Month: October 2016

Mon Oct 31, 9:37PM

Volkswagen announces Atlas 7-seat SUV with plug-in hybrid version likely

This weekend Volkswagen announced their new 7 passenger Atlas SUV. It’s the largest SUV Volkswagen has made and is specifically targeting the U.S. market. The plan is to build it in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the Passat. The Atlas is significantly larger than the Gold, but both vehicles are built on the same MQB architecture. Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen announces Atlas 7-seat SUV with plug-in hybrid version likely

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Tue Oct 18, 5:53PM

Battery supplier says GM’s Bolt EV will sell more than 30,000 next year

During a conference call to discuss LG Chem’s third quarter earnings, LG Chem Vice President Kang Chang-beom made a projection that GM will sell more than 30,000 Bolt EVs next year. LG Chem is preparing to provide battery packs for the soon-to-be-delivered electric vehicle and is predicting sales numbers in order to allocate resources to… Continue reading Battery supplier says GM’s Bolt EV will sell more than 30,000 next year

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Thu Oct 6, 6:00PM

Nissan is considering a re-badge of the Renault Zoe

According to a senior company source at Nissan, the automaker’s next electric vehicle is set to follow the Leaf 2.0 and will likely share technology with the Renault Zoe. In an article from AutoExpress, the Nissan source said Nissan will most likely choose a Fiesta-sized supermini or crossover to sell with the Nissan Leaf EV.… Continue reading Nissan is considering a re-badge of the Renault Zoe

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