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  Kia, Hyundai announce investment into IONITY JV

  11 September 2019 / 2 comments

  The IONITY joint venture that was formed in 2017 comprising BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG has now welcomed Kia and Hyundai as its latest partners, Kia has […]

  
  

   

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  Geely invests in Volocopter, another flying car maker

  9 September 2019 / 40 comments

  This just in. Volocopter, a privately-owned German aircraft manufacturer, revealed that it has raised 50 million euros (RM230 million) in the first closing of its Series C funding round, the bulk of which came from […]

  
  

   

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  Schneider Electric Malaysia electric vehicle charging stations now at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

  6 September 2019 / 13 comments

  Electrified vehicle charging infrastructure in Malaysia takes another step, with the launch of Schneider Electric Malaysia’s electric vehicle charging station in the Awana SkyCentral Transportation Hub at the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets retail centre. The […]

  
  

   

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  Porsche Taycan cabin shown – new passenger display

  23 August 2019 / 1 comment

  It seems the guys at Porsche can’t contain their excitement for the launch of the all-electric Taycan, with bits of news and features released nearly everyday. Well, after teasing us with a glimpse of the […]

  
  

   

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  Porsche Taycan proves long-range drivability – covers 3,425 km over 24 hours, average speed 205 km/h!

  20 August 2019 / 19 comments

  When it comes to pure electric driving, one of the biggest concerns is range anxiety, especially when someone is accustomed to driving long distances before making a quick stop for fuel. It’s a real problem, […]

  
  

   

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  Pininfarina mulls “skateboard” platform for newer EVs

  15 August 2019 / 1 comment

  Following the launch of the Pininfarina Battista (above), the famous Italian design powerhouse has revealed that it plans to expand its full electric model range by introducing an SUV and a sedan, both of which […]

  
  

   

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  Takata begins restitution payments to inflator victims

  9 August 2019 / 9 comments

  Driver of vehicles with faulty airbags manufactured by Takata will collectively receive nearly $9.8 million (RM41 million) from a restitution fund a part of the auto parts supplier’s guilt plea for the production of airbag […]

  
  

   

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  NEC unveils electric flying car prototype in Japan

  6 August 2019 / 33 comments

  Japanese IT and networking company NEC has unveiled an electric flying car prototype, presenting the study as a testbed vehicle for its communications and control technologies that can be used in the development of airborne […]

  
  

   

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  Consumers unsure of autonomous, electric vehicles; better reception amongst experienced users – report

  31 July 2019 / 1 comment

  Consumer sentiment with regards to self-driving and electric vehicles is one of uncertainty, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study. On a 100-point scale, self-driving vehicles scored 36 points and battery-electric vehicles […]

  
  

   

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  Sumitomo unveils electricity harvester tech concept

  26 July 2019 / 2 comments

  Here’s a different take on electrification. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has teamed up with Kansai University to develop a method of harvesting electricity from the rotation of a tyre. The harvester gets its electricity from frictional […]

  
  

   

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