Alternative Propulsion

The disruption sending combustion the way of the buggy whip has begun.

The I.D. Roomzz has been conceived to complement the smaller Crozz, but with a longer wheelbase and wider track providing it with space for up to seven occupants in three rows of seats.

Conventional vehicles use components not needed with electric vehicles, but EV motors and batteries also are complex systems that require extra assembly steps of their own.

The E28 electric 4-door sedan is set to make its public debut at next month’s Shanghai auto show.

VW strategy chief Michael Jost indicates the new price-leading I.D. model will go on sale in 2023 with a range of different battery options, the smallest of which will provide a range of “around 200 km,” or 124 miles.

Vancouver-based Electra Meccanica has begun building the Solo, a single-passenger EV retailing for C$19,888 ($15,500), at its Zongshen Solo EV production facility in Chongquing.

Driven by tightening CO2 emissions rules and the rapid retreat from diesel technology, the consultancy LMC Automotive forecasts 48V technology’s use in Europe will grow to 33.0% of light vehicles in 2030 from 0.4% in 2018.