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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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Another new development are electric beam axles for pick-up trucks. In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. The highly integrated and compact housing of the 4in1 electric axle needs significantly less space than non-integrated systems.

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Audi to invest ~€14B in electromobility, digitalization and autonomous driving over next 5 years

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This planning round bears a clear signature: We are taking a very systematic approach to electric mobility and will be much more focused in future. We are consistently prioritizing our resources for future-oriented products and services that are highly attractive and relevant to the market.

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BMW investing €400M in new vehicle assembly at Munich plant as part of shift to electromobility; engine production being concentrated at Steyr and Hams Hall

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Plant Regensburg will also start manufacturing the new BMW X1 in 2022, which will be available both with an combustion engine and a fully-electric drive train. At the same time, the BMW Group is expanding its capacity for manufacturing electric drive trains. Sustainability in production.

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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

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Veloz members include: Automakers, including GM, BMW Group, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Subaru, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford. Electricity providers, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7%

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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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million automobiles were sold in the United States in 2019, of which only about 245,000 were battery-powered electric vehicles, researchers said. General Motors, the researchers said, spent $1 billion developing its first electric car, and another $1.2 billion developing its electric passenger cars.

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Electric Vehicle Insurance: Why Is It More Expensive?

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Fortunately, there are some great resources and insurance options for all EVs, thanks to the foresight of larger firms who see electric vehicles as the future of car insurance. Why Electric Car Insurance Costs More. Practice behind the wheel. The deductible on your auto insurance policy.