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Conversion of Volkswagen Emden plant for EV production underway

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has begun conversion of its Emden, Germany plant to support the production of Evs; the first electric cars are to roll off the production line there from 2022. With the conversion of our plant at Emden into a production location for electric vehicles, Volkswagen is forcing the pace of system change. 4 and the ID.3

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In Conversation with Renault India’s Venkatram Mamillapalle | Autocar Professional

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The French carmaker’s Indian arm is looking to introduce five new models by CY27, and is also exploring alternative fuels, including CNG, for the Indian market, which is witnessing increasing cost pressures at the lower end.

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

Green Car Congress

a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ) to support the introduction of all-electric SUVs into Iceland as part of a national electric vehicle (EV) project. AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

Green Car Congress

The hotly anticipated car excelled during its first full month on the European market and became the best-selling BEV. Overall, the European car market registered its sixth consecutive month of decline in February 2019, as 1.14 Although BEV market share remained marginal at 1.9%, their volume increased by 92% to 20,000 registrations.

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Volkswagen global EV production network grows with launch of second German site in Emden

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4’s start-up is on schedule, despite the global challenges during the two-year conversion phase. Six new production halls and five new conveyor bridges and logistics buildings over a total area of some 125,000 square meters have been created as part of the plant’s conversion. Following its market launch in early 2021, the ID.4

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First Drive: The 2022 Mazda MX-30 misses the market, but does it matter?

Electrek

Mazda invited us out for a drive of its upcoming MX-30 electric compact SUV, and some conversations with Mazda’s Irvine R&D folks. more… The post First Drive: The 2022 Mazda MX-30 misses the market, but does it matter? We have a lot of thoughts to share about the car and the future of Mazda’s EV programs.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts. 2023 Yangwang U8 interior. “We’ll

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