@niche: Grenadiers meet at the Pacific INEOS Grenadier naming ceremony.001980

At a ceremony in Houston, Texas, yesterday, the ‘Pacific INEOS Grenadier’ was named in honour of INEOS’ Grenadier 4X4 that is soon to launch in America. The Grenadier vehicle was dockside as the second of the world’s largest ethane carriers (VLEC) docked in Houston ahead of the naming ceremony. The ship was named by Randa… Continue reading @niche: Grenadiers meet at the Pacific INEOS Grenadier naming ceremony.001980

@niche: INEOS announces a 50% expansion of its High Viscosity (HV) PAO unit in LaPorte Texas, expected to be fully effective by mid 2025001979

INEOS announces a 50% expansion of its High Viscosity (HV) PAO unit, in LaPorte, Texas, expected to be fully effective by mid-2025.  The increased capacity of the HV PAO plant will meet the significant demand for wind turbines and other industrial applications. INEOS Oligomers has today announced a phased 50% expansion of its LaPorte, Texas,… Continue reading @niche: INEOS announces a 50% expansion of its High Viscosity (HV) PAO unit in LaPorte Texas, expected to be fully effective by mid 2025001979

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Unveils Design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with Mindful Interior Design

Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the streamlined and timeless design of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand. IONIQ 6, which Hyundai describes as an Electrified Streamliner, is aerodynamically sculpted and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect today’s EV customers’ values. Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Unveils Design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with Mindful Interior Design

German Handelsblatt: Pilot test: Volkswagen and Eon make electric cars for storage004579

Volkswagen is turning the ID.Buzz into an electricity storage device Deliveries of the new ID.Buzz from Volkswagen will begin in autumn. The minibus becomes “bidirectional” and can thus return the charged electricity to the grid – and thus becomes a storage device. (Photo: dpa) In the future, electric cars can help to solve a major… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Pilot test: Volkswagen and Eon make electric cars for storage004579

High-performance Electric Motorcycle Market Size to Grow by 23.60 th units | Declining Prices of Li-ion Batteries to Drive Growth | Technavio

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The declining prices of Li-ion batteries will be crucial in driving the growth of the high-performance electric motorcycle market, according to an analyst at Technavio. Fluctuations in the cost of Li-ion batteries can have an impact on the overall cost of high-performance electric motorcycles. The decline in the… Continue reading High-performance Electric Motorcycle Market Size to Grow by 23.60 th units | Declining Prices of Li-ion Batteries to Drive Growth | Technavio

A $30.2 Billion Global Opportunity for Industrial Vehicles by 2026 – New Research from StrategyR

FACTS AT A GLANCE Edition: 6; Released: January 2022 Executive Pool: 393 Companies: 32 – Players covered include Anhui HeLi Co., Ltd.; Crown Equipment Corporation; Hangcha Group Co., Ltd.; Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Jungheinrich AG; KION Group AG; Konecranes; Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd.; Toyota Industries Corporation and Others. Coverage: All major geographies and key segments Segments: Application (Industrial, Cargo); Drive Type… Continue reading A $30.2 Billion Global Opportunity for Industrial Vehicles by 2026 – New Research from StrategyR

FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok

“TikTok is not just another video app. That’s the sheep’s clothing.” That’s what Brendan Carr wrote in his tweet along with a copy of the letter he sent Apple and Google, asking the companies to remove TikTok from their app stores. The agency’s senior Republican commissioner references a recent BuzzFeed News report that examined leaked… Continue reading FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok

VW Unveils All-Electric Luxury Sedan for Global Market

The ID. AERO transfers the design language of Volkswagen’s electric vehicles to a premium mid-size sedan for the first time. The aerodynamically designed front end and roof ensure that air flows optimally over the vehicle. Photo: VW With the world premiere June 27 of the ID. AERO concept car in China, Volkswagen gave some hints… Continue reading VW Unveils All-Electric Luxury Sedan for Global Market

GO Rentals Opens on Waiheke Island

On an island that relies heavily on tourism, the new location will feature cars such as SUVs, vans, and 4-wheel drives, plus mountain bikes and e-bikes. Photo: GO Rentals Kiwi owned and operated car rental company GO Rentals announced in a statement it has opened on Waiheke Island, marking their eighth location in New Zealand. GO Rentals Waiheke fleet will consist… Continue reading GO Rentals Opens on Waiheke Island

Schneider Electric acquires EV Connect

Charging solution provider EV Connect has been acquired by energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric. Along with the current management team, CEO and founder Jordan Ramer will continue to lead EV Connect’s operations as a distinct subsidiary. EV Connect was established in 2010, and currently serves customers across 41 US states. “At Schneider Electric,… Continue reading Schneider Electric acquires EV Connect