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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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The highly automated manufacture of electric motors in Györ. The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight. After acquiring it, Audi Brussels converted the plant to produce the Audi A1, a new addition to the Audi model range at the time.

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.

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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

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My business journey began with a 1984 BMW 3 Series that I converted into an electric car in my garage at the age of 20, so it’s a perfect piece of symmetry to partner with the BMW Group today,” Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Group, said. A significant part of the campus will be dedicated to BMW. “My

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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With the expertise offered by Siemens, a leader in power electronics and electric motor product, Valeo would maintain its technological lead by offering a comprehensive line-up of technologies ranging from micro-hybrid to all-electric solutions. Its headquarters will be located in Erlangen, Germany.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. An asynchronous motor is used at the front axle. In addition, the EQB 300 4MATIC and EQB 350 4MATIC also have an eATS on the rear axle with a newly developed permanently excited synchronous motor. kWh/100 km) with 215 kW.

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Porsche is finally unveiling the Macan EV this week, its latest sketches show an early look

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After several delays, Audi began “a new chapter in drive production” with the start of electric motor production for the PPE in November. The Győr, Hungary, site supplies both Audi and Porsche. Porsche previewing Macan EV ahead of the big debut The Macan EV is Porsche’s first EV that the brand is converting from an existing nameplate.

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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NLE will have exclusive distribution rights for the NXR, the new model premiered by Reva at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and consequent follow-up models, such as the sports coupé NXG, which will be launched in 2011. Earlier post.)

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