Electric Mobility

car&bike Team

Nov 24, 2020, 4:06 PM

Europe Climate Group Calls For End To Subsidies For Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Plug-in hybrid cars emit far more CO2 than advertised, according to tests commissioned by European campaign group Transport and Environment (T&E), which on Monday called on governments to end subsidies and tax breaks for such models.

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  Sahil Gupta | Nov 23, 2020

  Rivian’s Electric Pickup Truck Is Already Sold Out 

  The R1T will have stiff competition when it arrives as it will go up against the Tesla CyberTruck.

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  Sahil Gupta | Nov 23, 2020

  IIT Delhi Converts 1948 Volkswagen Beetle In To An Electric Vehicle

  An IIT Delhi think tank has successfully converted a 1948 Volkswagen Beetle into an electric vehicle. Renowned vintage car collector Diljeet Titus is likely to send one of his vintage cars to IIT Delhi for EV conversion as well.

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  Reuters | Nov 21, 2020

  GM's Barra Accelerates 'All Out Pursuit Of Global EV Leadership'

  GM's pitch to investors focuses on the company's Ultium battery technology, which GM said will now offer electric driving range of up to 450 miles on a single charge, up from 400 previously stated.

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  Reuters | Nov 21, 2020

  California's New Coronavirus Curfew Does Not Apply To Tesla Workers

  Asked whether the order applied to workers at Tesla's Fremont factory, the California Department of Public Health in a statement said it did not apply to employees deemed essential workers, with manufacturing listed as an essential workforce.

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  Sahil Gupta | Nov 20, 2020

  2022 Chevy Bolt Spotted Testing In USA

  The one thing that the new Chevy Bolt will not get is GM's new Ultium battery tech, at least not immediately.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 20, 2020

  Honda e Becomes The First-Ever Japanese Vehicle To Win German Car Of The Year

  The Honda e also won the New Energy Car of the Year and was competing against the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen ID.3, Polestar 2 and BMW Alpina B3 for the top honour.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 20, 2020

  General Motors CEO Mary Barra Accelerates 'All Out Pursuit Of Global EV Leadership'

  General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said the Detroit automaker is accelerating an "all out pursuit of global EV leadership," challenging electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc with increased spending and sped-up vehicle production targets.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 20, 2020

  Uber Looks To Partner With Other Self-Driving Companies: CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi

  Uber Technologies Inc's self-driving unit is looking to partner with other companies working on autonomous driving, the company's chief executive officer said earlier this week.

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