Show #409.
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Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 8th March 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I’ve been through every EV story I could find today, and picked out the best ones to save you time.
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IN HORSEPOWER WAR, RIMAC C_TWO PROVES ELECTRIC CARS CAN’T BE MATCHED
- “The struggle to squeeze increasing amounts of horsepower into high-performance automobiles continues unabated, even in the face of stricter environmental regulations.” Says Domenick for InsideEVs.com: “Nowhere is that perhaps more noticeable than at the Geneva Motor Show. The top eighteen machines share an astounding 17,000 ponies between them — that’s an average of 900 horsepower per — and battery power reigns supreme with the top two both being fully electric. the Rimac C_Two. It silently boasts 1,914 hp and 1,696 pound-feet of torque. The car with the second-highest amount of horse force is the gorgeous Pininfarina Battista.”
- Check out the gallery of Hypercars, I’ll put a link in the show notes.
https://insideevs.com/horsepower-war-rimac-c_two-geneva/
VOLVO TO RELEASE POLESTAR 3 ALL-ELECTRIC COUPE-STYLE SUV IN 2021
- “Volvo brand Polestar will introduce a new all-electric Polestar 3 SUV by the end of 2021, a company executive said.” Reports Phil for Electric: “Following the recent unveiling of its Polestar 2 all-electric sedan, the company’s Polestar 3 will be a “coupe-style SUV,” Digital Trends reports. Polestar COO Jonathan Goodman said the new model will be released “in the back end” of 2021. Goodman also said Polestar will continue to expand its models throughout the next decade, and the company looks to keep its simple naming convention. Therefore, following the Polestar 3 would be a Polestar 4, and so on.”
https://electrek.co/2019/03/08/volvo-polestar-3-suv/
TESLA MODEL 3 LAUNCHES IN MEXICO
- Meanwhile Steven Loveday at InsideEVs has the lowdown on Tesla moving into another country: “We already knew Tesla was pushing its hugely popular Model 3 midsize sedan to overseas markets, but to see it hit Mexico is a welcome surprise. Reportedly, the automaker sent invitations out for an open house in the country, as well as information about the electric car’s official launch. Today, Tesla will host the unveiling at its Mexico city store. Once again, Tesla proves that it’s branching out globally into a myriad of locales. While many naysayers will continue to assert that demand is limited and U.S. deliveries are lackluster, we can see where the Silicon Valley automaker’s newfound focus lies.”
https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-launches-in-mexico/
NISSAN EXPANDS BEST-SELLING LEAF EV OFFER IN EUROPE
- Nissan has announced a wave of new versions and upgrades to the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle range, making Europe’s top-selling 100% electric car more appealing than ever.
- Following the runaway success of the LEAF e+ 3.ZERO Limited Edition, Nissan has made its longer range version available as a permanent addition in the Tekna grade.
- The LEAF will also offer a series of connectivity and technology upgrades to enhance the user experience. Coupled with the all-new Nissan Connect Services app, the new model’s navigation system gains TomTom LIVE premium traffic and route optimisation, providing comprehensive navigation assistance including door-to-door navigation. The all new Nissan Connect smartphone app will also include several remote control functions for charging and battery status. The Nissan LEAF variants are available to order now, with deliveries expected in summer 2019.
TESLA’S ONLINE-ONLY SALES MODEL DEFENDED BY USED CAR DEALER CARVANA CEO
- Simon at Teslarati has a story today on Tesla online sales. “Tesla’s decision to adopt an online-only model to sell its electric cars was recently defended by Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia, who went on CNBC’s Squawk Alley to discuss the electric car maker’s new sales strategy. Garcia noted that while Tesla will face challenges resulting from the shift in its sales model, the company’s return policy will likely be a difference maker for some buyers.”
- Simon goes on to say: “Garcia’s views on Tesla is coming from a well-established position, as Carvana currently stands as one of the United States’ premier online used car dealers. Carvana sells, finances, and buys back used cars through its website, and its growth has been so impressive that the company ranked as 5th in Forbes’s list of America’s Most Promising Companies in 2015. “
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-online-sale-model-carvana-ceo/
TESLA MODEL 3 REGISTRATIONS IN NORWAY SOAR TO 800 IN FEBRUARY
- Mark Kane for InsideEVs goes to Norway next: “In February, about 5,924 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in Norway, which is 33.2% more than a year ago, at a world-leading 53.3% market share! It was the best February ever. The month of February was the first for volume deliveries of the Tesla Model 3. The month closed with 791 new registrations, which is second only to the Volkswagen Golf (all versions), which probably means that Model 3 is ahead of the Volkswagen e-Golf.”
https://insideevs.com/800-tesla-model-3-registered-norway/
ERIK BUELL TRADES PETROL FOR PROTONS WITH NEW E-BIKE STARTUP
- FUELL’s “urban mobility” positioning led to the creation of several machines to cover all the needs and styles of those who choose two-wheeled electric mobility. FUELL’s offer is centered around two products:
- FLOW – an electric motorcycle available in 11kW (125cc equivalent) or 35kW (motorcycle license) versions, combining practical aspects for the urban journey (integrated 50 liter/13 gallon internal storage), technological innovations (proprietary wheel-motor1, connected dashboard) and unparalleled driving pleasure thanks to its acceleration and low center of gravity.
- FLUID – a robust and elegant electric bike, with exceptional range (up to 125 miles thanks to its 2 removable batteries with a total of 1,000Wh) and generous torque (100Nm), virtually maintenance-free with its carbon belt and internal hub gears. Fluid is offered as a Pedelec (max 20 mph) or S-Pedelec (max 28 mph, requiring helmet and insurance in most States).
- Every step from design to manufacture had accessibility in mind: competitive prices (starting from $3,295 for Fluid and $10,995 for Flow), financing options that favor usage over ownership (credit, leasing, battery leasing), and a clear emphasis on easy handling and riding.
- These e-vehicles are upgradeable (battery, wheel-motor, charger,…) and are among the best performing on the market. They have a great autonomy (125 city miles for Flow), and recharge easily (at home for Fluid, in less than 30 minutes on a public charger for Flow). They also offer connectivity and security options, and are infinitely customizable.
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