Category: Automotive

Press Releases – Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims

Brussels, 6 June 2018 – Contrary to misleading claims in a new report, the latest Euro 6d diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road under the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test, which came into application in September 2017. Under RDE, a car is driven on public roads over a wide range of… Continue reading Press Releases – Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims

Pioneer of autonomous shuttles, Navya wants to go public

Navya relies on the stock market to satisfy its great ambitions in autonomous shuttles and robot taxis. The young Lyon sprout announced Wednesday to have recorded its basic document with the Authority of financial markets, with a view to an introduction on the Euronext market in Paris. “We want to raise funds to strengthen our… Continue reading Pioneer of autonomous shuttles, Navya wants to go public

Works meeting in Wolfsburg: Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge

News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 06 June 2018 Works meeting in Wolfsburg: Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge At today’s works meeting held at the main plant in Wolfsburg, Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen brand, and General and Group Works  … Continue reading Works meeting in Wolfsburg:
Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge

Tesla to release new Autopilot update and bring back free trials

During Tesla 2018 shareholder meeting yesterday, CEO Elon Musk teased a new Autopilot software update that could come as soon as this week and he talked a little about upcoming Enhanced Autopilot features. He even confirmed that Tesla plans to bring back free Autopilot trials. Home Solar Power Back in 2016, Tesla started pushing Autopilot… Continue reading Tesla to release new Autopilot update and bring back free trials

SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MAY 2018

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Autonomous driving is coming to all Cadillac models, other GM brands

Starting in 2020, Cadillac will start to offer autonomous driving on every Cadillac model. The Super Cruise system is already available today but limited to just the full-size CT6 sedan. General Motors is also announcing today that the SuperCruise system will start hitting other GM brands — such as Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick —  after… Continue reading Autonomous driving is coming to all Cadillac models, other GM brands

Akasol Shows New High Energy Dense Battery Modules (221 Wh/kg)

German company Akasol presented at the Battery Show Europe its new battery system with 21700 cylindrical-cells, which stores a lot more energy compared to prismatic cells. AKASOL battery systems The AKAModule 60 CYC stores 2.66 kWh (221 Wh/kg), at maximum power density of up to 433 W/kg. The new modules are expected to have high… Continue reading Akasol Shows New High Energy Dense Battery Modules (221 Wh/kg)

BMW Group Announces Cooperation with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.

Munich / Mountain View, CA – June 6, 2018. The BMW Group continues to build on its leading international role in the field of sustainable mobility, announcing today a new partnership with the non-profit Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to develop clean solutions for future urban transportation. As part of the cooperation, BMW Group kicks… Continue reading BMW Group Announces Cooperation with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.

The registrations of commercial vehicles exceed in May the 20,000 units

The Spanish market of light commercial vehicles closed May with 20,726 registered units, an amount that represents an increase of 9.3% compared to the same month last year. In the period January-May, the registrations of light commercial vehicles have reached 91,978 units, which represents 11.7% more than in the first five months of last year.… Continue reading The registrations of commercial vehicles exceed in May the 20,000 units