pre-production in first China plant focused only on e-mobility; MEB-based vehicles from Oct 2020

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Celebrating the start of pre-production, a first China-specific all-electric Volkswagen ID. The start of series production of all-electric cars based on the MEB platform in Anting is scheduled for October 2020. family in China as well, a brand-new generation of fully electric and connected vehicles.

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Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ to use NVIDIA technology for AI Co-Pilot capabilities

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

At the kickoff of the 2018 International CES, Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang discussed on stage how AI is transforming the auto industry and highlighted the new I.D. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the car. BUZZ is part of the I.D.

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Aston Martin and LeEco partner to co-develop RapidE EV for market intro in 2018; potential to add Faraday Future

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

China-based technology company LeEco and Aston Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards the creation of a partnership that will develop a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept—a fully electric version of the Rapide S four-door sports sedan. Earlier post.).

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Aston Martin 2018 Future Market

Toyota faces stern critique from European funds for its lackluster EV strategy

Teslarati

JUNE 13, 2022

The company practically made hybrids mainstream with the Prius, but it has maintained a conservative stance on electric vehicles since then. Today, Toyota lags behind its American and South Korean competitors in battery-electric cars, and its hydrogen-powered sedan, the Mirai, remains a niche vehicle. .

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Hyundai will ‘take the bull by the horns’ with a new EV brand in the world’s biggest market

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Fully electric vehicles accounted for over 23% of new car sales last year in China, with 6.68 The report notes Hyundai’s executive chairman, Chung Euisun, asked employees to learn from the success of Chinese EV makers after test-driving a ZEEKR electric car. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

BYD EV sales momentum continues in January BYD sold 105,304 fully electric cars last month, up 48% from the 71,338 handed over last year. Interestingly, BYD’s all-electric vehicles are beginning to outpace its plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future.

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A look at Tesla’s potential new Gigafactory locations: Mexico, Canada, Indonesia or South Korea

Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In September, Canada’s Minister of Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne stated that Tesla did discuss the possibility of building a factory in Canada. Earlier this year, Champagne emphasized that Canada hopes to be the auto industry’s new “ supplier of choice.” Tesla South Korea.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. But things are looking up for electric. By Haden Kirkpatrick.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

Cars That Think

JANUARY 10, 2023

Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile? The German automotive sector, along with its global counterparts, is doing so by developing elektrische autos. Anatomy of an Electric Drivetrain.

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Power Powered Future DC

Toyota chief cites “silent majority” as argument against an EV-only future

Teslarati

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Numerous automakers are currently investing heavily in fully electric cars, which has been supported by strong demand for the limited number of EVs that are currently available in the market. The strong demand for electric cars has also resulted in EV prices rising this year. .

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key. Bright Automotive says it soon release an electric car with a 100 mile per gallon plus plug-in – and the company says it will keep the car economically priced. How can you quickly improve the performance of the battery in an electric car? Lose weight.

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Volvo Cars aims for 25% recycled plastics in every new car from 2025; XC60 T8 PHEV as example

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2018

Volvo Cars announced its ambition that from 2025, at least 25% of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made from recycled material. In 2017, the company announced an industry-leading commitment to electrify all new Volvo cars launched after 2019.

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Volvo PHEV Cars 2019

Mercedes to go all-electric by end of decade where conditions allow; investing €40B+ in BEVs 2022-2030

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2021

With regard to cell manufacturing, Mercedes-Benz intends to team up with new European partners to develop and efficiently produce future cells and modules, a step which ensures that Europe remains at the heart of the auto industry even in an electric era.

Mercedes

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 28, 2022

A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. “The future of Bentley will be totally electric. It’s a technology that will last till 2030 or 2040.

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EC backs project for EV battery switching: EASYBAT

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2011

EASYBAT is the first project for switchable battery electric cars approved by the Commission. The project calls for the “EASYBAT” Consortium to develop off-the-shelf automotive grade components and interfaces that enable the auto industry to easily integrate battery switching technology into their electric car platforms.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the company, the pickup will be open for pre-orders in the second quarter of 2021, with deliveries starting “as early as 2023.” – March 10, via Green Car Reports. That facility was previously used by electric car manufacturer Green Tech Automotive. – March 12, via Commercial Appeal.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

This growth is no small feat considering overall car sales have been falling in the past two years. Furthermore, a BCG report from earlier this year even predicted EV sales to overtake internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales by 2030. last month, but battery electric vehicle sales decreased by only 58.1%.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

Volvo Cars reports sales of 58,667 cars worldwide in March, down 22.1%; electrified share increased to 36%

Volvo Cars sales down 17.2% in February, share of electrified cars increased to 33%

Volkswagen starts pre-production in first China plant focused only on e-mobility; MEB-based vehicles from Oct 2020

Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ to use NVIDIA technology for AI Co-Pilot capabilities

Aston Martin and LeEco partner to co-develop RapidE EV for market intro in 2018; potential to add Faraday Future

Toyota faces stern critique from European funds for its lackluster EV strategy

Hyundai will ‘take the bull by the horns’ with a new EV brand in the world’s biggest market

BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

A look at Tesla’s potential new Gigafactory locations: Mexico, Canada, Indonesia or South Korea

How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

Toyota chief cites “silent majority” as argument against an EV-only future

Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Volvo Cars aims for 25% recycled plastics in every new car from 2025; XC60 T8 PHEV as example

Mercedes to go all-electric by end of decade where conditions allow; investing €40B+ in BEVs 2022-2030

2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

EC backs project for EV battery switching: EASYBAT

Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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