VW “New Auto” A Reiteration, While Electric Vehicles Fail To Convince. “By 2040, almost 100% should be emission-free and completely neutral by 2050” Investors were underwhelmed by Volkswagen’s “New Auto” strategy, said to be more of an echo than news, while some worried VW’s ID range of electric cars weren’t exciting the public. In a […]
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Volkswagen Electric Car Sales Disappoint, But Should Rally In 2nd Half Of 2021
Volkswagen Electric Car Sales Disappoint, But Should Rally In 2nd Half Of 2021 “Critics say VWs don’t have enough advanced self-driving and voice-controlled features valued by young, wealthy Chinese” Volkswagen is the lead dog auto manufacturer in the global race to electrify, but it’s ambitious plans have stalled for the moment and investors are getting […]
Electric Car Fire Myth Laid To Rest, But Existential Risks Still Loom
Electric Car Fire Myth Laid To Rest, But Existential Risks Still Loom. “We are definitely not seeing EV fires crisis. Tesla fires get a high profile. The most important thing-recognizing the difference between ICE and EV fires” The risk of fire in an electric car has probably been exaggerated, while if your battery runs dry […]
Electric Car Sales Growth To Slow As Manufacturers Switch To ICE
Electric Car Sales Growth To Slow As Manufacturers Switch To ICE. “BEV penetration growth is also expected to be tempered by a returning ICE market following the Coronavirus impact” Forecasters predict ever larger sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in Europe, but the pace of increase is about to stumble for two to three years […]
Europe’s Car Sales Stutter Briefly As U.S. Accelerates
Europe’s Car Sales Stutter Briefly As U.S. Accelerates. “West Europe is furthest removed from the January 2018 base, while the U.S. market has undergone the shallowest impact. The U.S. market to perform above expectations” Europe may be flagging currently as auto sales in China and the U.S. accelerate after the coronavirus, but over the next […]
Europeans Manufacturers Need Small Electric Cars Despite Profit Problem
Europeans Manufacturers Need Small Electric Cars Despite Profit Problem. “Get ready for the $3,000 to $5,000 EV?” European manufacturers are in danger of conceding the mass market for electric cars to China as they relentlessly try and reinvent the traditional car while ignoring likely big changes in mobility habits. As European carmakers spend billions motoring […]
Jeep Renegade Trailhawk PHEV review
Jeep Renegade Trailhawk PHEV review. For – individual looks, rugged off roader, well equipped, powerful. Against – needs more battery range, who’s going off road? *** Price £39,100 Choices – Mitsubishi Outlander, Mini Countryman, Kia Niro, Renault Captur, Suzuki Across There’s nothing bland or boring about the Jeep Renegade. The body design of this SUV […]
Nissan Leaf E-Tekna e+ 3.ZERO review
Nissan Leaf E-Tekna e+ 3.ZERO review. For – well-equipped, high quality, terrific everywhere but the motorway. Against – expensive, range-threatened. Useable highspeed range 81 miles/45.2% £37,820 (after subsidy) *** The Nissan Leaf has long been a trail blazer for electric cars and its looks, size and range have all been gradually improved over the years. […]
Chinese Cheap, Practical Minicar Might Spur Europe’s Electric Car Mass Market
Chinese Cheap, Practical Minicar Might Spur Europe’s Electric Car Mass Market. “We have made some changes to the Chinese design which has allowed us to get certification for the EU. So it is a totally highway legal EV in the EU” If you think all electric cars are over-priced under achievers, the little FreZe Nikrob […]
Electric Car Sales Set To Spurt, But Subsidy End Poses Questions
Electric Car Sales Set To Spurt, But Subsidy End Poses Questions. “There are increasing concerns around a potential battery shortage that could change growth curves on EV adoption in coming years. Europe’s electric car revolution looks unstoppable and experts are scrambling to raise medium and long-range sales forecasts, but once well-healed first adopters have been […]