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Nissan LEAF at 400,000 Sales as IMQ Crossover EV Due in 2022
Notably absent from Nissan’s puff is mention of the first and current hybrid leader an among automakers, Toyota with its Prius and numerous hybrid powertrain variations spread among the global Toyota and Lexus lineups. (Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Exceed 10 Million) Continue reading
VW Plans Electric Record Run on Nürburgring-Nordschleife
The ID. R is the marketing amperage behind an entire range of electric vehicles that Volkswagen plans to launch from 2020 onwards. The ID. R’s motorsport ventures – arguably – show the huge potential power that e-drive can deliver on prosaic, possibly gridlocked roads in the future. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, performance, racing
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Eifel Mountains, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, NIO, Nordschleife, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, volkswagen, VW ID. R, World Touring Car Cup
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No Recharging or Refueling Infrastructure for Euro Trucks Exist
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (aka ACEA) has published data on the “severe lack of recharging and refueling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks” in the EU. AutoInformed views this under the category of “legislate in haste; repent during a long leisure” of the unemployed workers caused by ruined economies. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, economy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, milestones, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, european commission, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, the European Parliament, Truck CO2 regulations
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Stefan Juraschek on BMW Electric Car Development
We currently produce the following electrified models: the BMW i3 (third model evolution with 120 Ah) , BMW i3s, BMW i8 Coupe, BMW i8 Roadster, BMW 740e, BMW 740Le, BMW 530e, BMW 225xe Active Tourer, MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 and, in China, the BMW X1 xDrive25Le. Continue reading
Hyundai Delivers First 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell SUV
Mr. Hochrad isn’t the typical automotive buyer. More than 15 years ago, he purchased his first hybrid car and over the years has driven dedicated electric vehicles as well. His new NEXO will deliver about five times the driving range of his first unnamed all-electric car. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment, marketing, new vehicle
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company of Korea, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, NEXO fuel cell SUV, Tucson Fuel Cell
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Arcimoto Get $4.5m to Make Golf-Cart Like EV
The financing, led by FOD Capital, LLC, included the purchase of 500,000 shares of Arcimoto’s common stock at a purchase price of $3.00 per share, as well as the issuance of a $3.0 million senior secured note, which bears 10% interest over a one-year term, and a warrant to purchase 942,857 shares of registered FUV common stock for $3.50 per share. Continue reading
First Fully-Electric Freightliner eM2 to Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is going to operate the electric truck in local distribution traffic in the Northwest Pacific and in California. During 2019, Penske Truck Leasing Corporation will receive in total 20 fully-electric Freightliner trucks: ten medium-duty eM2 and ten eCascadia for heavy-duty transportation. In total the Freightliner’s test fleet will include 30 vehicles. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, electronics, environment, fuel economy or emissions, milestones, new vehicle
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, first fully electric Daimler Freightliner eM2, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews
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Korean Made 2019 Hyundai Kona starts at $37,495
Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform. It is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the U.S. market, appealing to consumers with – marketing babble alert – “active, eco-focused lifestyles of all kinds.” Continue reading
Porsche Commissions MAN eTruck for Green Logistics
In producing the eTruck for Porsche, MAN claims it passes another milestone on its e-mobility roadmap, according to which the first small series of the MAN eTGM is planned from early 2019. Continue reading
Fully electric Audi e-tron and e-tron GT concept at Los Angeles
Audi e-tron is the first all-electric production model from the brand. It’s a five-seater, electric mid-sized crossover SUV that will arrive in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2019. ALA Tesla it’s is available now for U.S. customers to place reservations. Continue reading
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Tagged Audi e-tron, Audi e-tron GT, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, los angeles auto show, new vehicle reviews, tesla
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ChargePoint Secures $240 Million in Series H Funding
The latest fundraising effort comes during a growth period caused by what it says is a broad solution portfolio that is accelerating the mass adoption of electric mobility for drivers and businesses. Continue reading
Rerun – Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo at Los Angeles Show
In the US delivery trucks account for 7% of urban traffic and 17% of congestion costs due to wasted hours and fuel. Continue reading
Johnson Controls and Toshiba Link on Lithium-Ion Batteries
Dual-battery vehicles are projected to be the fastest-growing form of electrification and by 2025 will account for approximately 20% of new vehicles built globally, according to IHS, Markit. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Brookfield Business Partner, connected vehicles, johnson controls, Ken Zino, lithium-ion battery cells and systems, new vehicle reviews, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions
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Automobility LA – Fast EV Charging Network Plugged and Supported by Volkswagen Subsidiary Electrify America
However, industry observers note that there isn’t a clear focus in the U.S. to create an open electric vehicle charging network. In fact, the grid is to varying degrees populated by self-interested players in for a buck – as in charges via fees – and not necessarily for creating or sustaining potential consumer demands and expectations for convenience, reliability and speed. It’s true that these might ultimately become benefits, but one need only recall Enron* and its history with utility companies and how that worked out for consumers. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, deregulation, electric vehicles, Electrify America, Enron, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, Senator Phil Gram, Zero-emission vehicles
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Toyota Has Simple Solar Station to Make Low-Carbon Hydrogen
SimpleFuel is a simplified hydrogen station that uses electricity from solar panels at the plant site to produce low-carbon hydrogen from the electrolysis of water, which is then supplied to fuel-cell forklifts after it is compressed and pressurized. Continue reading →