Electric Mobility

car&bike Team

Mar 27, 2019, 8:42 PM

BMW Previews iX3, i4 and iNext EVs

These are currently completing an intensive test programme. The drive and suspension components of these electric cars are being put to the test under extreme weather and road conditions. On the icy surfaces of frozen lakes, on snow and in the bitter cold, the electric motors, the high-voltage batteries and the power electronics of BMW eDrive technology as well as the suspension control systems will be put to the test in terms of durability and reliability.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 27, 2019

  Mercedes-Benz Is Evaluating The Feasibility Of Electric Vehicles In India

  The German carmaker is finally doing a feasibility study for the EQ range in India and is looking at it as a potential product in the future. "We do the feasibility studies because we have to think of the future. The feasibility study is done for our entire portfolio. And the same happens now for the battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, we look into which models could be appealing to the customers, we look into where we think is the momentum developing and based on that we also start assessing our options. So it's not that we wait and see, we look into the options by evaluating and that's happening right now," Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India told carandbike.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 28, 2019

  Automobili Pininfarina’s SUV PF1 Will Compete Against Ferrari, Lamborghini

  Pininfarina is not stopping there and its already embarking on its next project an SUV or as Automobili Pininfarina CEO, Michael Perschke likes to call a Sports Activity Vehicle

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  car&bike Team | Mar 25, 2019

  Oslo Becomes The First City In The World To Get Wireless Charging Systems For EVs

  From 2023 onward all taxis in Oslo will have to be zero emission and Norway wants all new cars to be zero emission by 2025. Among other nations, Britain and France have similar goals for 2040.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 22, 2019

  Electric Bike Brand GoZero Mobility To Enter Indian Market

  British brand GoZero Mobility will launch two electric bicycles in India on March 27, 2019.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 19, 2019

  Ather Energy Announces Strategic Tie-Up With Godrej Nature's Basket

  Ather Energy has signed an MoU with Godrej Nature's Basket for a pan-India association that will see the company set up its charging points at various outlets of the grocery and fresh-food store.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 19, 2019

  Hyundai, Kia Invest $300 Million In Mobility Service Provider Ola

  Hyundai Motor Group today announced that it will be investing $300 million in India's raid hailing service Ola.

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  Sameer Contractor | Mar 18, 2019

  Next James Bond Movie Could Feature An Electric Aston Martin

  There has been strong dialogue on what the next James Bond movies should include. Should it be a woman portraying the character ala Jane Bond, or should it feature a person of colour on the titular role. There's also an entire debate going on, if the character should be British. While there are enough yays and nays on each of those issues, one thing we all can agree upon is that an electric Aston Martin will certainly suit the MI6 Agent. And that seems to be the case with the next Bond movie. According to a report by The Sun, the upcoming movie in the spy franchise could feature the Aston Martin Rapide E alongside Agent 007. Currently dubbed as 'Bond 25', the upcoming feature-flick is scheduled for release in April 2020.

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  Sameer Contractor | Mar 18, 2019

  Kia Partners With Amazon To Sell Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles In The US

  Kia Motors America (KMA) in partnership with Amazon Home Services has announced a new program for its plug-in vehicle customers. The program will see Amazon sell and install electric vehicle charging stations at the customers house or office. The tie-up makes Kia, the second automaker after Tesla in America to offer the service online with the electric charging network. The manufacturer says the process of purchasing and installing a charging station will be as easy as buying other products on Amazon.

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