Autonomous vehicles could end car ownership
Imagine getting a free ride to work or elsewhere in a driver-less car. For example, a Starbucks autonomous ride-sharing van might cover the cost of your cheap commute by selling you a pricey latte.
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BMW to expand EV production
BMW confirms it will build the first fully electric MINI in 2019 and a fully electric BMW X3 in 2020 at its Leipzig plant, while the “fully electric BMW iNEXT” will be manufactured at the Dingolfing plant in 2021.
The long road ahead for EV uptake
But electric vehicles (EVs) have not seen the same upward curve. The Paris Agreement in November 2015 saw more than 190 countries – including Australia, United States, India and China – agree to limit global warming to well below 2.0 degrees Celsius, aiming for 1.5 degrees.
LDV’s EV trial
LDV electric vans could soon be on Australian roads as part of a new 12-month trial. The Chinese brand’s local importer, Ateco, is organising its new EV80 vans to be used by courier companies and possibly Australia Post.
Nissan EV joins Harrods delivery fleet
A fully electric Nissan e-NV200 van has been added to legendary London department store Harrods’ delivery fleet. Nissan officially handed over the 100% electric vehicle (EV) to Harrods outside its Knightsbridge store this week. The EV has been specially adapted to fit Harrods' delivery needs.
Lucid Motors plans electric vehicle production early 2019
Lucid Motors displayed its luxury electric sedan, dubbed the Lucid Air, and showcased another test vehicle at the New York International Auto Show.
Electrifying Mercedes-Benz urban delivery van fleet
Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Hermes, Germany’s largest post-independent logistics service provider to electrify its urban delivery van fleet. The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider's operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018.
Steve McQueen’s Le Mans Porsche is now charged
In the race for electric cars, even the Porsche 910 driven by Steve McQueen in the movie Le Mans has been powered up.
Lamborghini sets sights on EV sports car
Lamborghini is open to the idea of an all-electric addition to its line-up of luxury sports cars, according to chief executive, Stefano Domenicali. The Italian car maker has already deviated from its tradition of producing high-powered, low-slung sportscars with its new SUV, called Urus.
EV sales plummet in Australia
The popularity of new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrids among Australian buyers has taken a hit year-on-year, new VFACTS figures reveal. In the private passenger car segment, there were drops in both electric vehicle and hybrid sales in 2016 compared to the previous year.
