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Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

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In the future, every Volkswagen dealer in Germany will provide at least one AC charger with 11 kW power and one DC charger with 22 kW power. In addition, the Group engages worldwide in setting up fast-charging networks via IONITY in Europe, Electrify America in the USA and CAMS in China.

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Volkswagen ID. R sets new electric record on the Nürburgring

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The 500 kW (680 PS) electric race car is the racing flagship of the future fully electric ID. On 24 June 2018, Romain Dumas achieved the absolute track record of 7:57.148 minutes at the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (USA). product family from Volkswagen.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. This gives it an exceptional position among electric cars. The new Mercedes-Benz EQB is making its debut at Auto Shanghai 2021 this week.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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The index, prepared by Roland Berger and fka experts, compares the relative competitive standings of the top seven automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the USA, Japan, China and South Korea) in the electromobility segment. Modular construction systems enable car manufacturers to produce higher unit numbers at lower costs.

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Think to resume electric car production

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NK City is the company’s latest generation EV, and is one of the few ready-to-market fully electric vehicles available in the world today. from the USA, Valmet Automotive from Finland and Investinor, the Norwegian Government-backed investment fund. As part of the company’s restructuring process, future production of the TH!NK

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Green Motorsports: Subaru Hits the Track To Improve the Breed

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Since the launch of the Nitro RallyCross racing series in 2018, Subaru Motorsports USA has been the only auto manufacturer continuously sponsoring a race team. With 1,000 horsepower in the all-electric power plant, it is expected to launch from 0-60 in 1.5 seconds, which is faster off the line than Formula One race cars.

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Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to be manufactured in the US

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Polestar, the premium electric car brand from Sweden, announced that its first all-electric SUV will be manufactured in the United States. The forthcoming Polestar 3 will be manufactured alongside new Volvo vehicles at the Volvo Cars production center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. —Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s CEO.