After the i3 hatchback, BMW’s first widely available fully electric vehicle for the U.S. was supposed to be the iX3, a fully electric version of the German automaker’s top-selling vehicle, the X3 SUV. However BMW has now confirmed—as initially reported by Automotive News—that that the made-in-China iX3 will not be sold in…
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Tesla Vs GM EVs: GM Was First, But Can It Catch Up Now?
GM has once again announced an onslaught of compelling EVs yet to come. Is it still in a position to overtake Tesla?
Source: Electric Vehicle News
What The Heck Is This Thing We Found Under The BMW 330e’s Hood?
We literally have no idea what it is.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
In February 2020, Plug-In EV Car Sales In The Netherlands Shot Up 51%
Opel Ampera-e (the European version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV) is still #1.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
What Do Consumers Think About Tesla Cybertruck And Model Y?
Barron’s reveals that the response is “good news.”
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Europe: ICE Cars Find Themselves Between The Hammer And The Anvil
ICE segment is fading in Europe and even hybrids are unable to keep up the pace with plug-ins.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
EGEB: Virginia passes green energy legislation hailed as ‘transformational’
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- The state of Virginia passes landmark green energy legislation.
- Global carbon dioxide emissions fell by 2% in 2019.
- Companies in the UK will spend £12 billion over the next two years on switching to EVs.
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2020 BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid: Pros And Cons
This is a big claim, but it’s probably the best PHEV available right now.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
UK company claims most power-dense electric motor for EVs
A company based in the United Kingdom claims to be developing the world’s most power dense electric motor for automotive applications. Equipmake said its new Ampere motor will develop 20 kilowatts (27 horsepower) per kilogram. The company claims it is four times the power density of conventional motors. Total output will be 220 kw (295 hp) at…
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Tesla to add production capacity for 250,000 cars at Gigafactory Shanghai
Newly revealed documents show that Tesla is preparing to add production capacity for 250,000 cars per year at Gigafactory Shanghai. more…
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