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Volkswagen BEV deliveries increase by 45% globally

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Despite the current general reluctance in the European market to buy battery-powered vehicles, we gained market share and remained market leader in this segment. Despite the current general reluctance in the European market to buy battery-powered vehicles, we gained market share and remained market leader in this segment.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 adds even more performance to hot-rod electric car

EV Central

For those who just can’t get enough performance, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept has been unwrapped at the Tokyo Auto Salon previewing a whole raft of new upgrades for the fast battery-powered SUV. If so, expect the 0-100km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds to tumble further into hypercar territory. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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Volkswagen nearly doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2021 to 263K; all electrified vehicle sales at 369K

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The lagging supply of semiconductors caused limitations in production throughout the course of the year, which ultimately had a major impact on the unit sales figures, the company said. The proportion of purely battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles nearly doubled to 7.5% of total deliveries (2020: 4%).

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Audi & FAW sign strategic growth plan for China; focus on electrification and digitalization; 5 more e-tron models

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In the next five years alone, Audi and FAW have agreed to produce five additional e-tron models locally and introduce them to the Chinese market—including purely battery-powered cars with ranges of more than 500 kilometers (310.7 —Dietmar Voggenreiter, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Audi AG.

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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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The engines will be installed in certain Toyota-produced vehicles planned for sale in the European market. The battery technology that we will develop with BMW will be the core technology for both reducing and replacing petroleum fuel. liter and 2.0-liter liter diesel engines to TME starting in 2014. —Klaus Draeger.

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

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Called the Morgan XP-1, the new battery-electric concept is said to preview the small British firm’s latest EV tech, rather than pave the way for a zero-emission three-wheeler Morgan. Based on the current combustion-powered Morgan Super3, the electric version ditches the Ford-sourced 1.5-litre

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97% of US buyers opted for 2.5L stop/start base engine on 2014, 2015 Malibu

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features a unique two-step intake valve actuation system designed to enhance efficiency and help lower emissions, while also enhancing low-rpm torque, for a greater feeling of power at lower speeds. An auxiliary battery powers electric accessories such as the climate system, power windows and radio during engine restarts.

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