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Mark Kane

European Editor contact@insideevs.com
  • European correspondent
  • Strong focus on European EV sales

Articles by Mark Kane

Manufacturing / Production Tesla To Produce Dual Motor AWD Model 3 In China Too?

Tesla To Produce Dual Motor AWD Model 3 In China Too?

The environmental assessment suggests dual-motor versions will be produced at the Gigafactory 3.
By Mark Kane 1h ago
Manufacturing / Production FCA Announces €50 Million Battery Hub At Mirafiori Plant In Italy

FCA Announces €50 Million Battery Hub At Mirafiori Plant In Italy

FCA already designated the Mirafiori plant for several new BEV models and now adds a battery pack production facility.
By Mark Kane 2h ago
Sales Passenger Plug-In EV Car Sales In China Down 27% In September

Passenger Plug-In EV Car Sales In China Down 27% In September

The market offer is stronger than ever, but without as generous incentives as before, sales are going through a period of decline.
By Mark Kane 2h ago
China BYD e2 Debuts On Chinese Market With Over 2,000 Sales

BYD e2 Debuts On Chinese Market With Over 2,000 Sales

BYD e2, with two battery options, enters the competitive segment of affordable BEVs in China.
By Mark Kane 2h ago
Tokyo Motor Show Honda Launches e:Technology Brand: Announces Accelerated EV Strategy

Honda Launches e:Technology Brand: Announces Accelerated EV Strategy

All mainstream models to be electrified in Europe quicker than previously anticipated.
By Mark Kane 4h ago
Charging Green Power To Introduce Wireless Charging In South Korea

Green Power To Introduce Wireless Charging In South Korea

WiTricity wireless charging system was demonstrated in a Hyundai Kona Electric cutaway.
By Mark Kane 5h ago
Official Renault Announces Kangoo Z.E./Master Z.E. With Hydrogen REx

Renault Announces Kangoo Z.E./Master Z.E. With Hydrogen REx

If the 33 kWh battery is not enough, Renault will propose a 10 kW hydrogen fuel cell range extender.
By Mark Kane 6h ago
Sales BYD Plug-In EV Sales Were Cut In Half In September 2019

BYD Plug-In EV Sales Were Cut In Half In September 2019

There is no good news about BYD's sales results last month. The Decline is accelerating
By Mark Kane 8h ago
Charging ITT Cannon Presents Liquid-Cooled HPC Plug For 500A At 1,000V

ITT Cannon Presents Liquid-Cooled HPC Plug For 500A At 1,000V

It seems that the plugs and cables will not be a bottleneck to ultra-fast charging by any means.
By Mark Kane 9h ago
Buses Europe: 2,200 EV Buses Deployed - Two-Orders Of Magnitude Behind China

Europe: 2,200 EV Buses Deployed - Two-Orders Of Magnitude Behind China

The European battery-electric bus fleet is not even at 1% of the Chinese fleet.
By Mark Kane 10h ago
Official Volvo Says All Models Will Get Plug-In Recharge Versions

Volvo Says All Models Will Get Plug-In Recharge Versions

The all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 is welcomed by the rest of Volvo Recharge lineup (7 PHEVs from 40-, 60- and 90-series)
By Mark Kane Oct 22, 2019
Corporate / Financial Fastned Charging Network Exceeded €1 Million Revenue In Q3 2019

Fastned Charging Network Exceeded €1 Million Revenue In Q3 2019

Fastned almost tripled its sales and energy dispensed as the network now consists of 109 stations.
By Mark Kane Oct 22, 2019
Buses Nova Bus Is Introducing LFSe+ With 594 kWh Battery Pack

Nova Bus Is Introducing LFSe+ With 594 kWh Battery Pack

The huge 594 kWh battery option is good enough for 211-292 miles (340-470 km) of range.
By Mark Kane Oct 22, 2019
Battery Tech CATL To Supply Batteries For Volkswagen e-Delivery In Brazil

CATL To Supply Batteries For Volkswagen e-Delivery In Brazil

Volkswagen e-Delivery trucks will be equipped with CATL's LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries
By Mark Kane Oct 22, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Model 3 Spotted Testing At Gigafactory 3: Video

Tesla Model 3 Spotted Testing At Gigafactory 3: Video

A blue Tesla Model 3 was seen at the test track doing some testing.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Official Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric Crossover: Videos Galore

Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric Crossover: Videos Galore

Let's take a look at all of the best videos on the upcoming Volvo XC40 Recharge.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
General Ford Pilots Blockchain In PHEVs To Keep Zero-Emission Data Secure

Ford Pilots Blockchain In PHEVs To Keep Zero-Emission Data Secure

10 Transit Custom/ Tourneo Custom will be tested in Cologne over 12 months.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Spy Shots Recently Spied BMW i4 Prototype Looks More Production Ready

Recently Spied BMW i4 Prototype Looks More Production Ready

With the hardware development mostly done, it's time to test it extensively and to refine it.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Buses Volvo Introduces 7900 Electric Articulated With 396 kWh Battery Pack

Volvo Introduces 7900 Electric Articulated With 396 kWh Battery Pack

Volvo now offers the longest electric buses.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Range / Efficiency Here Are Some Specs On The Toyota e-TNGA Platform For BEVs

Here Are Some Specs On The Toyota e-TNGA Platform For BEVs

Toyota to use 50-100 kWh battery packs to achieve a range of 186-372 miles (300-600 km) depending on the model.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Hitachi Starts Series Production Of 800-Volt Inverters For EVs

Hitachi Starts Series Production Of 800-Volt Inverters For EVs

Suppliers are getting ready for 800 V electric vehicles.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Charging BYD Presents Electric Bus Wireless Charging: Video

BYD Presents Electric Bus Wireless Charging: Video

Let's take a look at the wireless charging of electric buses in Wenatchee, Washington
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Buses Chile Launches Latin America

Chile Launches Latin America's First 100% Electric Bus Corridor

Santiago uses now hundreds of Chinese electric buses.
By Mark Kane Oct 21, 2019
Sales Leasing Electric Cars Is Becoming Popular In UK: Tesla Model 3 Leads

Leasing Electric Cars Is Becoming Popular In UK: Tesla Model 3 Leads

Tesla Model 3 was #5 among the top ten personal lease inquiries in the UK In September.
By Mark Kane Oct 20, 2019
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