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Dec 5, 2017, 11:36 PM

Mahindra's Electric Cars To Empower NGO Working For Physically Challenged

The battery-powered cars have been modified to install a swivel out mechanism on the front co-passenger seat.

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  Reuters | Dec 5, 2017

  Ford To Launch 50 New Vehicles In China By 2025

  China is pushing automakers toward electric and hybrid petrol-electric vehicles, setting tough quotas for NEVs that come into play in 2019, and has signalled a longer-term shift away from traditional internal combustion engine cars.

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  Pratik Rakshit | Dec 5, 2017

  Volkswagen Start Production Of First I.D. Model

  The first vehicle based on the new modular electric drive kit (MEB) is to be the compact all-electric Volkswagen I.D., which is to roll off the production line at the Zwickau plant in Saxony from the end of 2019.

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  Reuters | Dec 5, 2017

  BMW Expects Jump In Electric Car Sales In 2018

  BMW earlier this year teamed up with U.S. chipmaker Intel and Israel-based camera specialist Mobileye to develop autonomous driving technologies.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Dec 4, 2017

  Rimac Teases New Electric Hypercar, Geneva 2018 Launch

  Electric powertrain developer and manufacturer of one of the most insane hypercars in the world, Rimac, have teased a successor to the already bonkers Concept One. The Concept One is the electric hypercar that Rimac currently produce, albeit in very limited numbers, and has already proven to be the best in its class by destroying almost everything else - including the likes of the Porsche 918 in a straight line drag race. The new hypercar will be more powerful and according to official Rimac communication, 'a true game changer'. Rimac also provides the powertrain for the likes of Koenigsegg and Aston Martin for their respective electric hypercars.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 4, 2017

  Chinese Lync&Co 01 SUV Becomes The Quickest Selling Car In History

  Just over a year ago, Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely's launched a new automotive startup - Lync&Co. Geely, who also owns Volvo and recently Lotus had then announced that Lync&Cowould be making a new compact SUV that would cater to an ever growing Chinese auto sector and also exported to Europe and other parts of the world. This SUV was the '01' which was showcased earlier this year and launched just a few days ago. Prices of the car were announced and pre-orders for the SUV were opened for 6000 cars on November 17. And all the 6000 units were sold out in a staggering 137 seconds through bookings online and though 150 dedicated stores across China. This makes it the quickest selling car in automotive history!

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 3, 2017

  Formula E Hong Kong ePrix: Daniel Abt Disqualified For Technical Infringement; Rosenqvist Crowned Winner

  In a shocker for Audi Sport and driver Daniel Abt, the driver has been disqualified from Race 2 of the Hong Kong ePrix, promoting Felix Rosenqvist to the to top spot. Abt was stripped of his maiden Formula E win, also a first for the now factory-backed team, after Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race while in the lead.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 3, 2017

  Formula E Hong Kong ePrix: Daniel Abt Secures Win In Round 2 Ahead Of Felix Rosenqvist

  Daniel Abt secured his first ever win in Formula E in Round 2 of the Season 4 Hong Kong ePrix. The win also marked the factory backed team's first ever since Audi came on board. Abt's victory though was nothing short of luck as race leader Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race, handing over the win. Meanwhile, Mahindra Racing's Felix Rosenqvist finished second in the race, securing the second podium for the team this weekend ahead of Mortara.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 3, 2017

  Formula E Hong Kong: Sam Bird Wins Season Opener Despite Penalty; Mahindra's Nick Heidfield Finishes 3rd

  DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird sealed the first win in the Formula E Season 4 opener in Hong Kong. The victory though was nothing less than dramatic as Bird survived a drive through penalty to claim the win. Finishing second was Jean-Eric Vergne of Techeetah, who started the Hong Kong ePrix on pole but couldn't hold the lead for long over Bird's aggressive drive.

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