British motorists are more likely to opt for hybrid than diesel when they buy their next car, according to the results of a survey compiled by the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA). Of the 1000 respondents in the study, of which 490 were male and 510 were female, just 12% said they were considering buying a diesel… Continue reading Hybrid already more popular than diesel in Britain, report says
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Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Tesla Firm struggles to hit targets for mass-market electric car after reeling from excessive automation and mounting pressure CEO Elon Musk said Tesla was making 2,000 Model 3s a week, but failed to assuage doubts about the company reaching its 5,000-a-week target in three months time. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tesla has temporarily suspended… Continue reading Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Sun Mobility opens swappable battery station for two, three wheelers in B’luru
The energy infrastructure platform is a first-of-its-kind universal architecture solution that works across various two and three-wheeler vehicles. NEW DELHI: Chetan Maini-led Sun Mobility on Tuesday launched a swappable battery station for two and three-wheeler electric vehicles at its brand new 47,500 sq. ft. technology development centre in Bengaluru. The energy infrastructure platform is a… Continue reading Sun Mobility opens swappable battery station for two, three wheelers in B’luru
The Ferrari team invests 382 million a year in R & D
Ferrari is the most famous team of the Formula 1 races and also the one with the biggest budget. However, details of it are now known. Thus, the brand spent 382 million in R & D in 2016, 93 in paying its workers and 66 in operating expenses. The statements indicate that Ferrari generated $… Continue reading The Ferrari team invests 382 million a year in R & D
Alibaba confirms: You are working on an autonomous car
The Chinese online department store Alibaba is working on its own autonomous car. Alibaba has recently spent a lot of money to buy in the field of autonomous driving. Now we have confirmed the development of our own prototype. Although one is behind, but you will not only the car – but the entire ecosystem… Continue reading Alibaba confirms: You are working on an autonomous car
JATO: “The WLTP is a seismic movement for the sector”
Jato Dynamics has come to the conclusion that the introduction of the new emission testing standards for WLTP vehicles throughout Europe is intended to “generate higher purchase and ownership taxes” for motorists. In disclosing the first findings of his work on the impact of WLTP, which goes into effect on September 1, in relation to… Continue reading JATO: “The WLTP is a seismic movement for the sector”
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Convenient charging of electric vehicles without the need for a card or app: Hubject and Daimler pilot a solution for Plug&Charge that is ready for production
Berlin, 17/04/2018 – Drivers of electric vehicles previously needed to have the right charging card or smartphone app to gain access to public charging stations. To simplify this process, the Berlin-based emobility specialist Hubject has developed a solution, which enables customers to access charging stations by means of a digital certificate: Plug&Charge via the international… Continue reading Convenient charging of electric vehicles without the need for a card or app: Hubject and Daimler pilot a solution for Plug&Charge that is ready for production
MW Motors: retro-look electric car with wheel hub motors
The Czech Electric car startup MW Motors has unveiled a lightweight all-electric vehicle equipped with wheel hub motors. It weighs only about 800 kg and should achieve a respectable range despite a small battery. April 17, 2018, 7:43 am, Andreas Donath Electric sports car Luka (Image: MV Motors) MW Motors has presented with the Luka… Continue reading MW Motors: retro-look electric car with wheel hub motors
Tesla says Model 3 production shut down temporarily
SAN FRANCISCO:Tesla Inc has temporarily suspended its Model 3 assembly line in what the company said on Monday was a planned production pause, as the automaker continues to face challenges ramping up its new sedan. It was the second time since February that Tesla has temporarily shut down its production line for the Model 3… Continue reading Tesla says Model 3 production shut down temporarily