A lot of smiling was happening when Hyundai & Kia handed over their cheque for £85Million to the Directors of UK Start Up ‘Arrival’. On the basis that 3.4 million people in the UK depend on using a van for their work then there’s a chance that Arrival might be able to sell a few of their offerings.
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If a new report by Bloomberg is to be believed the electric car market is about to boom as cheaper batteries and better infrastructure comes on-line. Personally, I can’t say I’ve seen either these benefits…is there really a boom in fitting charging points to our infrastructure, are governments really helping EV sales by using meaningful financial incentives..the jury is out !
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Coming later this year…the new hybrid RAV4 Plug-in looks a step forward technically for Toyota for their popular SUV. It could do to look a bit more exciting but a more compact SUV will be released as a completely new model and new design also later this year. The RAV has 306 DIN hp/225 kW*, 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
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Now Nissan. The Japanese SUV will have twin electric motors and an electric all-wheel-drive system. They’ve given the system a catchy little name ‘E-4ORCE’
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Renault are coming to the Hybrid Party with the launch of their E-Tech technology. Claiming a lot of F1 input they are offering Battery Regeneration and also Regenerative Braking…both born on the racing circuit.
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BMW are going to make their new all electric iX3 in China. They are promising a great range as well as lots of power, all packed in a very eco friendly way. In 2020 the BMW X3 will become the brand’s first model available both with conventional petrol and diesel engines as well as plug-in hybrid and purely electric drive.
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The CES show in Las Vegas promised surprises and here was a big one. An all electric car. Is it just a show tool to highlight some of Sonys clever tech or are they serious about selling cars in the future. They’re keeping that very secret at the moment.
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Lucid Motors in California have been supplying Formula E with batteries for their race cars since the start of the series. They kept quiet about it, but now have changed their tune. They are also making a rather spectacular all electric saloon car. More details plus video on the website….
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Lexus has shown off their new all electric UX 300e for the first time. As the ‘posh’ part of the Toyota family the Lexus brand needed to show off their eco credentials as well as getting ready for new eco legislation…they seem to have done a great job…
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Tesla launched their new Cybertruck recently with plenty of drama when live on stage one of their designers demonstrated the strength of the reinforced glass windows by throwing a metal ball at the window…and so in front of a full audience…the window shattered.
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Sono Motors, a small Munich based company are busy developing their first car have committed to utilising both electric & solar power to provide the drive for their products. The car will have solar panels embedded on the outside of the can creating 5,800 solar kilometers — roughly 3,600 miles — per year
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The Morris JE. The retro van returns to the UK with a little fanfare. If you have a spare £60 grand for an electric van and can wait until 2021 it maybe for you…
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The concept estate car is based on the modular electric drive (MEB) platform. The 82 kWh gross battery capacity allows distances of up to 590 kilometres (WLTP) or 300 miles (EPA). The car has an output of up to 250 kW (340hp).
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It’s countdown for the start of the new Formula E Season. New rules and new teams will help to stimulate the racing and breath some new life into the on-track action. Mercedes arrive with a new team, so all to play for…
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Mustang Mach-E GT brings the thrills Mustang is famous for, targeting 0-to-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in less than 5 seconds and an estimated 465 PS (342 kW) All-electric powertrain instils confidence, targeting a driving range of up to 600 km (more than 370 miles) under WLTP regulations.
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The new ŠKODA Octavia will be available as a plug-in hybrid. This powertrain features a 1.4 TSI petrol engine delivering 115 kW (156 PS) and a 75-kW electric motor. Together, they produce a total power output of 150 kW (204 PS)
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Yes, another concept car BUT VW say the ID. Space Vizzion will enter the market in 2021. If all this is for real then I think VW have a very functional, eco friendly vehicle that has, as far as we can tell, a great design.
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They’re not sleeping! The Chinese have started to prioritise the European Market after their experiences with a certain Mr Trump they think Europe MUST be better…
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Angela Merkel and her Government launched a new "Environment Bonus" for battery-powered cars priced up to 40,000 euros. It will be as much as 6,000 euros ($6,680) per vehicle and the auto industry will continue to cover half the cost.
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