Category: Automotive

Geely starts methanol vehicle trial in Europe

Chinese automotive group Geely has started a trial of two sedans and a heavy truck using green methanol e-fuel in Denmark on March 28. Trine Bramsen, Danish Minister for Transport, fills up one of Geely’s sedans with methanol, and took part in a test drive on the long-range methanol truck. Green methanol cars will have… Continue reading Geely starts methanol vehicle trial in Europe

Nio to deliver three new EVs in 2022

Visitors gather at Nio’s booth during an auto expo in Shanghai. [Photo by Gao Yuwen/For China Daily] Chinese electric vehicle startup Nio is to introduce three new EVs based on the Nio Technology Platform 2.0 this year, bringing the total number of its models to six, its founder and CEO William Li said on Thursday.… Continue reading Nio to deliver three new EVs in 2022

Geely to launch 13 models in 2022

A Geely smart assembly line in Huzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo by TAN YUNFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY] Geely Auto Group said on Wednesday that it is planning to launch 13 models this year, most of which will be hybrids and electric vehicles. These new vehicles will help Geely, China’s largest private carmaker, to achieve its sales goal… Continue reading Geely to launch 13 models in 2022

Vertu celebrates 15 years since acquisition of Bristol Street Motors

Vertu Motors is celebrating 15 years since its first acquisition, Bristol Street Motors, 15 years ago. In 2007, Vertu Motors plc bought 32 Bristol Street Motors new and used car dealerships. The group, which is now the fifth largest automotive retailer in the UK, currently operates 159 sales outlets across the UK. Over the last… Continue reading Vertu celebrates 15 years since acquisition of Bristol Street Motors

Meritor Announces Standard Position Agreement with Extreme Trailers, LLC

TROY, Mich., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced a new standard position agreement with Extreme Trailers, LLC. Under the three-year agreement, Meritor will supply MTA™ and MTA-Tec6™ suspensions with our latest generation EX+™ LS single piston air disc brakes, as well as the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS™). “Extreme Trailers was… Continue reading Meritor Announces Standard Position Agreement with Extreme Trailers, LLC

German FAZ: Good for all Yaris times002997

Toyota Yaris Cross Image: Helge Jepsen Toyota recently added a crossover variant to the small car Yaris, which is even available with all-wheel drive. The hybrid sells well right away. There must be a reason. The small and economical Yaris from Toyota is a successful model. Even if the latest generation has nothing in common… Continue reading German FAZ: Good for all Yaris times002997

@Fisker: Fisker Passes 40,000 Reservations for Fisker Ocean SUV and Will Open Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition Fisker Ocean One on July 1, 2022000074

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #EVs–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – has exceeded 40,000 initial reservations for the Fisker Ocean SUV. The company has indications that many reservation holders intend to purchase the Fisker Ocean One launch edition or Fisker Ocean Extreme models,… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Passes 40,000 Reservations for Fisker Ocean SUV and Will Open Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition Fisker Ocean One on July 1, 2022000074

City of Boulder saves $270 per month from Fermata Energy’s V2X application

Fermata Energy’s mission is to use its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) software and hardware platform to turn EVs into energy-storage assets. The city of Boulder, Colorado has partnered with Fermata Energy on a vehicle-to-building (V2B) pilot that began in December 2020. Fermata says the project has demonstrated how V2B can deliver savings on a utility customer’s electricity… Continue reading City of Boulder saves $270 per month from Fermata Energy’s V2X application