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GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing

Cruise, GM’s self-driving startup, has unveiled the Cruise Origin, a new autonomous electric vehicle that will power an all-electric, completely autonomous ride-sharing service. The vehicle is a result of a partnership between GM’s startup and Honda. For a few years now, GM has connected self-driving and electrification together. At first, it started with Cruise using… Continue reading GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing

Auto supplier Dakkota gets state incentives for Detroit plant to employ 400

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Auto supplier Dakkota gets state incentives for Detroit plant to employ 400 The factory will make components for the new Fiat Chrysler plant in Detroit Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted!… Continue reading Auto supplier Dakkota gets state incentives for Detroit plant to employ 400

Canadian prosecutors seek to fine Volkswagen C$196.5 million for diesel emissions

FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in Shanghai, China November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo (Reuters) – Prosecutors in Canada on Wednesday proposed a $196.5 million (CAD) ($149.5 million) fine against Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) after the company pleaded guilty to dozens of… Continue reading Canadian prosecutors seek to fine Volkswagen C$196.5 million for diesel emissions

Stoneacre launches new Volvo dealership in Sheffield

Stoneacre is launching a new Volvo dealership in Sheffield at a cost of £6m. The group is holding a launch event on 28 January, which will be attended by Kristian Elvefors, managing director of Volvo Car UK. The new site features Volvo’s signature lounge area with Scandi-style furniture. Large panoramic glass walls will allow customers… Continue reading Stoneacre launches new Volvo dealership in Sheffield

EVmatch pilots MUD charging solution with two Vermont utilities

The mission of California-based startup EVmatch, a charging solution provider that was profiled in the latest issue of Charged, is to make charging stations more readily available to EV drivers. The company offers two solutions: a peer-to-peer sharing platform that makes private chargers available to the public; and a subnetwork platform, which allows a customer… Continue reading EVmatch pilots MUD charging solution with two Vermont utilities

Largest EV charging contract in Europe goes to Total

New Delhi: French multi-national energy giant Total today announced Metropolitan Region Amsterdam Electric (MRA-Electric) has awarded Europe’s largest concession contract for Electric Vehicles (EV) charging to Total. Under the agreement, Total will install and operate up to 20,000 new public charging points in the Netherlands, in the three provinces of North-Holland, Flevoland and Utrecht. “This… Continue reading Largest EV charging contract in Europe goes to Total

Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe

Lucid Motors announced it has begun accepting reservations for its Lucid Air luxury, sports sedan in its second major market – Europe, with a refundable reservation fee of about $1,000 USD (equivalent). Since the European market is quite differential, Lucid starts with select countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,… Continue reading Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe

OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg

OXIS Energy, the well-known lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell developer from the UK, announced this week that is close to achieving an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The company said that it has successfully tested its cell prototypes at 471 Wh/kg, and is confident in achieving 500 Wh/kg within 12 months. Currently, OXIS Energy supplies its… Continue reading OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg

Hyundai Kona Electric Is autoTrader.ca’s Best Affordable Green Car

Hyundai and Kia are currently selling some of the best and most compelling electric vehicles on the market. They are not the most luxurious or the fastest, but they are honest and,  most importantly, they provide excellent range. The Hyundai Kona Electric is one of the most popular, and its popularity stems from its mix… Continue reading Hyundai Kona Electric Is autoTrader.ca’s Best Affordable Green Car