There are many things in which a plug-in hybrid can perform worse than a pure EV or even an ordinary gas-powered car. You have seen VW’s PHEVs did badly in the moose test, for example. They are also heavier than combustion-engined vehicles, but so are EVs. PHEVs have a role in fulfilling: transition transportation to… Continue reading FCA Develops PHEV That Runs Solely On Electricity When In Restricted Zones
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GM To Work ‘Very Closely’ With CATL In China
General Motors will work “very closely” with the Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), according to the latest reports from China. CATL is already one of the largest EV battery cell suppliers and, taking into consideration GM’s plan for 10 New Energy Vehicles by the end of 2020 and gradual expansion in… Continue reading GM To Work ‘Very Closely’ With CATL In China
Mercedes-Benz to use CO2-free rail transport in Germany and Austria
All production materials for Mercedes-Benz passenger car plants in Germany, as well as for the Kecskemet, Hungary plant, are now transported by rail using green energy. In implementing its sustainable business strategy, Mercedes-Benz Cars is taking the next step towards CO₂-neutral mobility. Since the beginning of 2020, all of Mercedes-Benz’s rail transport logistics with Deutsche… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to use CO2-free rail transport in Germany and Austria
IIHS study finds self-driving cars may only avoid a third of crashes
Sponsored Links Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images Self-driving cars are theoretically ideal for safety. Take human limitations out of the mix and no one gets hurt, right? Not necessarily. A new IIHS study (via Autoblog) suggests that completely switching to autonomous technology would only prevent about a third of crashes if the systems “drive… Continue reading IIHS study finds self-driving cars may only avoid a third of crashes
NPM calls for infrastructure investments for autonomous driving
The national platform Future of Mobility (NPM) demands more money for the infrastructure for autonomous driving. In September 2018, the cabinet decided to convene the “National Platform for the Future of Mobility”, which deals with modern mobility. The body, which has so far hardly appeared, is now calling for increased digitization of the Transport infrastructure.… Continue reading NPM calls for infrastructure investments for autonomous driving
Automaker: Software defects fixed: VW delivers Golf 8 back to its customers
A Golf in production in Wolfsburg The car can go back to the customer, VW has lifted the delivery freeze. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf The Volkswagen group has lifted the delivery freeze for the new Golf 8. This was confirmed on Thursday by a group spokesman in Wolfsburg. Since mid-May were due to a software bug… Continue reading Automaker: Software defects fixed: VW delivers Golf 8 back to its customers
5 companies to recall nearly 120,000 vehicles
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., Mercedes-Benz and three other companies will voluntarily recall nearly 120,000 vehicles to fix faulty components, the transport ministry said Thursday. This is the latest in a series of recalls by carmakers operating in South Korea and vehicle importers due to problems with the components of vehicles they… Continue reading 5 companies to recall nearly 120,000 vehicles
ECB expands pandemic support to over $1.5 trillion
LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank beefed up its bond-buying programme on Thursday in its latest effort to support a euro zone economy pummelled by more than two months of shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. FILE PHOTO: The European Central Bank logo. Frankfurt, Germany, January 23, 2020. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo HIGHLIGHTS: ** ECB… Continue reading ECB expands pandemic support to over $1.5 trillion
Germany forces all petrol stations to provide electric car charging
FILE PHOTO: A battery charger sign for electric cars is painted on the ground of a parking ground near the soccer stadium in Wolfsburg, Germany, April 6, 2016. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany said it will oblige all petrol stations to offer electric car charging as part of a sweeping 130 billion euro ($146.26… Continue reading Germany forces all petrol stations to provide electric car charging
Used car start-up Spinny puts expansion on hold, bullish on full-stack retail model
Spinny, the five-year old Gurgaon-based start-up in the used car space with investment by Nandan Nilekani, is expecting growth in the short-term as per a recent study on the segment’s prospects. It has however deferred its expansion plans due to the impact of the Covid-19 on the buyer sentiment. The used car market is one… Continue reading Used car start-up Spinny puts expansion on hold, bullish on full-stack retail model