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Manufacturer claims 400-mile range, Level 3 autonomy for electric pickup.
EV Startup Shows Off Pickup, SUV at LA Show
Nov 27, 2018
With a base price of $61,000, Rivian plans to go after affluent buyers who might consider vehicles built by Tesla or Jaguar Land Rover, company spokesman Michael McHale says.
VW plant in Hanover, Germany, to build I.D. Buzz van among other EVs.
EVs Prominent in VW Plant Reshuffling
Nov 26, 2018
Electric small cars and sedans from several brands will be built in Emden, Germany, while Hanover will specialize in the production of the ID. Buzz range in addition to building vehicles with conventional engines.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi invests in California lithium-ion battery technology company.
Alliance Invests in EV Battery Developer
Nov 16, 2018
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi says Enevate’s HD-Energy Technology for EVs features 5-minute fast charging with high energy density and long driving range, as well as low-temperature operation in cold climates and low cost.
Grab fleet includes Hyundai Ioniq EVs.
EVs at Heart of Expanded Hyundai-Grab Alliance
Nov 13, 2018
The Hyundai-Kia-Grab partnership will work with governments, infrastructure players and other regional stakeholders to improve EV infrastructure in the region, including building a network of quick-charge stations.
Crash tests show using carbon fiber in body was right call, Volvo says.
Crash Tests Prove Carbon Fiber’s Strength, Volvo Says
Nov 08, 2018
Most of the energy was absorbed by the car’s crash structure. The remaining energy was mitigated by the carbon fiber body panels into the body structure, which remained rigid and showed no signs of bending or misalignment after the crash.
Ram’s eTorque mild-hybrid option combines 5.7L V-8 with lithium-ion battery.
Clever Technologies Help Improve Truck MPG
Nov 08, 2018
Wards 10 Best Engines judges are focusing closely on Ram’s eTorque 48V mild-hybrid system, Ford’s light-duty 6-cyl. diesel, Ford’s 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 (return winner) and GM’s 2.7L turbo-4 and a groundbreaking 17-mode cylinder-deactivation system...
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