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New Plug&Charge system initiates charging by simply plugging in, sans cards or apps
Charging network operator Electrify America and interoperability specialist Hubject have announced a strategic agreement to develop a system that will allow drivers to pay for charging simply by plugging in their vehicles. Hubject will provide its expertise in the implementation of the global standard ISO 15118 in the North American market. A feature called Plug&Charge,… Continue reading New Plug&Charge system initiates charging by simply plugging in, sans cards or apps
ChargeX, maker of Aqueduct modular charging solution, closes first financing round
Germany-based startup ChargeX has closed its first round of financing, generating funding in the mid-six-figure range. The company will use the new capital to complete the development of its Aqueduct charging system, which is designed to enable the smart charging of multiple EVs at commercial properties and multi-family homes. The Aqueduct charging solution is aimed… Continue reading ChargeX, maker of Aqueduct modular charging solution, closes first financing round
Ford CEO to employees: Bury 2018 'in a deep grave'
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Volkswagen will produce its own car batteries and mobile EV chargers
Volkswagen Volkswagen’s been trying to claw back its credibility with an ambitious commitment to EVs ever since its $18.2 billion dollar emissions scandal. Its lofty production goals aside, the German manufacturer’s latest green move could see it kickstart Europe’s car battery industry. In back-to-back announcements, VW said today that it will start building car batteries… Continue reading Volkswagen will produce its own car batteries and mobile EV chargers
New Morgan ‘Wide Body’ sports car caught testing
Morgan is set to launch an all-new sports car this year, and the first shots of prototypes testing have emerged. As expected, the model’s design is a familiar adaptation of the 1930s-inspired look that Morgans have carried for decades, set to evolve further with a new range-topping model in 2020. But under the skin there’s substantial… Continue reading New Morgan ‘Wide Body’ sports car caught testing
Chinese car maker Airways to bring electric SUV and supercar to Europe
Chinese manufacturer Aiways will begin a push into the European car market in March, with the launch of its U5 electric SUV at the Geneva motor show. Promising competitive pricing, connectivity and safety, the U5 will act as a budget alternative to other electric mid-size SUVs such as the Audi E-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC. Aiways… Continue reading Chinese car maker Airways to bring electric SUV and supercar to Europe
New Porsche Cayenne Coupe seen ahead of summer on-sale date
Porsche is building up to reveal a coupé version of the Cayenne SUV in the coming months, and another prototype has been caught winter testing. Previously seen at the Nurburgring showing off a new active rectracting spoiler, the Cayenne coupé is targeted as a rival for the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. Broadening the scope of the Cayenne line-up,… Continue reading New Porsche Cayenne Coupe seen ahead of summer on-sale date
Canada auto union head calls on GM to extend Oshawa plant production
The General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio TORONTO (Reuters) – The Canadian union representing autoworkers at General Motors’ Oshawa, Ontario plant on Friday called on the U.S. automaker to extend production at the site to September 2020 and return to the negotiating table. GM said in November it… Continue reading Canada auto union head calls on GM to extend Oshawa plant production
The Woman Who Quieted New York’s Subways with Cotton, Sand and Sealant
Built in the 1870s, New York City’s elevated railway had a significant problem – the sound of the trains running along the tracks was so unbearably loud that New Yorkers couldn’t live near the tracks. Realizing they needed a solution – quickly – the city government commissioned several scientists, including Thomas Edison, to invent a… Continue reading The Woman Who Quieted New York’s Subways with Cotton, Sand and Sealant