Elon Musk Pledges Tesla Superchargers For All of Europe Next Year

Tesla/Tag Hartman-Simkins Big Promise Electric car maker Tesla will expand its network of Superchargers to provide service for all of Europe by the end of 2019, CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday. If the plans come to fruition, the vast expansion will represent not just a coup for Tesla but also for the growing global infrastructure that supports… Continue reading Elon Musk Pledges Tesla Superchargers For All of Europe Next Year

Volkswagen unveils mobile charging station for electric vehicles

Volkswagen unveiled this Thursday, December 27 a preview of its mobile charging station designed for its electric cars. “The latter can be configured flexibly and independently of the power supply whenever it’s needed,” says a statement from the German brand. For example at major events, to meet specific needs. It has a charging capacity of… Continue reading Volkswagen unveils mobile charging station for electric vehicles

Elon Musk lays out ambitious plan for Tesla Supercharger network in Europe

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making some audacious promises again for the company’s network of electric fast chargers, known as Superchargers. This time, he’s aiming for 100% Tesla Supercharger coverage in Europe by next year. In response to a question on Twitter, Musk said Tesla’s Supercharger coverage will extend to 100% of Europe in 2019.… Continue reading Elon Musk lays out ambitious plan for Tesla Supercharger network in Europe

Fritz Kuhn has a bad idea

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Many executives had to leave already

In the car industry, there is no stone unturned; e-mobility and digitization are turning the entire industry around. The change does not stop even at the executive level of VW. Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg Thursday, 27.12.2018 13:36 clock The change in Volkswagen meanwhile has also captured large parts of the management team. In 2018, around… Continue reading Many executives had to leave already

VW reports “abnormalities” in new exhaust software

At VW new irregularities have been noticed – just in the software update for diesel engines. The Federal Motor Transport Authority is on. VW logo in Hannover Sunday, 23.12.2018 12:13 clock At VW internal controls of the new exhaust gas software for diesel vehicles “abnormalities” have been registered. Thereupon one informed “immediately active” the Kraftfahrtbundesamt… Continue reading VW reports “abnormalities” in new exhaust software

Exhaust scandal costs VW this year 5.5 billion

The exhaust gas scandal continues to cost Volkswagen dearly. For the coming years, the Group expects further billions in costs. Getty Images VW logo on car in Wolfsburg Saturday, 22.12.2018 16:41 clock Volkswagen has to spend 5.5 billion euros for consequences of the diesel scandal this year, according to Financial Director Frank Wittwer. “In the… Continue reading Exhaust scandal costs VW this year 5.5 billion

Hyundai: fingerprint starts car

Hyundai builds in the city SUV Santa Fe from 2019 a fingerprint scanner, with which the vehicle can be started. A car key or a key card are superfluous. The doors can also be opened and locked by fingerprint. December 27, 2018, 15:23, Andreas Donath Fingerprint scanner on the door handle (Photo: Hyundai) Hyundai’s technology… Continue reading Hyundai: fingerprint starts car

China Is Building Its First Huge Battery Storage Facility

Batteries Not Included The Chinese government approved the plans for a massive energy storage grid in Gansu Province on Monday, according to a statement by the Gansu Provincial Development & Reform Commission. The project is scheduled to be completed this coming year according to Bloomberg — a colossal infrastructure investment that underscores China’s growing financial commitment to clean, renewable energy.… Continue reading China Is Building Its First Huge Battery Storage Facility