News from Inside EVs blog.
Will join the PHEV version.
The BYD Song MAX is an MPV model developed by Chinese automaker BYD that went on sales in the third quarter of 2017 and its PHEV version has already been launched last year. According to China’s local media, the BEV version of the BYD Song MAX …read more
The corporations will set up a joint venture for electric vehicle battery manufacturing.
Japanese corporate giants Toyota Motor and Panasonic are joining forces to face the growing demand for plug-in vehicles. According to Nikkei, their plan is to launch a joint venture for battery manufacturing as soon as 2020. Both companies …read more
Slipping and sliding around in the slick snow.
What could be more fun. Provided you’re in a fairly safe location to perform such a stunt, like an empty lot, we see little harm here.
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Read moreThe first joint project will be present in Q2
Karma Automotive and luxury design and engineering house Pininfarina announced a partnership and shared commitment to innovation and beautiful design.
There are no details in the announcement, besides that the first collaborative outcome is expected in Q2 2019. Whether it will be a …read more
The government has been criticized for removing or reducing incentives for eco-friendly cars.
MPs have criticized the government’s policy surrounding electric vehicles, citing a “lack of ambition” and “vagueness”.
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Should legacy automakers develop an independent brand for EVs and approach sales from a different perspective?
It is well known that Tesla sells its electric cars with a combination of online and Tesla-store ordering. Delivery of a Tesla vehicle can take place at a Tesla store or service center, or possibly …read more
Renault ends year 2018 on a high – records everywhere
The end of the year for Renault was pretty significant as French manufacturer reports sales of 7,000 all-electric cars in December, which is not only 77% more than a year ago, but also an all-time record – over 500 higher than …read more
AS THE REST OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY PLAYS IT SAFE, TESLA PILES ON MORE RISK
After years of record sales and huge profits, legacy automakers are preparing for leaner times ahead. The US Big Three have killed off most of their sedans to concentrate on trucks and SUVs. GM is shuttering …read more
Overall year 2018 was positive as registrations increased 24% to 67.504
December brings a decrease of plug-in electric car sales in Germany, completing a run of four weak months (after the required WLTP certification, which eliminated many PHEVs). In total, new registrations decreased by 9% to 5,711, but market share remains …read more
LIKE OTHER TYPES OF CARS, EVS CAN BE AFFECTED BY SAFETY-RELATED RECALLS.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 30 million vehicles were subject to safety-related recalls during 2017. That includes the massive – and still ongoing – recall campaign regarding vehicles equipped with faulty Takata airbags.