InsideEVs

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The GT4 e-Performance provides a clear preview of the upcoming Cayman/Boxster EVs.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 3, 2021

Sweden saw plugin electric vehicle market share reach 43.1% 4 was the overall best selling vehicle in Sweden. in April 2021, up almost 2x year-on-year, with full electric vehicles alone at a record 22.2% This puts full electrics ahead of plugin hybrids for the first time in years. Volkswagen’s new ID.4

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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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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Vitesse AuDessus’s new wheels use prepreg carbon fiber fabric that is hand-laid and autoclave-cured in CNC-milled aluminum moulds, a process shared by Formula 1 race teams and Sweden-based supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg. Retail pricing for OEM wheels starts at $8,875/wheel, while bespoke pricing begins at $10,125/wheel.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The “eTwinster” technology is part of a range of new hybrid electric technologies GKN is showcasing to customers at its Wintertest proving ground in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden. The success of our eAxle systems in cars for Porsche, BMW and Volvo demonstrated how the right kind of hybridization creates new value propositions for the driver.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

The Polestar 2 is already a market leader in several regions like Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and others. Lambert told Australian media (via Drive ), if anything, “the target for us would be something like the Porsche Macan EV.” It’s sold in 26 markets globally. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

IONITY , the joint venture of BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche that is developing and implementing a High-Power Charging (HPC) network for EVs across Europe ( earlier post ), has formed initial strategic partnerships for the realization of its HPC network.

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EV Info

MARCH 12, 2021

It’s a 3-way tie for 2nd place as Porsche, Tesla & Mercedes-Benz are the most popular luxury car brands in 3 countries each. Porsche dominates the luxury car finance industry in the neighbouring eastern European countries of Hungary, Ukraine and Romania. Audi is 5th place with 2 countries.

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2023

It won’t arrive in Australia until sometime in the first half of 2024, but it’s already shaping up as a half-price rival to the Porsche Taycan. What is for sure is that the Hyundai will cost much less than half as much as a Porsche Taycan with equivalent performance.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2018

This system will be demonstrated to customers during the 2018 Wintertest in Sweden. The new multi-speed system, the eTwinsterX, unveiled at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show brings torque vectoring and improved handling, performance, and efficiency. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The dummy, called BioRID (Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy), was designed by Chalmers University in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1999 for seat restraint assessment, and is now manufactured by Humanetics Innovative Solutions. Its distinguishing feature is its vertebral column, which comprises 24 separate vertebra: 5 lumbar, 12 thoracic, and 7 cervical.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Based on a standard Jeep Renegade, the GTD19 demonstrator vehicle is undergoing testing at GKN’s annual winter testing program in Arjeplog, Sweden, and showcases how automakers can use drivetrain innovations to achieve industry-leading standards of efficiency, -safety and driving dynamics in BEV models.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Valmet Automotive also produces Garia and Fisker alternative-fuel vehicles as well as Porsche AG’s Boxster and Cayman. Sales of the THINK City have started in selected key EV markets such as Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, with first fleet deliveries due to start before Christmas.

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Looking at individual countries, the UK (1,100 units) and Germany (763), were its largest markets, with the following being Belgium (263) and Sweden (244). #5 but with also the flagship Teslas redesign and the Porsche Taycan lineup expansion (RWD, Cross Turismo.), 5 Volkswagen ID.3 4 over the ID.3.

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EV Sales

MARCH 25, 2021

The markets where the Volvo plugin was in high rotation were Germany (529 units), Italy (518), Sweden (447) and France (371). A bit like Porsche does with the Panamera Sport Turismo (and upcoming Taycan Sport/Cross Turismo), the EQS reminds more of a sports wagon than a big fastback a la Tesla Model S (or Porsche Panamera, if you prefer).

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EV Sales

APRIL 26, 2021

Regarding March, the Model 3 hade several 4-digit scores, namely in the United Kingdom (6,500 units), France (4,524), Germany (3,699), Norway (2,169), Italy (1,363) and Sweden and Austria, both with 1,192 units each. #2 In March, the Belgian-built Volvo scored 5,567 registrations, earning its 3rd Best Selling PHEV title in a row.

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EV Sales

JANUARY 25, 2021

With the #2 Porsche Taycan (2,209 units last month, a new record) accelerating its sales once again, the main interest layed on the 3rd spot, where the luxury van with windows Mercedes EQV (1,367 units) has managed to beat both flagship Teslas in December. Looking at December Top 5 Models: #1 Volkswagen ID.3 Something needs to be done.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 9, 2023

Porsche and Skoda brands also climbed the ranks by a few spots compared to November. If Norway and Sweden can serve as guides, PHEVs will keep selling but not grow share by much overall (unless perhaps compelling new BEV+Rex models come available). PHEVs now appear to have lost momentum in the UK.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 5, 2023

Similar magnitudes of pull-forward amplification were seen for the BMW iX, and i4, the Mercedes EQA, and EQE, the Hongqi E-HS8, and the Porsche Taycan. It’s good to see the Volvo and Polestar brands get back to strength in Norway, as they have in neighbouring Sweden. jump in volume, gaining 10th spot.

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EV Sales

MAY 26, 2021

more on that below) , but back at last month performance, the German EV had 3 markets in the four digits, with Norway (1,824 units), Germany (1,446) and Sweden (1,444) all scoring 4-digit performances. #2 Looking at April Top 5 Models: # 1 Volkswagen ID.4 3 sibling hasn't yet set the market on fire.The ID.4 2 Volkswagen ID.3

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

He was a Swede and had driven all the way from Sweden without any charging issues. Currently the only other cars with an 800-volt systems are the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT. Fortunately the guy next to me was finishing charging his Mustang Mach-E and he “gave” me his cable to use (the cost was being charged to his company card).

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2021

The Volkswagen ID.3 3 seems like it just hit the market, but the attention has already shifted to the Volkswagen ID.4, 4, and that’s because the ID.4 4 is mopping up in Europe (and also the only fully electric Volkswagen available in the USA).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

European production of the THINK City is already underway in Finland with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive, which also assembles the Porsche Boxster and Cayman models for Porsche AG. THINK is joining Indianapolis-based lithium-ion battery maker, EnerDel in choosing Indiana for a North American manufacturing location.

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EV Central

JULY 27, 2023

Another team, based in Sweden, is working on the 5’s electric drivetrains, user-experience tech and software development. The Polestar 5’s slim 800-volt lithium-ion battery pack has cut-outs to make space for rear passengers’ feet, similar to the Porsche Taycan. Ample room up front, and plenty behind, too.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2010

European production of the THINK City is underway in Finland with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive, which also assembles the Boxster and Cayman models for Porsche AG. First customer deliveries are taking place across Europe in selected key EV markets such as The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Austria and others.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2010

European production of the THINK City is underway in Finland with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive, which also assembles the Boxster and Cayman models for Porsche AG. First customer deliveries are taking place across Europe in selected key EV markets such as The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan, and Jaguar have embraced the series, which is surely the world’s most prominent showcase for electric vehicle performance. The global electric racing championship Formula E has been a huge success by any measure.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

This means that a future-assured EA211 version will now be available for markets in Sweden and Brazil. The modifications made for CNG operation essentially make the EA211 engine suitable for use with bio-ethanol (E85) and pure ethanol (E100) as well. EA288 series diesel engines. The new EA288 generation TDI engines will be available in 1.6

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