Kangwon Energy is exporting mixing equipment, which is an essential equipment for battery electrode processes, to European battery makers. This is Kangwon Energy’s first time supplying mixing equipment after entering the battery equipment market. European battery makers are currently building gigawatt-class electric vehicle battery plants in Europe. This will be enough to supply 700,000 electric… Continue reading Kangwon Energy to supply battery mixing equipment to Europe for the first time
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@Daimler: Sales launch for the new Mercedes-Benz GLC
New edition of the successful SUV now available to order from sales partners and online Stuttgart. The new Mercedes‑Benz GLC goes on sale immediately, with prices starting at 57,631.70 euros[1]. The completely newly developed model series impresses with modern design and technology, sporty performance and efficiency as well as comfort and agility. All GLC models have… Continue reading @Daimler: Sales launch for the new Mercedes-Benz GLC
Hyundai unveils ADAS-equipped new Tucson for India
Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the second-generation Tucson for India. The SUV will play the interim role of being the company’s flagship offering before the all-electric Ioniq 5 comes to market later this year. The new Tucson will be assembled at the Chennai plant and will go on sale closer to the festive season. The… Continue reading Hyundai unveils ADAS-equipped new Tucson for India
Renault and Vitesco to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains
Andreas Wolf, CEO, Vitesco Technologies and Gilles Le Borgne, EVP Engineering, Renault Group. (Photo: Yves Forestier) The Renault Group and Vitesco Technologies, a leading international manufacturer of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, have signed a strategic partnership for the joint development and the production of power electronics in a so-called ‘One Box’ for electric and… Continue reading Renault and Vitesco to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains
Updated 2023 Kia Xceed will go hybrid-only
The high-riding Kia Xceed hatchback is due a mid-life facelift, bringing updated styling, an enhanced cabin and an all-electrified powertrain line-up. The subtly updated Citroën C4 rival will continue to be offered with a choice of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, but the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines offered at launch are set to… Continue reading Updated 2023 Kia Xceed will go hybrid-only
@niche: Xos, Inc. Secures Purchase Order for 10 Stepvans from Zeem Solutions, Delivers First Vehicle to Los Angeles Depot002008
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS), a leading fleet services provider and manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles, today announced it has secured a purchase order for 10 of its 100% battery-electric stepvans from Zeem Solutions (“Zeem”), a fleet-as-a-service provider that builds and operates zero-emissions fleet… Continue reading @niche: Xos, Inc. Secures Purchase Order for 10 Stepvans from Zeem Solutions, Delivers First Vehicle to Los Angeles Depot002008
@niche: News Lordstown Motors Announces Executive Appointments002008
LORDSTOWN, Ohio, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lordstown Motors Corp. (Nasdaq: RIDE), (“Lordstown Motors” or “LMC”), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electric vehicles focused on the commercial fleet market, today announced several key executive appointments that further strengthen the company’s senior leadership team. Daniel A. Ninivaggi was elected to serve as Executive Chairman of the… Continue reading @niche: News Lordstown Motors Announces Executive Appointments002008
@Hyundai: IONIQ 5 I Proven Top Safety EV
Play We made safety top-of-mind; that’s why we’re honored the IONIQ 5 was awarded the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.The IONIQ 5 protects what matters most, wherever your journey takes you. We know superior safety is an essential foundation for building a limitless life.Delivering a new horizon of EV… Continue reading @Hyundai: IONIQ 5 I Proven Top Safety EV
A robot pony maker backed by Chinese EV giant Xpeng raises $100M
China’s Tesla challenger Xpeng isn’t content with just making electric vehicles. It’s also betting on ridable robot unicorns for kids. Xpeng Robotics, a bionic robot maker affiliated with Xpeng, just raised an impressive $100 million in a Series A round led by IDG Capital, at a time when venture investments are slowing in China. Other… Continue reading A robot pony maker backed by Chinese EV giant Xpeng raises $100M
BMW will charge $18 per month for heated seats in select regions
Now even connected cars are embracing the subscription model. BMW drivers in a few countries will have to pay $18 per month for heated seats, reported The Verge. Front-seat heating is one of many optional add-on software upgrades available in BMW’s ConnectedDrive stores in the United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand and South Africa.… Continue reading BMW will charge $18 per month for heated seats in select regions