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China’s public NEV charging piles up 51% in 2017

BEIJING – China had installed 214,000 public charging piles for new energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2017, the most worldwide, according to Industry and Information Technology Minister Miao Wei. The number marked an increase of 51 percent year on year, Miao told an industry forum Saturday. While the country has seen rapid growth… Continue reading China’s public NEV charging piles up 51% in 2017

News – CO2 emissions from cars down 1.2% in 2016; 2017 market trends likely to pose extra challenges

Vehicle manufacturers invest billions of euros into helping improve the fuel efficiency and environmental performance of their products. According to new figures published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA), emissions from cars were 118.1 grams of CO2 per kilometre in 2016, down 1.2 % compared to 2015. This data largely confirms the provisional EEA… Continue reading News – CO2 emissions from cars down 1.2% in 2016; 2017 market trends likely to pose extra challenges

EasyMile in Florida

The French E-Shuttle manufacturer delivers one to Babcock in Florida. In Florida Autonomous driving is allowed and the community Babcock in the southwest of the US state has gained an autonomous e-shuttle. EasyMile Shuttle EZ10. Source: Continental The manufacturer EasyMile has delivered a shuttle that is powered by electricity and charged by solar panels. The… Continue reading EasyMile in Florida

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 15, 2018 – January 21, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- Save The Date! The next AEA Members Reception will be held… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017

Five out of six trade unions, representing 80% of employees, sign the 2018 DAEC agreement

 Five out of six trade unions representing 80% of employees sign the DAEC agreement  The 2018 DAEC will be in line with the measures provided for under the New Momentum for Growth agreement covering the period 2017-2019. Groupe PSA’s Central Works Committee today issued a favourable opinion on the 2018 DAEC after five out of… Continue reading Five out of six trade unions, representing 80% of employees, sign the 2018 DAEC agreement

BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million

Byton, the Chinese electric-car startup founded by former BMW AG executives, is seeking about $400 million in a new round of funding, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nanjing-based company, which showcased a concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, has been reaching out to potential investors to… Continue reading BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million

British billionaire eyes electric car plan for former Holden factory

Australia news British billionaire eyes electric car plan for former Holden factory Sanjeev Gupta is reported to have approached General Motors to buy assets from South Australia’s closed Elizabeth factory The last Holden cars rolled off the factory floor at the Elizabeth plant in 2017. Plans by Sanjeev Gupta could breath new life into the… Continue reading British billionaire eyes electric car plan for former Holden factory

Tesla Model S Chosen As Dream Car Among Millennials, Men In General

Tesla’s Model S is the “dream” car among millennials. At least that’s according to a survey conducted by Gold Eagle, an auto parts company that does consumer surveys to determine where the market is trending. The survey asked 2,000 American car owners to choose their ideal vehicle. The Model S wasn’t just popular among millennials.… Continue reading Tesla Model S Chosen As Dream Car Among Millennials, Men In General

Valenciennes: PSA employees worried after signing the collective agreement break

“No comment !” exclaims a worker before pushing the turnstile of the factory PSA de Valenciennes when asked what he thinks of the conventional collective break. Others “prefer not to talk about it” or “not to be filmed” but recognize a lot about discussing it with colleagues. Those who agree to answer a few questions… Continue reading Valenciennes: PSA employees worried after signing the collective agreement break