The Truth About Cars

APRIL 21, 2023

Polestar is reportedly taking over Saab's defunct plant in Sweden to expand upon its European research and development operations. The site was last used by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) after Saab folded in 2011. The company will reportedly be renting the facility from the city of Trollhattan.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

NIO delivered approximately 6,658 vehicles in April 2023, consisting of 1,713 premium smart electric SUVs and 4,945 premium smart electric sedans. The ET5 is a mid-size electric sedan with two battery options: a 75 kWh unit with an estimated 283 miles of range and a 100 kWh pack with an estimated 366 miles of range, according to WLTP tests.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Tesla has more than 35,000 Superchargers worldwide, offering a recharge of up to 200 miles for around 15 minutes. Tesla Model Y leads Europe’s D-SUV segment in 1H22. Tesla recently announced that it has 10,000 Superchargers serving owners in Europe. The Supercharger Network contributes significantly to Tesla’s goals.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

XPENG’s flagship G9 SUV ( earlier post ) and P7 sports sedan ( earlier post ) are now available for order in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands. The P7 RWD, long-range model also has optimized charging power to reach 80% in 29 minutes, while offering up to 358 miles on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Polestar, the electric performance car brand jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, unveiled the Polestar 2 electric fastback in an online reveal from Polestar’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. In the future, Polestar 3 will join the portfolio as a fully electric performance SUV.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

The brand’s first passenger vehicle, the Polestar 1, was a hybrid that offered up to 78 miles of all-electric range. The Polestar 2 has become a top seller in key EV markets like Norway, Sweden, Germany, and others. Polestar 2 (Source: Polestar) Polestar believes its upcoming electric SUV and first CUV will help spark demand.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

I think Sweden can be proud of the leading role Volvo Cars is taking in making the automotive industry more sustainable,” EIB vice president Thomas Östros explained. Volvo’s EVs have been a bright spot as demand continues building for the C40 compact SUV and new EX30 crossover. This includes faster charging and reducing vehicle weight.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Volvo unveiled its new Volvo V90 wagon in Stockholm, Sweden. The V90 is the latest in the premium car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV ( earlier post ) and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

The Polestar 2 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle after the Polestar 1, a hybrid with up to 78 miles of electric range. The Polestar 2 is already a market leader in several regions like Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and others. Polestar’s electric performance car fuses Swedish luxury into the compact EV segment.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2011

at a press conference at their Cincinnati, OH facility, presented the first AMP electrified Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV to Gisli Gislason, Chairman and CEO of Northern Lights Energy (NLE) of Iceland. The demand for SUVs is very high in Iceland at approximately 35% of new vehicle sales. AMP Electric Vehicles, Inc., Earlier post.)

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EV Report

MAY 2, 2020

At the first half of 2020, MG ZS EV is expected to target Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium markets. There are other SUV segment cars too like the Audi Etron and Jaguar I Pace among the premium segment. Kwh, electric motor of 114 hp and it can cover 261 miles and is based on the Chinese Roewe Ei5.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). Range is 233 miles, which is good, if not the best in the market. Still a bit of a mystery. There’s a second location in Corte Madera in Marin County. Test Runs on Freeway and Back Roads.

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 21, 2008

A 15 kwh battery would have an approximate all-electric range of between 40 and 60 miles depending on the configuration of the vehicle operating system and many other factors. The credit will increase by $200 for every kwh of capacity above 5kwh up to a maximum of 15kwh. This is the same bill that the House passed in 2007.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. In 2019, one hundred Volvo’s in Gothenburg, Sweden, will be on the road and will self-drive with the touch of a button. Google has racked up a million autonomous vehicle miles. Cars will drive themselves and connect with others.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Establishing dealer network.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

Canoo’s 200-Mile Electric Pickup is Compact Truck With A Full-Size Bed – Canoo (GOEV), the California-based EV start-up revealed its electric pickup with an estimated 200-mile range. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Automakers and Models. – March 12, via Associated Press.

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