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The world’s electric vehicle fleet surpassed 1 million cars, now to the next million

Avatar for Fred Lambert Jun 15 2016 - 12:13 pm PT
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TecDay Road to the Future – Drive Train

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is out with its Energy Technology Perspectives report (via Carbon Brief). The agency compiled data from the automotive industry and determined that the world’s electric vehicle fleet surpassed the 1 million cars mark last year. Out of the 15 technology sectors to combat carbon emissions followed by IEA, the agency says that the EV sector is the only one on track for deployment. Expand
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Hyundai will launch all three electric versions of the IONIQ in the US in Q3

Avatar for Fred Lambert Jan 18 2016 - 11:45 am PT
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IONIQ exterior design

CEO of Hyundai Motor America Dave Zuchowski confirmed that the company will launch all three electric versions of the IONIQ in the US during the third quarter. The vehicle will be available in all-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and conventional hybrid without a plug (HEV). Hyundai revealed most of the details of the HEV version, but the company is mute about the BEV and PHEV versions. Expand
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Hyundai releases new teaser pictures of its upcoming ‘IONIQ’ electric vehicle

Avatar for Fred Lambert Dec 16 2015 - 4:45 pm PT
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Earlier this month, Hyundai announced that it will unveil a new car with 3 electric powertrain options called IONIQ. The vehicle will be available in all-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and conventional hybrid without a plug (HEV).

Today, the automaker released two new teaser pictures revealing some design details of the vehicle.  Expand
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Fisker Automotive becomes Karma Automotive

Avatar for Fred Lambert Sep 30 2015 - 5:25 pm PT
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KarmaFisker Automotive announced today a name change to Karma Automotive, as well as a new logo (see above). The company was named after its co-founder and famed car designer, Henrik Fisker. Fisker resigned from the company during financial difficulties in 2013. The company filed for bankruptcy soon after. Then the Wanxiang Group, a Chinese auto parts conglomerate, bought the company’s assets out of bankruptcy for $149 million. They also picked up A123, a battery maker who at the time was supplying Fisker with battery packs before both companies went under.

Wanxiang has since been trying to relaunch the company and especially its flagship electric sedan, the Karma, hence the new name of the organisation. Expand
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