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Volkswagen brand to spend more than €9B on electrification over next 5 years; expansion of platform model

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The brand currently has two fully-electric cars in its program. Work on converting the Zwickau plant to be run exclusively as an electric mobility site is already underway, and in addition the plants in Emden and Hanover will switch to the production of electric vehicles from 2022. With the fully-electric ID.1

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Porsche and Boeing to partner on premium urban air mobility market; electric VTOL concept

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—Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. Boeing, Porsche and Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, are developing a concept for a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (VTOL).

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs New Eco Road Warriors Are Coming Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are notorious for their poor gas mileage, which leads to increased fuel costs and higher greenhouse gas emissions. Many wonder if fully electric models could hit the pavement soon. It is not yet for sale.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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In an indication of the disparate income effects of the ongoing reopening/shutdown cycle in the state, sales of the higher cost alternative fuel vehicles held up better as higher wage workers have been more able to retain their jobs and incomes through telecommuting, according to the California Center for Jobs & The Economy.

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Hyundai and Kia make €100M strategic investment in Arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

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The company’s strength lies in its skateboard vehicle platform with a modular component structure, a cost-effective base which incorporates a battery pack, electric motor and driveline components. Hyundai and Kia recently announced the development of fully-electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs).

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Audi targeting sales of 800,000 BEVs and PHEVs in 2025

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Audi aims to sell approximately 800,000 fully electric cars and plug-in hybrids in the year 2025. Also in electric mobility, we want to become the Number 1 among the premium manufacturers—with full suitability for everyday use, no compromises, top quality and driving pleasure for the customer.

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Volkswagen says it can profitably sell a self-driving system for €7 an hour

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Since 2018, Volkswagen has been developing its Modular Electric Drive, or MEB, platform for electric vehicles. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving systems are for sale for one lump sum: currently $10,000 on top of what you pay for your car. Credit: Volkswagen ). “How much is the train ticket? What do you think about this idea?

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