By Blagojce Krivevski Romain Dumas and the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak made a clear statement of intent in qualifying ahead of the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the US state of Colorado. The Frenchman, at the wheel of Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car, was the fastest of all the competitors, setting an…
By Blagojce Krivevski Volvo Cars today revealed the new S60 luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The new South Carolina plant is officially inaugurated today. The combined car launch and factory opening reinforce Volvo Cars’ commitment to the US, an important market for the company and its new…
By Blagojce Krivevski Porsche AG has invested in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili by taking a minority shareholding of ten percent. The Croatian company develops and produces electric vehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young…
By Blagojce Krivevski Magna announced on Monday its intention to form two new joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd (BJEV), a subsidiary of the BAIC Group for electric cars, for complete vehicle manufacturing as well as engineering of electric vehicles. The engineering and manufacturing joint ventures are expected to take over an existing…
By Blagojce Krivevski Working where others take their holidays: Spain is the next stage for the Mercedes-Benz EQC on the road to series production maturity. No chance for relaxation, however: part of the heat testing for the overall vehicle takes place on the Iberian peninsula. Following successful winter trials, the EQC is required to absolve…
By Blagojce Krivevski One of the key components in creating a responsive and agile driving experience in the new Polestar 1 is the extensive use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP). Producing an overall weight saving of 230 kg, most of the main body parts are constructed from the high-tech and light-weight material, making it…
By Blagojce Krivevski Electrify America and the City of Sacramento announced new projects that will increase access to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) in the Sacramento region, expand ZEV technology use, and prepare the City for future electric vehicle adoption. The projects – which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and…
By Blagojce Krivevski Groupe Renault is accelerating the deployment of its Drive The Future strategic plan with an investment of more than one billion euros for the development and production of electric vehicles in France. With the aim of strengthening the leadership of its French industrial base in the growing electric vehicle market, Groupe Renault…
By Blagojce Krivevski Electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion vehicles, but fuel cost comparisons can be complicated because the price of gasoline and residential electricity vary considerably by state, according to the US DOE data. To address this, the Department of Energy developed an eGallon tool that shows the fuel cost of operating…
By Blagojce Krivevski Volvo Cars is launching a new upgraded electrified performance offer called Polestar Engineered, specifically developed for its new 60 series T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars. The announcement comes one week before the company reveals its new S60 premium sports saloon at the inauguration of its first US manufacturing plant in Charleston,…
By Blagojce Krivevski Electric vehicle maker BYTON unveiled its premium sedan concept in Shanghai during a global debut event today that showcased the brand’s design vision. Called the BYTON K-Byte Concept, the three-box sporty sedan is made for the age of autonomous driving with integrated and retractable sensors that strike a fine balance between aesthetics…
By Blagojce Krivevski “Be first. Drive electric.”– under this motto, smart is launching an international campaign to accompany the market launch of the EQ fortwo and forfour models. The campaign with a strong digital bias centres on boldly trying out something new and the pleasure to be had in helping to break new trends. This…
By Blagojce Krivevski Formula E and the FIA have today revealed the calendar for the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship, as well as details on the new race format and split power modes on offer alongside the new-look next generation car in season five. The calendar was published following the FIA World Motor Sport…
By Blagojce Krivevski General Motors and Honda announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under…
By Blagojce Krivevski Kia Motors has revealed its new Niro EV at the 2018 Busan International Motor Show today in Korea. With a range of 380 kilometers (236 miles), the all-electric Niro EV combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, and crossover utility with a zero-emissions powertrain. Kia’s star of the Busan show, the Niro EV…