Feb 24, 2021 - 09:38 pm KiaCharge & Charge myHyundai for UK charging
In the UK Kia has launched its charging service KiaCharge. This gives the brand’s BEV- and PHEV-drivers access to more than 13,900 charge points across the UK, meaning access to around 68 per cent of the public charging network from a single account.
Weiterlesen Feb 24, 2021 - 10:47 am Hyundai strikes deal with CATL for additional battery supply
Hyundai has selected CATL as another battery cell supplier for its electric cars based on the E-GMP platform – but probably only those vehicles that will be launched after 2023. This was reported by South Korean media and Hyundai has yet to confirm the deal.
Weiterlesen Feb 23, 2021 - 08:24 am Hyundai releases the Ioniq 5 to compete with the ID.4
Hyundai has just presented the Ioniq 5, the company’s first production model based on its E-GMP platform. While the electric SUV has impressive technical data, the angular design will probably polarise. Prices for the Project 45 models will start at £45,000 in the UK (including the Plug In Car Grant). Pricing for the rest of […]
Weiterlesen Feb 19, 2021 - 11:45 am South Korea aims to push EV innovation
The South Korean government, in close cooperation with the industry, has decided to push technological innovations in the field of e-mobility so strongly that the prices for electric cars will drop by the equivalent of at least 7,500 euros by 2025.
Weiterlesen Feb 11, 2021 - 06:38 pm New Zealand funds 22 projects in emission-free transport
The New Zealand government has just approved funding for 22 new low-emission transport projects across the country. The projects in the latest round of government co-funding include a bike and car share scheme, EV charging stations as well as hydrogen and battery-electric trucks.
Weiterlesen Feb 9, 2021 - 02:19 pm Onto expands EV subscription fleet once more
British EV subscription service Onto continues on building the fleet as the company adds Hyundai electric cars to the fleet. They join a base of electric vehicles from PSA but also Tesla, BMW and Jaguar.
Weiterlesen Feb 9, 2021 - 01:59 pm Kia expands EV business strategy and targets
Kia has once again updated its strategic plan ‘Plan S’ and extended it to the year 2030. The plan includes expanding future mobility services, and new targets for sales of electrified vehicles, which includes both electric cars as well as purpose-built vehicles (PBV) in the commercial and sharing sectors.
Weiterlesen Feb 8, 2021 - 05:18 pm US coalition forms Hydrogen Forward
In the USA, eleven companies have formed a coalition called Hydrogen Forward, focused on advancing hydrogen development across the country. Founding members include mighty players.
Weiterlesen Feb 3, 2021 - 02:58 pm Major carmakers revoke support for Trump emissions
Toyota, Fiat Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen and other major carmakers join General Motors in abandoning their support for former US President Trump. This is also an act to support and perhaps influence the Biden administration in setting new emission standards.
Weiterlesen Feb 1, 2021 - 02:56 pm South Korea to install 3,000 fast-charging stations in 2021
South Korea plans to install 3,000 new fast-charging stations for electric cars throughout 2021. The Ministry of Finance also plans to include 43 ultra-fast charging stations for the first time this year and will subsidise carmakers to secure sites for at least another 80 HPC stations.
Weiterlesen Jan 21, 2021 - 05:58 pm Is Ionity looking for external investment?
Because the expansion of the Ionity fast-charging network is progressing too slowly, the owners are discussing attracting private equity capital for Ionity. According to a media report, financial circles are talking about at least 500 million euros in fresh money.
Weiterlesen Jan 13, 2021 - 01:21 pm Hyundai teases the Ioniq 5
Hyundai provides an official preview of the highly anticipated Ioniq 5 and unveiled the first design elements and technologies of the electric crossover,. After the digital debut in February, it will be possible to pre-reserve the 800-volt electric vehicle before it celebrates its market launch in Europe in summer 2021.
Weiterlesen Jan 8, 2021 - 01:28 pm Apple in talks with Hyundai over BEV cooperation
Apple could select the South Korean carmaker Hyundai as a partner for the development of its rumored self-driving electric car. This is indicated by a statement from the South Koreans, which Hyundai, however, has meanwhile formulated in a more vague manner.
Weiterlesen Jan 7, 2021 - 02:26 pm South Korea’s first fuel cell refuse truck launched
South Korea’s first hydrogen-powered garbage truck entered service a few days ago in Changwon. The 5-ton truck with fuel cell will initially be tested for one year as part of a project of the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy with Hyundai Motor and the Korea Automotive Technology Institute.
Weiterlesen Jan 4, 2021 - 12:57 pm South Korea introduces upper limit for EV subsidies
The South Korean government has decided to stop providing subsidies for electric vehicles that cost more than 90 million won (the equivalent of around 67,800 euros). A further price level will be added confirming what was rumoured over the summer.
Weiterlesen Dec 28, 2020 - 04:23 pm Year in review: 2020s most electrifying moments
As the virus called an almost complete halt to the world this year, the newsreels continued to turn. You kept returning to our pages in greater numbers than ever, and these are the most read articles in each month of 2020.
Weiterlesen Dec 13, 2020 - 04:42 pm Hyundai: 12 BEV by 2025; launches fuel cell brand HTWO
Hyundai plans to introduce at least 12 battery-electric models by 2025, according to the updated ‘Strategy 2025’. This includes Hyundai to rely on the new 800-volt platform E-GMP which the carmaker will first use to power the Ioniq 5 next year.
Weiterlesen Dec 8, 2020 - 02:22 pm Hyundai to release Tucson hybrid in spring 2021
Hyundai is now saying it will also offer its Tucson compact SUV as a plug-in hybrid from spring 2021 and is has revealed the first details. This will make the partly-electric motor with a system output of 195 kW and up to 350 Nm torque the most powerful variant in the engine range of the […]
Weiterlesen Dec 2, 2020 - 07:36 am Hyundai presents E-GMP electric car platform
Hyundai presented the Electric Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP for short, at a digital event. The platform should form the basis for the Group’s future electric cars and is distinguished by its efficiency.
Weiterlesen Nov 25, 2020 - 06:17 pm Hyundai expands VIVe car-sharing in rural Spain
About a year ago, Hyundai introduced an e-car sharing service for Spain under the VIVe label. Following the success of the pilot project in the village of Campisábalos, Hyundai is now rolling out the service nationwide.
Weiterlesen Nov 24, 2020 - 05:34 pm Hyundai presents new Mistra sedan in China
At the Guangzhou Motor Show, Hyundai has unveiled the next version of the Mistra compact sedan, which will be available for the first time as a purely electric version. The model has been marketed exclusively in China since 2013 and is built by Beijing Hyundai, a joint venture between BAIC Motor and Hyundai.
Weiterlesen Nov 24, 2020 - 11:06 am Kona owners unhappy with software fix
The Kona Electric battery fires now have resulted in legal repercussions for Hyundai. Around 200 owners of the model have filed a class action lawsuit against the Korean car manufacturer.
Weiterlesen Nov 23, 2020 - 12:32 pm Hyundai & Ineos launch fuel cell cooperation
Hyundai has announced to cooperate with the British chemical company Ineos on the topic of hydrogen and fuel cell drives. This will involve the production and supply of hydrogen, but also a specific vehicle project.
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