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VW considers name change in US to “Voltswagen” to signal electric drive

VW considers name change in US to “Voltswagen” to signal electric drive

Volkswagen will reportedly change the name of its United States operations brand to Voltswagen of America, according to an accidental leak by the company.
Mini Electric Pacesetter chosen as official Formula E safety car

Mini Electric Pacesetter chosen as official Formula E safety car

Iconic British automaker Mini is celebrating this week after its newly unveiled Mini Electric Pacesetter was announced as the new safety car for the ABB FIA Formula E race series.
Germany leads 25 pct surge in Euro electric car market, new emissions limits touted

Germany leads 25 pct surge in Euro electric car market, new emissions limits touted

European EV sales have surged almost 25% in past year, dominated by the booming German auto market, as peak auto industry body looks to agree with further tightening of CO2 reduction measures.
Li-ion battery cost improvements grossly underestimated, MIT report says

Li-ion battery cost improvements grossly underestimated, MIT report says

MIT report finds rate of improvement for lithium-ion cell price grossly underestimated, because most analyses only measure one battery performance characteristic.
Toyota opens Melbourne hydrogen refuelling station,  launches new fuel cell sedan

Toyota opens Melbourne hydrogen refuelling station, launches new fuel cell sedan

Toyota’s new hydrogen facility can produce 80 kilograms of green hydrogen a day, enough to fill 14 of its new Mirai cars, which will arrive next month.
First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First deliveries of Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 electric SUV took place last week ahead of plans to deliver approximately 150,000 ID.4s globally by end of 2021.
Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage

Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage

Tesla Semi launch delayed again due to battery cell constraints but may go ahead in 2022, Elon Musk says.
Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.