Show #872
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PORSCHE TAYCAN TO FEATURE PLUG&CHARGE AND DOWNLOADABLE UPGRADES
“Starting in October, there will be numerous innovations for the Porsche Taycan at the change of the model year. The new Plug & Charge function allows for automated charging and payment without a card or app. Other innovations include Functions on Demand, FoD, and faster acceleration. Physical changes include a colour head-up display and an on-board charger with a charging capacity of up to 22 kW. ” says electrive: “Plug-and-Charge based on ISO standard 15118 enables the charging process to start automatically. So far, Plug & Charge is already operational at Ionity charging stations in Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy and the Czech Republic. Twelve more European countries will follow at the start of 2021, according to Porsche. In the US and Canada, Plug & Charge will also be available from Electrify America and Electrify Canada at “many charging points” as of the start of 2021. Drivers may choose to subscribe or else opt-in for certain functions online. Other new FoDs include automated driving features such as Active Lane Keep Assist that keeps the vehicle in the centre of the lane with continuous steering intervention. InnoDrive adapts the speed to the conditions ahead. Both functions are available for a fee of 19.50 euro per month or 808.10 euro each as a purchase option. ”
And as per Autocar: “Also new for the 2021 model year is a battery preservation function that restricts charging capacity where appropriate to reduce power loss. At an 800v Ionity rapid-charging station, for example, drivers can slow the charging speed from 270kW to around 200kW using a new charging mode selector on the central display. The Taycan can also now be specified with a power guard function, which prevents a system overload when charging domestically and allows for it to be charged using excess electricity generated by a building’s solar panels. ”
https://www.electrive.com/2020/08/19/my21-porsche-taycan-comes-with-plug-and-charge-plus-fod/
LUCID AIR WILL BE FASTEST CHARGING EV: ADDS 300 MILES OF RANGE IN 20 MINUTES
“We recently learned the Air has an estimated 517-mile driving range (by EPA testing standards). That, combined with the fast-charging ability of being able to accept over 300 kW of power, will make the Air an excellent choice for long road trips.” says InsideEVs: “The Lucid has the best of both worlds. It can charge at the highest rate of any EV, and it is also one of the most efficient EVs. That combination makes it the fastest-charging EV, as it can recharge at a rate of roughly 20 miles of range per minute of charging. Lucid’s extraordinarily high charging rate is possible because of its 900V electrical architecture, including custom lithium-ion battery cells, a highly sophisticated battery (BMS), and thermal management system (TMS), as well as the Lucid Air’s powertrain efficiency. As for AC charging, Lucid is also pushing the limits and is equipping the Air with a 19.2 kW onboard charger which can replenish 80 miles of range per hour.”
https://insideevs.com/news/439835/lucid-air-fastest-charging-ev/
LUCID AIR WILL OFFER VEHICLE TO GRID POWER
“The company is also developing a home charger that it claims will be “the first AC charging stations with bi-directional charging ever offered.” Most EV chargers are unidirectional, meaning electricity flows from the electrical grid to the vehicle. Lucid claims its chargers will flow two ways, thus bidirectional. This will allow customers to use their Lucid Air to power their homes or “off-grid vacation properties,” Lucid Motors said.” says The Verge.
https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/19/21375308/lucid-motors-air-ev-charging-time-miles-minutes
PANASONIC TO INVEST $100M IN EV BATTERY PLANT IN US FOR TESLA.
“Panasonic will boost production capacity of batteries for Tesla next year in an investment expected to exceed $100 million, Nikkei learned on Wednesday.” writes Nikkei today: “The investment will be made in Gigafactory 1, a battery plant in the U.S. state of Nevada with 13 production lines. Panasonic will add another line, increasing capacity by 10% to 39 gigawatt-hours per year. This is the first capacity expansion at Gigafactory since it opened in 2017. Panasonic is also upgrading the batteries being produced at Gigafactory, raising each battery’s storage capacity by 5%, starting in September. With annual production capacity set to exceed 1 million vehicles next year, the capacity for battery production is also likely to increase, Panasonic officials say.”
