Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept for 2028
Citroën has unveiled a concept electric version of its classic 2CV and says it aims to bring the vehicle to market in 2028 for €15,000.
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JLR reveals Jaguar Type 01 in New York, UK output planned for 2027
JLR has revealed the all-electric Jaguar Type 01 in New York and said UK production is planned for 2027. The model is presented as part of Jaguar’s push to attract new buyers while other JLR brands retain combustion options.
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XPENG G9L begins production at Magna’s Graz facility in Austria
XPENG G9L has started production at Magna’s Graz facility in Austria ahead of its planned global debut in Paris. The move indicates the model is moving from announcement to manufacturing, but the source provides limited operational detail.
production start
Toyota to invest about $1.3 billion in Buenos Aires EV production
Toyota plans to invest around $1.3 billion at its Buenos Aires site to produce a new electric vehicle. The company says the project would be the largest investment in Argentina’s automotive industry to date.
investment & funding
InsideEVs reports Ford's $30,000 electric pickup could reset its EV business
Ford’s planned $30,000 electric pickup is presented as a key chance to improve its EV business. The report says the effort will be important for the company, but it will not be easy.
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Toyota says new electric vehicles are driving growth
Toyota reported that its new electric vehicles are selling well, according to Electrek. The update matters because it contrasts with reports of weaker third-quarter EV sales from many automakers.
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BMW starts Neue Klasse battery output at Bavarian plant
BMW has begun battery output for the Neue Klasse at a plant in Bavaria. The faster-than-planned ramp-up suggests the program is moving quickly and will test BMW’s battery supply chain from the start.
manufacturing
BMW starts Gen6 battery production in Irlbach-Straßkirchen
BMW has opened its new battery plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen and started series production of sixth-generation high-voltage batteries. The site is expected to supply the new BMW i3 from Munich and become part of the company’s German production network.
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BMW plans a smaller, more affordable EV
BMW is planning an entry-level electric vehicle in its Neue Klasse lineup. The source says it would be the most affordable Neue Klasse EV.
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BMW starts Gen6 battery series production in Bavaria
BMW Group has begun series production of sixth-generation high-voltage batteries at its new Plant Irlbach-Straßkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. The batteries are being supplied to Plant Munich for use in a new i3, according to the source.
production start
BYD tests ultra-luxury EV sedan with coach doors and solid-state battery
BYD said it is testing a flagship sedan with coach doors and what it called “unprecedented disruptive technology.” The car is reportedly expected to use BYD’s solid-state batteries, which would make it the first EV to do so.
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Gotion and VW plan US$3.67bn European battery investment
Automotive World’s source summary says Volkswagen’s goal of US$1000/kWh hinges on standardising its battery technology across all joint venture partners.
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Sumida introduces DC common-mode chokes for automotive power electronics
Sumida has introduced two surface-mount DC common-mode chokes rated up to 16 A. The parts are intended to suppress EMI on DC power lines in automotive power electronics and related applications.
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InsideEVs says Bentley is entering the electric era with the Torcal midsize SUV
InsideEVs reports that Bentley is entering the electric era with an opulent midsize SUV called the Torcal. The report matters because it indicates the brand’s move into battery-electric vehicles.
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