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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7% and Spain 0.6%).

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Jaguar Land Rover's Future Electric-Car, Efficiency Concepts Previewed

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The coming Frankfurt Motor Show will see design studies by Audi and Porsche, possibly others, that point toward future all-electric. With European prestige-car makers scrambling to respond to the unexpected and disruptive arrival of electric-car company Tesla Motors, a host of luxury car brands have been showing off their electric concepts.

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Brunel to use Camcon Single Cylinder IVT in researching future powertrain concepts

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Compatible with most single-cylinder combustion development engines, SCI is designed to plug-and-play straight out of the box. It also facilitates multiple events within one cycle, allowing extra exhaust events for Homogeneous-Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) or Controlled Auto-Ignition (CAI) combustion studies.

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GKN and EVO Electric form JV to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems

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The joint venture will be headquartered in the UK and will leverage advanced technology and expertise in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric drivetrains from both partners. According to a recent study by McKinsey & Co consultants, the global market for electric motors alone could be worth more than €20 billion (US$28.9

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Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

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Jaguar says that the high-performance hybrid will stay true to the initial concept design study—albeit without the micro-turbines—that made its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, while fulfilling requirements that allow it to be homologated for road use. The C-X75 concept in Paris. Click to enlarge.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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Each of the six vehicle manufacturers—Jaguar/Land Rover, Mitsubishi/Colt, Mercedes Benz/smart, Tata Motors, LTI and Microcab Industries—are contributing their own vehicles towards the low carbon scheme, which includes a mix of fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell cars. million (US$11.9-million)

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EVO Electric and MAHLE partnering on 2-cylinder range extender engine for EVs

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A detailed design study then led to the selection of the 900 cc twin cylinder 4-stroke gasoline engine layout and EVO Electric’s Axial Flux generator. The engine is currently undergoing further development testing at the MAHLE Powertrain headquarters in Northampton, UK prior to being installed in a test vehicle in the coming months.

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