Neil G. Sipe, Author at The Driven IO

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Test drive for Mercedes-Benz EQC 400, its first electric car: No holding back
The Mercedes-Benz electric EQC 400 delights on a test drive day, with plenty of zip, tech and comfort. Just don’t go too heavy on the pedal.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 5, 2019

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Electric Ford F-150 patent suggests lighter design that could lower prices
New Ford patent reveals the all-electric Ford F-150 could be made more cheaply than its fossil fuel stablemates through a new approach to battery placement and body structure.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 5, 2019

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EV News

Model X beats Porsche Taycan, joins other Teslas with Euro five star safety rating
Tesla Model X receives maximum five star safety rating from European safety ratings body Euro NCAP, beating Porsche Taycan and with 98% for adult occupants which may earn it the title of “Best in Class”.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 5, 2019

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Hyundai’s 2020 Ioniq Electric review: Good range, good price, and great fun
The new 2020 Ioniq Electric has enough range at the right price, and is also fun to drive.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 4, 2019

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EV News

New passenger vehicle sales plunge more than 20pct, still no talk of EVs
New vehicle sales decline in Australia now in 20th month and getting deeper, but still no acknowledgment from the industry about role that electric vehicle buying intentions may be playing in the industry.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 4, 2019

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Formula SAE electric car racing event begins this week in Victoria
Students from universities around the world to compete in Formula SAE event in Victoria, featuring open-wheeler vehicles that look like electric go-karts on steroids.
Bryce Gaton

Dec 4, 2019

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Tesla could begin Model Y deliveries as soon as first quarter 2020
Tesla may launch its Model Y crossover SUV as soon as Q1 2020, according to a research note from the Deutsche Bank.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 4, 2019

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Kia to ramp up supply of e-Niro to UK, Australia still to wait
South Korean auto maker Kia to ramp up supply of e-Niro to UK in 2020, while Australia remains waiting in the wings for a launch date.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2019

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Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China
Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 3, 2019

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BMW and Great Wall Motor to build Mini electric in China
BMW partners with Chinese auto-maker Great Wall Motor to build electric vehicle plant in China that will produce fully-electric models of its Mini brand.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 3, 2019

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2020 EQC 400 demand outstrips supply, Mercedes-Benz to sell direct to customer
Mercedes-Benz to sell all-electric EQC 400 in Australia online, as well as via show-rooms, and demand is already outstripping supply.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2019

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Mercedes Benz launches first electric vehicle in Australia
A first for German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the EQC 400 4Matic electric SUV starting at $137,900 launches next Monday in Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 2, 2019

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