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Volkswagen sets sights on electric record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with further-developed ID. R

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R electric sports car is targeting another record in the summer of 2019: the lap record for electric cars on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, regarded as the toughest racetrack in the world. Above all, we will modify the aerodynamics of the ID. The current record for fully-electric vehicles stands at 6:45.90

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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Depending on the general development of the racing series, a works involvement is envisaged as of the series’ season 5, 2018/2019, provided the conditions and circumstances are right. Electric mobility will continue to grow in importance. It includes cooperation at engineer level and the mutual use of resources.

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Top 5 Truck Companies in the World With the Potential to Revolutionise the Logistics Sector

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We don’t have to stress the point that, the automobile industry is going all-electric. Earlier, electric vehicles were used extensively in manufacturing plants for material handling and stocking purposes. Now they are to take over the skies and waters with futuristic electric planes and yachts being developed.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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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. Despite that and other numerous issues, the electric vehicle sector has gained traction in the previous year.