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

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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.). Earlier post.).

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players. DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018.

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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

Teslarati

Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X.

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2018 Chevrolet Bolt Electric Car: What It Is & Isn't, What It Means For Tesla

Green Car Reports

The great thing about the Detroit Auto Show is that it brings so many global auto industry executives together under one roof.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Cars That Think

Stanley Whittingham , who created the lithium-ion concept, and Akira Yoshino , who developed the anode chemistry that was used in Sony’s first lithium-ion battery. Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars. Stanley Whittingham.

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Furthermore, the Bentley Hybrid Concept opens a window on the broad-ranging potential of hybrid technology. billion) up to 2018. Winterkorn also said that China is the Volkswagen Group''s largest single market and plays a key role in the Group’s Strategy 2018. Earlier post.). billion (US$25.1 Earlier post.).

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Electric Car Watch #9: Where is the Strom-R3 electric car?

Plug In India

⚡: How Strom Motors can be a significant EV player this decade In 2018, we were delighted to see a startup based in Mumbai showcase a unique concept. The R3 was revealed in 2018 in Mumbai Here are some suggestions on how Strom can remain a relevant player this decade. Electric Car Watch ? That is definitely concerning.