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Chinese EV maker BYD profit down 42% in 2019, under pressure from subsidy cut

FILE PHOTO: A logo of BYD is painted inside an assembly line of the automobile maker in Shenzhen, China May 25, 2016. REUTERS/Bobby Yip BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd (002594.SZ), (1211.HK), which is backed by U.S. investor Warren Buffett, on Tuesday reported a 41.9% drop in 2019 net profit as… Continue reading Chinese EV maker BYD profit down 42% in 2019, under pressure from subsidy cut

NIO begins delivery of the new ES8 SUV

Chinese electric carmaker NIO, has officially started deliveries of 2020 ES8, the flagship model from its smart electric vehicle range. The new ES8, is available in six and seven-seat configurations, and comes with a combination of 160kW PM and 240kW IM motors and a 100kWh liquid-cooled battery pack. The company says these ensure the new… Continue reading NIO begins delivery of the new ES8 SUV

@Ford: Ford is on a Mission to Make Cars Quieter with a New ‘Whisper Strategy’

Where once drivers had to shout to make themselves heard above certain speeds, modern day cars are comparative oases of calm where conversations and music are clearly audible, even at low volumes. Ford’s “Whisper Strategy” delivers lots of small noise improvements around the vehicle that add up to a big difference, helping make journeys more… Continue reading @Ford: Ford is on a Mission to Make Cars Quieter with a New ‘Whisper Strategy’

Tesla could use factory shutdown to update Model S and Model X interior

Tesla might take advantage of its current factory shutdown to update the Model S and Model X interior and avoid the usual headaches that come with Tesla updating its vehicles. Unlike virtually every other automaker, Tesla doesn’t rely on new model years to introduce changes and upgrades in its vehicle programs. Instead, the automaker introduces… Continue reading Tesla could use factory shutdown to update Model S and Model X interior

@Daimler: The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG to lead the development of sustainable transportation

Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group share the vision of sustainable transport solutions. Successful commercialization of fuel cell technology is a key area to achieve CO2-neutral transport. 50/50 joint venture for development and large-scale production of fuel cells for applications in heavy-duty vehicles and other use cases. Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable… Continue reading @Daimler: The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG to lead the development of sustainable transportation

@Daimler: 21. Apr 2020Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG are planning to form a joint venture

April 21, 2020 – Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The intention is to develop, produce and commercialize fuel… Continue reading @Daimler: 21. Apr 2020Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG are planning to form a joint venture

European automakers in restart mode

After almost a month-long shutdown, many automakers in Europe are restarting operations across their plants in the continent. Volvo Cars has resumed production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. The company, has decided to reopen the plant after dialogue with relevant labour unions along with its Swedish offices. Both the plant and offices have been… Continue reading European automakers in restart mode

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck plan JV for large-scale production of fuel cells

Big news coming a day ahead of Earth Day. Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The aim of the two… Continue reading Volvo Group and Daimler Truck plan JV for large-scale production of fuel cells

@Hyundai: EV A to Z Encyclopedia – 4: Green Vehicles, from Hybrids to FCEVs

EV A to Z Encyclopedia – 4: Green Vehicles, from Hybrids to FCEVs – Hyundai Motor Group TECH We use cookies to improve our site and your experience. By using this site, you agree to our TERMS OF USE Close ‘Green models’ include a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), a… Continue reading @Hyundai: EV A to Z Encyclopedia – 4: Green Vehicles, from Hybrids to FCEVs