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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has decided to manufacture the next generation of the Macan as a fully electric series. This will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche, and is due to roll off the assembly line in the Leipzig site at the start of the next decade. Current generation Macan.

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Volvo Cars aiming for 50% of sales to be fully electric by 2025

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Volvo Cars aims for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its sales by 2025, the company announced in Beijing. The announcement builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as either a mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicle.

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Volvo Cars to triple electric car production capacity in Ghent after strong year of electrified car sales

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The share of Recharge cars as a percentage of total sales more than doubled in 2020, compared to 2019. A sluggish overall market, held down by pandemic-related restrictions, meant that overall sales fell by 15.5% By 2025, it aims for its global sales to consist of 50% fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids.

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GM plans to bring plugin hybrids to North American market

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ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood: Ford and GM’s EV slowdown may benefit Tesla “Our forward plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America,” Barra said (via Automotive News ). Previously, GM also sold the Chevy Volt PHEV from 2010 to 2019, as well as the Cadillac ELR from 2014 to 2016.

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Porsche acquires stake in Fazua and plans joint ventures with Ponooc to expand involvement in e-bike market

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Porsche is further expanding its involvement in the rapidly growing market for e-bikes by acquiring a stake in Fazua , an innovative manufacturer of e-bike drive systems, and establishing a strategic partnership with Ponooc Investment B.V. The second company will focus on technological solutions in the fast growing micro-mobility market.

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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Cummins will begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019, including full battery-electric and plug-in hybrid systems. During a teleconference yesterday, Cummins Inc.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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The first Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle from the EQ brand made its US premiere at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The EQC features two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 402 hp. EQ with Mercedes me connect provides comprehensive services for electric mobility. Intelligent services. Production.

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