Peter Schwarzenbauer, Maye Musk, Maxime Picat.
“It would at least need to be a plug-in hybrid. This would be a minimum requirement because for a car to be successful globally, you have to consider China. And China is now requesting plug-in hybrids with about 50km (31 miles) of electric-only range.”
According to Peter Schwarzenbauer, head of Mini at BMW, the Superleggera could become available as a plug-in hybrid. A fully electric version, however, doesn’t seem to be in the cards.
autonews.com
“It would at least need to be a plug-in hybrid. This would be a minimum requirement because for a car to be successful globally, you have to consider China. And China is now requesting plug-in hybrids with about 50km (31 miles) of electric-only range.”
Even Elon Musk’s own mother, Maye Musk, has to wait for her Model 3 – just like everyone else. Even though she reserved late(r) and is therefore far down on the list, she says that she will not use her “connections” to jump the queue.
marketwatch.com
“He’s got cars to build and rockets to launch, so I don’t rush him.”
Peugeot CEO Maxime Picat supports VW idea of an all-electric category at the FIA World Rally Championship (we reported). Talks with organisers are apparently underway.
autocar.co.uk
“We would definitely support the development of an electric car category.”
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