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Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China

The Chinese automaker Geely wants to purchase semi-autonomous systems for the Chinese market from Sweden. First, in this context, the company affiliation must be cleared up. Autoliv is a supplier from Sweden, especially for Volvo, Volvo belongs to Geely, which also recently Mercedes Benz and Volvo Trucks have entered. Volvo also has teamed with Autoliv… Continue reading Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China

India: Eicher Motors shuts 6-year-old JV with US partner Polaris

March 12, 2018 Eicher Motors Ltd said on Monday that it is shutting down its joint venture with US-based Polaris Industries Inc. immediately, as sales failed to meet expectations after the initial success. The equal venture, Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd, was formed in 2012 to manufacture Multix, which the companies touted as India’s first personal… Continue reading India: Eicher Motors shuts 6-year-old JV with US partner Polaris

UPDATE 1-S.Korea kicks off due diligence on GM’s S.Korean unit – KDB

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea held an initial meeting on Monday for its due-diligence of General Motors’ local unit to decide whether to provide funds for the unit’s troubled operations. FILE PHOTO: The main gate to GM Korea’s Gunsan factory is seen in Gunsan, South Korea February 13, 2018. Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo State-funded Korea… Continue reading UPDATE 1-S.Korea kicks off due diligence on GM’s S.Korean unit – KDB

Renault-Nissan aims for next generation battery car in 2025

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Tata Motors looks to move beyond expensive Nano failure

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Supplier strike settled, production to resume at Fiat Chrysler's Windsor Assembly Plant

Buy Photo Workers have ended their strike at a supplier for the FCA Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ont. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo A contract settlement has been reached with striking workers at an auto supplier in Canada that had halted production at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Windsor Assembly Plant, which builds the Chrysler… Continue reading Supplier strike settled, production to resume at Fiat Chrysler's Windsor Assembly Plant

Tesla increases cost of using its Supercharger stations, still says it ‘will never be a profit center’

Tesla officially introduced its paid Supercharger network access plan over a year ago, but it’s only now starting to have a greater impact since virtually only Model 3 owners are on it and the vehicle is just now starting to hit the roads in greater numbers. And with that, the automaker is now increasing the… Continue reading Tesla increases cost of using its Supercharger stations, still says it ‘will never be a profit center’

Battery Makers 2017: Panasonic & BYD Hold Majority Of Market

1 min ago by Mark Kane MWh of EV li-ion batteries produced in 2017 (data source: EV Sales Blog) Various plug-in electric car models compete on the market, but the top three battery suppliers remains the same as last year. Panasonic Cell Worldwide, EV car sales increased by around 58% last year, but new models… Continue reading Battery Makers 2017: Panasonic & BYD Hold Majority Of Market

Audi e-tron breaks cover, first all-electric car with four rings

GENEVA: Audi has unveiled the prototype for its first all-electric model at the Geneva Motor Show. The electric SUV ‘e-tron’ combines the space and comfort of a typical luxury car with a range suitable for everyday use as well as long journeys. Until the start of series production, almost 250 development vehicles will complete testing… Continue reading Audi e-tron breaks cover, first all-electric car with four rings