This graph displays the results of a survey regarding powertrain preference among Generation Y respondents in the United States. Of those surveyed, seven percent would prefer to be driving a battery-powered electric vehicle. Traditional gasoline engines still seem to be in demand.
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eKontrol’s Highly Integrated Oil Cooled e-Drive System for Commercial Vehicle
Abstract Accompany with the increasing severe global oil shortage and air pollution, new energy vehicles are receiving more and more attention. Currently China has become the world’s largest market of new energy vehicles.
Continue readingPolestar- Pure, Progressive Performance. Fully electric – from €40,000.
"No new car should have a combustion engine," Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath stated in an interview with the magazine Edison.
Continue readingTypical manufacturing costs of a battery electric vehicle – Did you know? #3
This statistic represents the typical manufacturing costs of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as of 2018, by type. Battery cells are expected to account for approximately 25 percent of the overall BEV cost.
Continue readingElectric Drive Development for a Parcel Delivery Van
Introduction Today electric drives find their application in almost all parts of mobility, transport and utility. In case of passenger cars, the main reason to develop EVs is to comply with NEV mandate targets or CO2 standards.
Continue readingPassenger vehicle powertrain manufacturing market value – Did you know? #2
This statistic represents the global passenger vehicle powertrain manufacturing market value in 2016 and 2030, with a breakdown by key region. The European passenger car powertrain market is expected to reach some 24.5 billion euros by 2030.
Continue readingMasterpiece 9-Speed KATE R932 Automatic Transmission Born for Brand New Luxury Vehicles
KATE R932, the first nine-speed planetary automatic transmission built specially without torque convertor, is making its world’s debut in a new luxury passenger vehicles under the brand AURUS.
Continue readingThe electric Piëch Mark Zero takes shape
There is not much on the horizon for sports cars and only a few names come to mind. BMW M8, Mercedes S63 AMG, Jaguar F-Type SVR are the high-performance models one can come across on a daily basis.
Continue readingFisker Automotive and their 40.000 dollar electric car for the mass market
The American automobile manufacturer Fisker Automotive, otherwise known for its luxury cars, plans to launch an electric car for around 40.000 dollars in 2021.
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The bar chart deals with the projected mobility costs of a typical motor vehicle worldwide in 2030, by drivetrain technology.
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