POLESTAR CONFIRMS WESTFIELD LONDON AS ITS FIRST UK SPACE
“Polestar has announced the location of its first UK Space, located in Westfield London. Also known as Westfield White City or Westfield Shepherds Bush, the largest shopping centre in Europe was an obvious choice of location for the growing Swedish electric performance brand.” according to Conceptcarz.com: “The Westfield Space is situated at the heart of where people go to shop and relax, for a seamless and hassle-free customer journey. Minimalist design and integrated digital interactivity ensure the product remains the focus. Non-commissioned Polestar Specialists are there to inform consumers about the brand and its products before moving to the brand’s website to order their car directly from the Swedish manufacturer”
https://www.conceptcarz.com/a38409/polestar-westfield-london-uk.aspx
SECOND PLUG-IN HYBRID JOINS VOLVO XC40 LINE-UP
“Arriving ahead of the early 2021 launch of the fully electric XC40, the new XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 joins the existing Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5. The T4 plug-in hybrid brings a lower-powered and priced alternative to the T5, opening up plug-in hybrid technology to a wider market. It uses a 129hp 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and an 82hp electric motor with seven-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The 10.7kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides an all-electric range of up to 27 miles” reports Fleet World: “Its sub-£40,000 price tag also means the Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 avoids the £325 Vehicle Excise Duty surcharge. It’s available in R-Design and Inscription equipment grades, priced from £39,130 on the road and starts first deliveries to UK customers from October 2020.”
https://fleetworld.co.uk/second-plug-in-hybrid-joins-volvo-xc40-line-up-as-diesels-exit/
VOLVO CUTS PRICES ON PLUG-IN HYBRID LINEUP
“. According to an early order guide, prices for 2021 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrids can be up to $7,750 cheaper than 2020 models. The most significant price change is found on the S60 T8 sedan as a new entry-level model is available starting at $48,645 (including destination) which is $7,750 less than the 2020 entry-level model. ” writes Carsdirect.com: “Given that the price cut is only on the PHEV models, this moves the price point much closer to the T5 and T6 gasoline versions. In the case of the S60, the R-Design Expression (the new entry-level plug-in hybrid model) is available as low as $43,226 after accounting for the federal tax credit. That’s $19 less than the cheapest T6 Momentum AWD model which starts at $43,245. For all eligible models, the tax credit equates to $5,419.”
https://www.carsdirect.com/automotive-news/volvo-cuts-prices-on-plug-in-hybrid-lineup
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC DEBUTS FAST ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER IN PUKALANI
Firstly thanks to Jim Burness from NationCarCharging.com, yesterday I asked what CHP stood for, and Jim kindly informed me: California Highway Patrol!
“Electric vehicle drivers can now power up at a newly installed Hawaiian Electric fast charging station at the Pukalani Terrace Center in Upcountry Maui.” says Hawaiian Electric: “This publicly-accessible DC fast charger owned and operated by Hawaiian Electric offers a new lower rate during daytime hours to encourage charging when solar energy is typically abundant. The company expects to install new fast chargers with the EV-Maui rate at three additional locations in Central, South, and West Maui later this year once site agreements are confirmed.”
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/hawaiian-electric-debuts-fast-electric-vehicle-charger-in-pukalani
“RUSSIA HAS CREATED THE CHEAPEST ELECTRIC CAR IN THE WORLD” – ZETTA CM1
“As reported by the spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, Russia has created the cheapest electric car in the world. The new electric car Zetta CM1 will be released at the end of the year with a price tag of approximately €5200. The vehicle has been developed by Russian Engineering and Manufacturing Company (REMC).” says RusAutoNews.com. 27hp hub motors on each wheel. 120kmh. 10kWh battery.
GERMAN STATE REQUIRES SOLAR PANELS ON NEW, NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
“many buildings get constructed with no thought for rooftop solar. The German state of Baden-Württemberg is changing that in its jurisdiction. It is requiring that all new non-residential buildings have solar panels on them starting in 2022” says CleanTechnica: “This follows the city-state of Hamburg passing a similar law that goes into effect a year later, in 2023. As a new building is built, everyone must take into account that it has solar panels on top, just as we have to take into account that a new building will have a roof and walls, just as we expect that a new building will be hooked up to the electric grid.”
UK TO REMAIN WITH EU CO2 EMISSION REGULATIONS
“It is looking like the UK is to remain with EU regulation on CO2 emission standards even after leaving the European Union at the end of this year. A new consultation points out as much and is open for comments until 21 August.” according to electrive: “When made into legislation as proposed, the UK will keep the EU’s 15% CO2 emission reduction target for cars and vans from 2025, and a 37.5% reduction for cars and 31% for vans come 2030. Carmakers will face fines of 86 British pounds instead of 95 euros for every gram of CO2 exceeded. The limit is 95 grams per km, and manufacturers will still base their targets on the average weight of vehicles sold.”
https://www.electrive.com/2020/08/19/uk-to-remain-with-eu-co2-emission-regulations/
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