Didi Chuxing can now test self-driving cars in California

Quite a number of companies — 53, to be exact — have received permits to test self-driving cars with a safety driver in California. One of the more notable companies that has received a permit is China-based Didi Chuxing, which officially opened up its U.S.-based research lab last March. Also on the list of permit… Continue reading Didi Chuxing can now test self-driving cars in California

GM CEO reaffirms ‘commitment to electric vehicles’ while supporting revision of fuel consumption rules

Over the past year, GM has been claiming that “electric is the future” and that they see electrification as a “priority”. But at the same time, they have been supporting efforts to relax fuel consumption standards that would force them to produce more electric vehicles. As President Trump’s administration is currently reviewing the rules, GM… Continue reading GM CEO reaffirms ‘commitment to electric vehicles’ while supporting revision of fuel consumption rules

UPS to Deploy 35 Electric Utility Arrival in Paris and London

The carrier continues the electrification of its delivery fleet by introducing 35 utilities developed by the British company Arrival. These vehicles will be tested in London and Paris. UPS has made reducing its carbon footprint one of its priorities. A goal that includes the electrification of its delivery fleet. The carrier is taking another step… Continue reading UPS to Deploy 35 Electric Utility Arrival in Paris and London

Nissan ensures no merger with Renault is scheduled

This is the question that obsesses Japanese journalists. While presenting on Monday in Yokohama, the annual results of the manufacturer, Hiroto Saikawa, the CEO from Nissan, had to answer the interrogations of the reporters on the possible project of a merger of the Japanese group with the French Renault, with which it shares a delicate… Continue reading Nissan ensures no merger with Renault is scheduled

Tesla Already Added 121 New Supercharger Stations In 2018

7 M BY MARK KANE Tesla increased the number of Supercharging stations from 1,125 at the beginning of the year to 1,246 on May 12, 2018, according to stats provided by supercharge.info. 121 new stations translates to growth of around 10.8% in just over four months. Additionally, a lot of existing stations were retrofitted with… Continue reading Tesla Already Added 121 New Supercharger Stations In 2018

The case for Boosted’s Mini electric skateboard line

Mini S Get more info More 87 Scores Engadget 87   Critic Not yet scored   Users Not yet scored   Key Specs From $749.00 Buy Now Electric skateboards are riding a surge in popularity this past year, with Boosted being one of the more notable players. It’s also one of the more recognizable, with… Continue reading The case for Boosted’s Mini electric skateboard line

Tesla registers Shanghai electric car firm ahead of ownership rule change

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Tesla Inc has registered a new electric car firm in Shanghai, as China prepares to scrap rules on capping foreign ownership of new-energy vehicle (NEV) ventures. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a Tesla Model S car at its showroom in Beijing, China January 29, 2014. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo The new company,… Continue reading Tesla registers Shanghai electric car firm ahead of ownership rule change

BMW 8 Series shown alongside M8 GTE ahead of debut

The BMW 8 Series has been shown undisguised in a murky preview shot, a month ahead of its official reveal at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 15 June. The image shows the car alongside its race-going M8 GTE sibling, which will be competing in the event.  Most recently revealed amongst th 8 Series’ innovations is a digital instrument cluster as part… Continue reading BMW 8 Series shown alongside M8 GTE ahead of debut

Geely considering dual-location stock market flotation of Volvo

Chinese car giant Geely is considering floating Volvo on the Hong Kong and Stockholm stock exchanges.  According to Bloomberg, the burgeoning Swedish brand’s parent company has consulted three major banking firms – Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley – on the possible move.  Sources disclosed that a company value of between £12 billion and £22 billion is… Continue reading Geely considering dual-location stock market flotation of Volvo

Litigation with Volkswagen: Partial success for Prevent – but in the long term, it looks bleak for the VW rebels

All articles and backgrounds 05/14/2018 Litigation with Volkswagen Partial success for Prevent – but in the long term, it looks bleak for the VW rebels DPA VW has to take a part of the components of ES cast iron. However, the district court fell far short of the demands of the Prevent subsidiary In the… Continue reading Litigation with Volkswagen: Partial success for Prevent – but in the long term, it looks bleak for the VW rebels