BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to optimise EV grid services in USA and Canada

BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. Aimed to benefit both EV customers and the electric utility industry in the US and Canada, ChargeScape… Continue reading BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to optimise EV grid services in USA and Canada

BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to optimise EV grid services in USA and Canada

BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. Aimed to benefit both EV customers and the electric utility industry in the US and Canada, ChargeScape… Continue reading BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to optimise EV grid services in USA and Canada

Dutch PM Mark Rutte visits NXP India office, highlights semiconductor innovation 

Earlier this week, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited NXP Semiconductors India office in Bengaluru, during his official visit to India. Accompanying him were Ms. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, Ms. Ingrid Thijssen, President of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers, Ewout De Wit, Consul-General of the Kingdom of… Continue reading Dutch PM Mark Rutte visits NXP India office, highlights semiconductor innovation 

Student-led Swiss team sets new EV acceleration record

A student-led Swiss team has shattered the record for the world’s fastest-accelerating electric car, clocking a 0-62mph / 0-100kph run in less than a second. The AMZ team, consisting of members from research firm ETH Zürich and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, achieved a time of 0.956sec using a hand-built EV named Mythen.  Driven by team… Continue reading Student-led Swiss team sets new EV acceleration record

Student-led Swiss team sets new EV acceleration record

A student-led Swiss team has shattered the record for the world’s fastest-accelerating electric car, clocking a 0-62mph / 0-100kph run in less than a second. The AMZ team, consisting of members from research firm ETH Zürich and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, achieved a time of 0.956sec using a hand-built EV named Mythen.  Driven by team… Continue reading Student-led Swiss team sets new EV acceleration record

Marelli launches new smart actuators for transmission and thermal management in EVs

Global supplier Marelli has launched its new range of multipurpose smart actuators aimed at electric cars at the Battery Show North America 2023, held from September 12-14 in Novi, Michigan. These smart actuators are designed to simplify actuation of complex vehicle functions. As future cars are expected to include more than 100 actuators with different… Continue reading Marelli launches new smart actuators for transmission and thermal management in EVs

Marelli launches new smart actuators for transmission and thermal management in EVs

Global supplier Marelli has launched its new range of multipurpose smart actuators aimed at electric cars at the Battery Show North America 2023, held from September 12-14 in Novi, Michigan. These smart actuators are designed to simplify actuation of complex vehicle functions. As future cars are expected to include more than 100 actuators with different… Continue reading Marelli launches new smart actuators for transmission and thermal management in EVs

Daimler Truck’s Fuso brand to supply 900 eCanters to Yamoto Transport

Daimler Truck AG and its Japanese subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Bus and Truck Corporation have announced the handover of the first Fuso next-generation eCanter to Yamoto Transport Co. The all-electric truck is the first of around 900 such eCanters that Yamoto Transport has ordered from Fuso. This is the largest single order for Fuso’s light-duty electric… Continue reading Daimler Truck’s Fuso brand to supply 900 eCanters to Yamoto Transport

Daimler Truck’s Fuso brand to supply 900 eCanters to Yamoto Transport

Daimler Truck AG and its Japanese subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Bus and Truck Corporation have announced the handover of the first Fuso next-generation eCanter to Yamoto Transport Co. The all-electric truck is the first of around 900 such eCanters that Yamoto Transport has ordered from Fuso. This is the largest single order for Fuso’s light-duty electric… Continue reading Daimler Truck’s Fuso brand to supply 900 eCanters to Yamoto Transport

Government considers legal action against electric 2-wheeler manufacturers for FAME II non-compliance: PTI

The government is exploring legal options against electric two-wheeler companies for not complying with the FAME II scheme norms, according to a senior government official, PTI reported. The centre has sought Rs 469 crore from seven electric two-wheeler makers, for claiming incentives but not adhering with the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric… Continue reading Government considers legal action against electric 2-wheeler manufacturers for FAME II non-compliance: PTI