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Volkswagen Group and SAIC to produce EVs and PHEVs in China

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With the development and local production of electric vehicles and components, Volkswagen is taking the next step in the further expansion of its research and development activities in China. The company said that it will also intensify its local research in the fields of fuel cells and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well. —Prof.

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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. Top 5 Truck Companies in the World. In North America, the VNR Electric is now commercially available.

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Continental in strategic agreements with NIO on EVs, Baidu on autonomous driving

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The two companies will collaborate closely in the field of fully electric vehicles and other relevant fields, including intelligent transportation systems and automated driving, striving to build a stable partnership on a long-term basis. In 2025, we expect a market share for fully electric drive systems of around 10 percent.

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

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The strategic realignment of the motorsport activities is a strong commitment to motorsport on the part of our company. The commitments allow us to demonstrate our expertise in the areas of technology and integration on international platforms, including the world’s leading racing series for electric mobility and classic motorsport.

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Rheinmetall wins three-digit million-euro order to supply structural parts for premium automaker EV

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Rheinmetall has won a automobile industry order for structural parts worth a figure in the low three-digit million euro range. Cast in a complex process, the parts will be used in a fully electric vehicle made by a well-known premium automaker. KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH will carry out the project in Neckarsulm, Germany.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

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Electric cars are an important focus of Robert Bosch — another leading automotive company founded in Stuttgart. Today, Bosch supplies electric powertrains, systems, and components to automakers worldwide. Why would companies known for their engines turn to outsiders to make their cars go?

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History: Electric Cars: The Golden Age

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With the recent growth of the electric automobile industry , it’s no surprise that EVs are a hot topic of conversation. Whether it’s a Tesla, the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf, it’s getting more common to see electric cars on the road. Even so, there was stiff competition between traditional and electric vehicles.