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Volkswagen ID. R using Formula 1 DRS for optimal aerodynamics for Nürburgring run

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Though almost identical in length at roughly 20 kilometers, the Nordschleife presents a completely different challenge for aerodynamics in comparison to the hill climb at Pikes Peak. R as the racing spearhead of the future fully-electric production vehicles from the ID. R in the wind tunnel. —Hervé Dechipre. With the ID.

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TU Mnchen and BMW collaborating on work to replace copper with aluminum as a conductor in on-board power systems

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Currently copper is the conductive material of choice; however, in comparison to aluminum copper is heavy and expensive. Stanford University, California, USA: Design Society, 2009, pp. Bergendahl, M. Grimheden, and L. Leifer, Eds. 1-539 - 1-550.

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JATO: Tesla most popular global electric vehicle brand between January and September 2017; EV sales accelerating

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Global manufacturers are now entering the Chinese market, as fully electric vehicles will earn more credits than plug-in hybrids under the country’s new Carbon Credit Program, which will come into effect in 2019. In comparison, it took decades for the country to outsell them on traditional internal combustion engines.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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The term “range anxiety” was a common association for early electric vehicle users, who were troubled by the fear of their battery electric vehicles (BEVs, also known as fully-electric vehicles) running out of battery power and the potential of being stranded on the roadside.

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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As one point of comparison, customers bought 54,451 Nissan LEAFs EVs in fiscal year 2017—a 15% increase from 47,423 a year earlier. Speeding up the shift to e-mobility will help us to meet the extremely ambitious CO 2 targets that have been set in Europe, China and the USA. —Thomas Ulbrich. Earlier post.).

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

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Volkswagen USA name change to Voltswagen is an April Fools’ joke afterall – At first I and most folks on social media thought the news that Volkswagen USA would change its name to Voltswagen was a brilliant April Fools joke. – March 30, via CleanTechnica. – March 30, via Green Car Reports.

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