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Volkswagen Group and SAIC to produce EVs and PHEVs in China

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The Volkswagen Group and SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd, Volkswagen’s original joint venture partner in China, have agreed to expand the main plant of their joint venture Shanghai Volkswagen (SVW) in Anting to support the local production of electric vehicles. These agreements form part of the total investment of €22 billion (US$24.5

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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Electric mobility will continue to grow in importance. In the last ten years, we have established a leading position in the automobile industry in this field with BMW i. The focus on production-based motor racing, which was decided upon in 2009, will be further intensified.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

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As the automotive industry races toward an electrified future, Bosch is accelerating its R&D into the essential building blocks of electric drivetrains. One of these components is the inverter, which changes direct current (DC) from the car’s batteries into alternating current (AC) to power its drive motor (Figure 1).

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Top 5 Truck Companies in the World With the Potential to Revolutionise the Logistics Sector

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We don’t have to stress the point that, the automobile industry is going all-electric. Earlier, electric vehicles were used extensively in manufacturing plants for material handling and stocking purposes. Nikola Motors. In North America, the VNR Electric is now commercially available. Key Points.

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History: Electric Cars: The Golden Age

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With the recent growth of the electric automobile industry , it’s no surprise that EVs are a hot topic of conversation. Whether it’s a Tesla, the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf, it’s getting more common to see electric cars on the road. 1912 Detroit Electric. EVs started simple. 1910 Baker Victoria.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Despite that and other numerous issues, the electric vehicle sector has gained traction in the previous year. Driving Forces Behind.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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Core components in the electrified driveline are the power electronics and the electric machines—complex sub-systems with very different properties. Electric motors are “all-rounders”, said Jörg Kerner, Head of Development - Electrical Drive. kWh per kilogram.

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