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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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And Mazda has applied its design flair to an EZ-6 electric sedan that incorporates tech from China’s Changan Automobile. GM Energy – Chevy Silverado EV energy management system According to the International Energy Agency, in an annual report and forecast out this week, EVs are set for 11% of the U.S.

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FIA grants homologation to nine manufacturers for 2018/19 Formula E season The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) released

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DS Automobiles. Jaguar Land Rover. Venturi Automobiles. When we launched the series in 2012, we had forecast to secure at least three manufacturers by Season 5. The manufacturers are: ABT Formel E. Mahindra Racing. NextEV NIO. Penske Autosport.

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ACEA says that without improved conditions, unlikely full potential of e-mobility will be met; need for standards, coordinated approach to incentives, R&D support; 2–8% market penetration for next decade

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is warning that under current conditions, it is unlikely that the full potential of e-mobility will be met. Jaguar Land Rover, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars, Volvo Group.

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GKN Automotive launches new strategy to make electric propulsion more affordable

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Industry forecasts indicate that by 2026, one in every 10 vehicles sold worldwide will be a battery-electric vehicle. It has served as a tier one system integrator on programs for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW Group, Volvo Cars, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Geely.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Drivetrains Force Hard Choices "We are in the midst of a revolution, the ongoing digital redesign of the historically analog automobile," says Venkat N. On the other hand, the number of EV start-ups that are forced out of the game might be counted by the score. Modify ICE or Go EV?