British car manufacturers could face higher export tariffs with or without a Brexit deal after the EU rejected an argument that components from Japan used on UK assembly lines should be considered British. The car industry has maintained that parts for cars, vans and trucks that have been sourced in non-EU countries should be deemed… Continue reading UK carmakers face higher tariffs as EU rejects component plea
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Tesla reduces Solar Roof price, updates website
Tesla has slightly reduced the price Solar Roof prices and updated its webpage for the product with new information. In October of last year, Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, which is now also known as Solarglass, and it saw a significant price decrease through optimization and faster installation. We posted a Tesla Solar… Continue reading Tesla reduces Solar Roof price, updates website
Ampere Electric unveils new features for its popular e-scooters
Ampere Electric, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotto, has come out with new and enhanced products features for its popular electric scooters Reo, Magnus, Zeal and V48. The company claims that these product improvements are aimed at enhancing the overall driving experience and providing more comfort to customers. The new variants are now… Continue reading Ampere Electric unveils new features for its popular e-scooters
Birla Carbon, CHASM to use cutting-edge tech for tyres, plastics, coatings and batteries
India’s Birla Carbon, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of carbon black, and CHASM Advanced Materials Inc, a leading developer, and manufacturer of proprietary advanced materials hybridised at the nanoscale, have elevated their joint development agreement into a strategic partnership to commercialise novel nanomaterials to benefit various market segments including high-performance tyres, conductive plastics, novel coatings, and… Continue reading Birla Carbon, CHASM to use cutting-edge tech for tyres, plastics, coatings and batteries
SG’s Neuron Mobility raises $12m Series A+ from existing backers
Singapore-headquartered electric scooter startup Neuron Mobility has raised $12 million in a Series A+ funding round co-led by returning Australian venture capital firm Square Peg, and GSR Ventures, according to an announcement. This new round brings the company’s total Series A funding to $30.5 million. Last December, Neuron Mobility raised $18.5 million in its Series… Continue reading SG’s Neuron Mobility raises $12m Series A+ from existing backers
Ford drops the price of its all-electric Mustang Mach-E to stay ‘fully competitive’
Ford has slashed the price of its upcoming all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover by as much as $3,000 as the automaker seeks to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded and unsettled sector of the automotive market. The price reductions, which were shared with dealerships and then posted Tuesday on the Mach-E Club owners’ forum, will be… Continue reading Ford drops the price of its all-electric Mustang Mach-E to stay ‘fully competitive’
Unexpected demand for 2021 Ford Bronco creates unique challenge for buyers
No reservation? No Bronco. Demand for the 2021 Ford Bronco SUV is so strong that Ford doesn’t expect to fill all customer orders into 2022, the company told the Free Press. The Bronco, a bestselling vehicle resurrected for the first time since it ended production 25 years ago, is being built to order initially. People who have placed reservations are… Continue reading Unexpected demand for 2021 Ford Bronco creates unique challenge for buyers
Polaris and Zero Motorcycles reach deal to bring electric off-roaders to market
Polaris is a name synonymous with powersports — just head to any of the hundreds of snowmobile trails in Wisconsin, Minnesota or other sufficiently wintry place for evidence. Now, it’s teaming up with Zero Motorcycles, Santa Cruz-based maker of electric motorcycles and powertrains, to electrify its lineup. The two companies announced Tuesday a 10-year agreement… Continue reading Polaris and Zero Motorcycles reach deal to bring electric off-roaders to market
Tesla (TSLA) secures massive order of Tesla Semi electric trucks from Walmart
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a massive order of 130 Tesla Semi electric trucks from Walmart Canada. Back in 2017, shortly after the unveiling of the Tesla Semi, Walmart Canada ordered 15 electric trucks from the automaker. They have been adding to that original order and now almost 3 years later and after the Tesla Semi… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures massive order of Tesla Semi electric trucks from Walmart
FCA CEO Mike Manley will not be on Stellantis board after merger with PSA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and merger partner Groupe PSA on Tuesday named the 11 members to their combined board as Stellantis, and FCA CEO Mike Manley was not among them. Despite the merger’s 50-50 stock split, Paris-based PSA is naming six of the board members compared to FCA’s five. All are subject to shareholder approval. Only two current… Continue reading FCA CEO Mike Manley will not be on Stellantis board after merger with PSA