Electrify America’s First 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charger Opens Tomorrow

1 H BY MARK KANE Electrify America announced a set of partners for installations of ultra-fast DC fast chargers at more than 100 major retail, convenience and refueling locations in the U.S. Electrify America fast charging station The latest announcement comes on top of the previous about DC fast chargers (also some ultra-fast) at more… Continue reading Electrify America’s First 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charger Opens Tomorrow

Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.

“When are we going to know these six?” Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley asked. “Because I asked you a pretty straightforward question. You’re alluding to the six in your slides. You’re clearly not willing to talk about them.” Then, with a tone of exasperation rarely heard in such calls, Mr. Jonas added, “That’s a problem,… Continue reading Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.

Amazon pairs with GM, Volvo to deliver packages to your car

Amazon will deliver packages to eligible General Motors vehicles in 37 U.S. cities and surrounding areas Amazon packages can now be delivered to more than 7 million Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through a partnership with General Motors. The service is also available for Volvo owners. (Photo: General Motors) The next time you have… Continue reading Amazon pairs with GM, Volvo to deliver packages to your car

Former VW top manager Hatz files a constitutional complaint

For months, former Volkswagen manager Wolfgang Hatz has resisted his pre-trial detention. He was not heard enough, he complains. Now he tries the Federal Constitutional Court. Former VW top manager Wolfgang Hatz Monday, 23.04.2018 14:18 clock The former top manager Wolfgang Hatz, who has been in custody for nearly seven months because of the exhaust… Continue reading Former VW top manager Hatz files a constitutional complaint

Didi Chuxing Cited For Operating Without Licenses Amid Tougher Competition

China’s largest ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing was summoned by the Road Transport Management Bureau of Zhejiang Province and 11 city level transportation bureaus for operating without licenses in some cities, and was warned of unfair competition, according to a notice on China’s Ministry of Transport’s website. Didi hasn’t obtained ride-hailing licenses in five cities in… Continue reading Didi Chuxing Cited For Operating Without Licenses Amid Tougher Competition

VW CEO Thomas Ulbrich in an interview: “We are VW and know exactly what we do” – So the car maker wants to roll up the market for electric cars

WolfsburgIn the office of Thomas Ulbrich on the twelfth floor of the Wolfsburg VW-Markenhochhauses stands for some weeks a white Golf convertible in miniature, with at least children can drive. Ulbrich got the car as a farewell gift from his former colleagues. The small Golf with electric drive is also a program: Ulbrich has been… Continue reading VW CEO Thomas Ulbrich in an interview: “We are VW and know exactly what we do” – So the car maker wants to roll up the market for electric cars

Elio Motors gets a $2.5 million lifeline from Overstock.com

Elio Motors showed off its quirky, highly fuel-efficient, and cheap three-wheeled car way back at CES 2015, but the startup has struggled mightily since. Today, it has received a bit of a lifeline. Online retailer Overstock.com announced that it’s buying $2.5 million of newly issued shares of Elio’s common stock. (Elio shares are traded on… Continue reading Elio Motors gets a $2.5 million lifeline from Overstock.com

Amazon now delivers packages straight to car boots

Amazon Latest in Amazon Key programme sees newer Volvos and General Motors vehicles become lockboxes for Prime members The new service is available in 37 US cities for owners of 2015 or newer Volvo or General Motors vehicles, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac brands. Photograph: Volvo Amazon has begun offering deliveries direct to car… Continue reading Amazon now delivers packages straight to car boots

ABB Launches “World’s Fastest” Charger – 350-kW Terra

It’s being  called the “world’s fastest,” as the 350 kW of juice is the new top level for cars. ABB Terra HP High Power fast charger (350 kW) The Terra HP High Power can replenish 200 km (125 miles) of range in eight minutes (40-45 kWh), provide the car will be able to use 300-350… Continue reading ABB Launches “World’s Fastest” Charger – 350-kW Terra

PSA and Huawei unveil their first connected vehicle

DS 7 CROSSBACK is the first Groupe PSA’s vehicle using the IoT platform named “Connected Vehicle Modular Platform” (CVMP) and equipped with Huawei technology for new connected services It is the first tangible result of the partnership announced in November 2017 between Huawei and Groupe PSA covering all of the Group’s connected vehicles Groupe PSA… Continue reading PSA and Huawei unveil their first connected vehicle