CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Britain’s Octopus grabs nearly 100,000 German energy customers

Octopus Energy seeks 1 million German customers by 2024 Energy group keen on developing own green assets, PPAs Co-operates with Tesla, would like German utility links FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s Octopus Energy said it is nearing 100,000 German retail electricity and gas customers as its low overhead model makes inroads in a marketplace… Continue reading CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Britain’s Octopus grabs nearly 100,000 German energy customers

GM challenges Carvana with CarBravo online used car marketplace

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DETROIT, Jan 11 (Reuters) – General Motors Co(GM.N) said it will launch a new, online used vehicle market called CarBravo that will… Continue reading GM challenges Carvana with CarBravo online used car marketplace

Tesla sold a record 70,847 China-made vehicles in Dec -CPCA

People walk past a showroom outside Tesla China headquarters at China Central Mall in Beijing, China July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) sold 70,847 China-made vehicles in December, the highest monthly rate since it started… Continue reading Tesla sold a record 70,847 China-made vehicles in Dec -CPCA

Volkswagen aims to double electric car sales in China this year after missing targets

BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said it would likely double sales of its ID battery electric vehicles in China this year and aims to do even better but the automaker could be hamstrung by a shortage of semiconductors. The ID series, which Volkswagen produces at its Chinese joint ventures with SAIC Motor… Continue reading Volkswagen aims to double electric car sales in China this year after missing targets

Tesla signs deal for first U.S. nickel supply with Talon Metals

The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a branch office in Bern, Switzerland October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Jan 10 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has signed its first U.S. nickel supply deal, choosing Talon Metals Corp’s (TLO.TO) Tamarack mine project in Minnesota… Continue reading Tesla signs deal for first U.S. nickel supply with Talon Metals

Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Tesla best-selling brand ahead of Volkswagen in 2021 Tesla’s Model 3 most popular model overall BEVs seen taking 75-80% of Norway market in 2022 OSLO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Electric cars made up nearly two thirds of Norway’s new sales in 2021, with Tesla the top selling automobile brand overall, as the country pursues its… Continue reading Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Ferrari unveils new management team to face electrification challenge

Monza, Italy – September 12, 2021 Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna and team principal Mattia Binotto are seen in protective face masks on the grid before the race REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MILAN, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Ferrari (RACE.MI) unveiled on Monday details of leadership changes aimed at… Continue reading Ferrari unveils new management team to face electrification challenge

Tesla raises Full Self Driving software price to $12,000 in U.S., Musk says

Jan 7 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that the electric carmaker will raise the U.S. price of its advanced driver assistant software dubbed “Full Self Driving” to $12,000 on Jan. 17. The 20% price rise comes less than two years since Tesla raised Full Self-Driving (FSD) prices… Continue reading Tesla raises Full Self Driving software price to $12,000 in U.S., Musk says

ODIN AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES STREETSCOOTER TAKEOVER

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/odin-automotive-announces-streetscooter-takeover-301453552.html LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Odin Automotive S.à r.l., an automotive holding company led by global automotive experts, today announced the close of a transaction with Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) to acquire StreetScooter Engineering (StSE), the company’s manufacturer of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs). The acquisition gives Odin the rights to StSE’s existing… Continue reading ODIN AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES STREETSCOOTER TAKEOVER

Aston Martin sales surge, Valkyrie delays hit profit

A logo on the Aston Martin DBX at the Aston Martin Lagonda factory in Barry, Wales, Britain February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/Pool/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Sees FY adj core profit 15 mln stg lower than expected Expects year-end cash balance of about 420 mln stg Demand for SUV… Continue reading Aston Martin sales surge, Valkyrie delays hit profit