Important Innovations Collection

VW's New Affordable E-Car Source:  VW Electric People's Car Volkswagen is developing an affordable, inexpensive electric compact for the people,  It's called the ID.1.  VW is targeting a price below $22,000 with incentives.  The EV will roll out in 2023.  And, there will also be a cross-over version.  The ID.1 is designed as a city car.  The base version of the electric car is expected to have a range of 300 miles on a charge.  This is a big development in enabling the affordable purchase of green, clean electric cars by the masses. VW's Electric Lineup The ID.1 is the smallest ID branded vehicle in VW's lineup of seven electric models. The ID.3 compact is launching in Europe mid-2020, to be followed by the ID.4, formerly known as the ID Crozz. The ID.1 will have a choice of two different battery packs:  24 KWh and 36 KWh. Affordable Green Driving VW wants to sell 1 million EV's a year starting in 2023.  In ord...

Citroen's Ami: 100% Electric, Ultra Compact Car Source:  Citroen Very Affordably Priced This is a fun piece of urban electric mobility.  Citroen just introduced Ami, an all electric, sub-compact electric car, in France.  It's not much bigger than an enclosed  scooter.  The two seater may be the electric car for everyone who needs to get around, particularly in crowded urban areas. It is very affordably priced. No License Required The vehicle gets 44 miles on a charge and has a top speed of 28 mph.  The battery takes 3 hours to recharge.  Citroen says that Ami is agile, ultra-compact and protective of the driver and passenger. The interior is equipped with a heater for use when needed.  What's amazing is that in France, it's accessible to anyone 14 years or older.  In much of Europe, it's expected to be available to those 16 years or older with or without a license. $22.00 Per Month to Rent Ami is the world's most aff...

Jointly Developing Electric Car Parts Source:  BMW Assembly Line Goal: Cut E-Car Costs Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are teaming up to jointly develop electric motors, transmissions and power electronics.  Their purpose is to reduce the cost of developing electric cars, make them more affordable and produce them more quickly.  The two companies say that together they can shorten development time and bring vehicles and state of the art technology more quickly to market. Energy Sources with Zero Emissions The global automotive industry is under pressure to develop zero emissions vehicles to clear tighter anti-pollution standards. It's difficult to maintain profit margins while costs are rising to make vehicles that are electric powered, offer autonomous driving and total connectivity.  BMW and Jaguar say this electric partnership will provide considerable cost savings.  Meanwhile, Fiat Chrysler and Renault are working on a $35 billion merger to cut costs a...