Tesla, VW, Mahindra, Venus Motors, Australia.
Model X starts at 75 kWh: Tesla has scrapped the 60D variant of its electric SUV from its portfolio, only three months after adding it. The base version now is the 75D. The carmaker did not say why it made the changes. Moreover, two colour options have disappeared from the configurator.
electrek.co, insideevs.com
Electric variants for Caddy and T7: According to VW’s head of utility vehicles Eckhard Scholz, the next generation of both cars will be available with electric powertrains. Moreover, first units of VW’s new e-Crafter will be delivered in the second half of 2017.
firmenauto.de (in German)
Mahindra makes plans for China: Indian manufacturer Mahindra Reva is looking for a joint venture partner in order to produce electric vehicles in China, Bloomberg reports, citing Mahindra CEO Arvind Mathew. Whether there are already talks with potential partners was not confirmed.
bloomberg.com
VW to present Atlas? On October 27th, the carmaker will take the wraps off its new 7-seater for the U.S. market (we reported), which will also be available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. According to Automotive News, the vehicle will be named Atlas. Though that has yet to be confirmed.
autonews.com
Made in Costa Rica: U.S. niche manufacturer Venus Motors wants to produce EVs in Costa Rica. The company moved from Oregon to the Central American country to make cars for the local market “and beyond.” The Veep, a Jeep-like electric car, will be the first to roll off production lines there.
ticotimes.net
Australia electrifies lorries: SEA Automotive received over 500,000 Dollars from the local Australian government in Victoria. The money will be used to build electric drivetrains for trucks. Moreover, the drivetrains can be used to retrofit existing diesel-powered models.
fullyloaded.com.au
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