Absolute Markets Insights: global EV charging station market will grow by 29% CAGR till 2027

Audi has officially presented the 2021 Audi e-tron S and the 2021 Audi e-tron S Sportback. These a performance-oriented all-electric vehicles propelled by three electric motors - two on the rear axle and one on the front. The are able of outputting a total power of 370 kW (496 HP / 503 PS) and system torque of 973 Nm (717 lb-ft). The 0-100 km/h acceleration is 4.5 seconds and the top speed is limited to 209 km/h...

1 July 2020

Nissan CEO, Makoto Uchida, said that the production version of the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover will be presented on July 15. It will initially be available in Japan, with China, Europe, and the US to follow (eventually). The Nissan Ariya Concept was introduced in October 2019, during the 46th Tokyo Motor Show as the ultimate representation of Nissan Intelligent Mobility. t builds upon the Nissan IMx Concept...

30 June 2020

Hyundai Motor UK confirmed the supply of thousands of electric vehicles in 2020, in its aim to become one of the nation's largest provider of electric cars. Customers looking for an all-electric Hyundai can order their car now with delivery in as little as a few days. Hyundai currently offers the Kona Hybrid and Kona Electric, IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric. Through the introduction of manufacture at its...

24 June 2020

Nissan and Sunwoda make the first joint steps for developing the next-generation EV batteries for Nissan's e-POWER vehicles. The joint project will including not only research and development of the product but also its production and steady supply system. The two parties target the end of 2020 to make a final agreement based on the preliminary study. Sunwoda has an established global track record in the development...

24 June 2020

Various South Korean news outlets announced today that the Executive Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Chung Euisun, and the LG Group Chairman, Koo Kwang-mo, will meet next week to discuss electric vehicle battery business. According to industry sources, Chung will visit LG Chem's EV battery production site located in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on Monday. LG Chem is already chosen to supply batteries...

19 June 2020

The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in QuantumScape and making an additional investment of up to US$200 million in the US battery specialist. The goal is to drive forward the joint development of solid-state battery technology. In future, solid-state batteries are expected to significantly increase range and shorten charging times further. Solid-state batteries are seen as the most promising technology for...

18 June 2020

The General Terms and Conditions between Tesla and Panasonic dating back to October 1, 2014, have been restated and amended. The 2020 GTC, among other things, modifies the term to expire 10 years after Panasonic achieves certain manufacturing milestones. On June 10, 2020, Tesla and Panasonic also entered into the 2020 Pricing Agreement effective as of April 1, 2020 until March 31, 2023, relating to the manufacture...

18 June 2020

As of today, binding orders for the 30,000 models making up the limited 1st Edition of the ID. 3 can be placed from June 17 in most European countries. As a token of thanks for their loyalty to the brand, Volkswagen is offering all pre-bookers wishing to take possession of their ID.3 1st as quickly as possible membership the 1st Mover Club. Delivery of the ID.3 1st to "First Movers" begins in early September. This...

17 June 2020

The Audi e-tron S Sportback prototype is able to offer 0.26 drag coefficient. The performance-focus SUV coupé achieves this thanks to smart technology innovations. For starters, its exterior features wheel arch trims that are 23 mm wider than those on the basic version and the sharply downward-sloping roofline further improves the drag coefficient. The airflow through the wheel arch trims helps Audi resolve the...

17 June 2020

As of June 15, all North American 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus vehicles have an official EPA range of 402 miles, which is almost a 20% increase in range when compared to a 2019 Model S Long Range with the same battery pack design. Tesla has managed to achieve this increase in several ways: by significantly reducing the mass of the vehicle by using new Tempest 8.5 inch-wide aero wheels and tires by increasing...

16 June 2020

The Volkswagen ID. Charger goes on sale in eight European countries. Priced at EUR 399, the charger can be used not only or VW's ID. models but also for other EVs with a Type 2 connector. It will be gradually introduced in three versions. All have a charging capacity of up to 11kW, a permanently mounted Type 2 charging cable and integrated DC residual current protection for maximum safety. The two top models - the...

12 June 2020

Korean news outlet The Elec cites Battery China according to which, LG Chem has become the second largest EV battery manufacturer in China surpassing BYD. LG has deployed 2087 MWh of EV batteries from January to May this year. BYD has deployed 1943 MWh and has moved to the third place. This is due mainly to the supply of batteries for the Tesla Model 3 produced in China. LG Chem's Nanjing plant makes 21700...

11 June 2020

Hyundai and Kia have announced that their heat pump technology for EV batteries has been improved. This technology was introduced in 2014 for the Kia Soul EV and this its first major improvement. The main change is that the system now gathers excess heat not only from power electrics (PE) modules (such as drive motors, on-board chargers, and inverters), but also from the battery pack and slow charger. The system...

9 June 2020

BMW has announced that the production of the BMX iX3 all-electric SUV develops as scheduled. Currently, the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) prepares the Plant Dadong in Shenyang, China. Priduction will begin in late summer as planned and the first of these electric vehicles will be delivered to customers by the end of the year. With a range of around 440 kilometres in the WLTP test cycle (preliminary...

9 June 2020