Hubject, the developer of an eRoaming platform that allows drivers to use charging stations from different networks in Europe, has published an independent protocol to standardize the developing Plug & Charge ecosystem. Plug & Charge (which, ironically for a system designed to enable interoperability, is also referred to as “Plug&Charge,” “Plug and Charge” and perhaps… Continue reading Hubject publishes Open Plug & Charge protocol
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Ukraine crisis: Growth, demand to take a hard hit, deficit to soar
The Russia-Ukraine crisis-led global hike in crude oil prices to $130 per barrel is expected to trigger an inflationary trend in India which will dent growth as well as demand recovery. The inflationary blow is expected to push up prices of everything from food items to manufactured goods. Besides, the trend might force the Reserve… Continue reading Ukraine crisis: Growth, demand to take a hard hit, deficit to soar
Two bespoke tires for an exceptional car, the Ferrari 296 GTB
Two bespoke tires for an exceptional car, the Ferrari 296 GTB Michelin has been chosen by Ferrari as an official tire supplier for its new 296 GTB. As a result, Michelin will supply two different tires for the car – the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S K1 for predominantly road driving, and the road legal MICHELIN… Continue reading Two bespoke tires for an exceptional car, the Ferrari 296 GTB
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars announces its intent to support the future growth of Polestar
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Toyota/Hino: truck unit not strong enough to overcome emissions data scandal
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ForTwo to 4×4: How Smart factory became home to Ineos Grenadier – Autocar
Part of Ineos’s success has been to assemble a crack team of manufacturing experts. Torseke was a director at NEVS before joining Valmet Automotive, the Finnish firm that for years made the Boxster and Cayman for Porsche. CEO Philippe Steyer has worked in operational roles for Mercedes, often at Hambach, for 20 years. Stefan Bruhnke, who heads up quality control, is… Continue reading ForTwo to 4×4: How Smart factory became home to Ineos Grenadier – Autocar
Toyota truck unit shares plunge after it admits cheating on emissions data
Hino says it falsified diesel engine performance and fuel economy figures for some vehicles manufactured in Japan Go to Source
Hyundai Motor launches ‘Kona’ electric vehicle with a complete new look… equipped with ‘LG and CATL battery’
Hyundai Motor’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) ‘Kona Electric’ will be released next month with a completely different look from the previous time, which experienced a large-scale recall from a series of fire incidents. Both the body design and battery system have been changed and significantly improved. LG Energy Solution was kept as the battery supplier,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor launches ‘Kona’ electric vehicle with a complete new look… equipped with ‘LG and CATL battery’
Renault-Nissan has become ‘small and fragile,’ Ghosn says – Automotive News Europe
Ghosn said of Renault’s current management, including CEO Luca de Meo, who is betting Renault’s revival on a strategy of “value over volume”: “It’s all very well to make announcements about plans, but strategy is only 5 percent, while action and results are 95 percent.” “Right now,” he added, “we have very mediocre results and… Continue reading Renault-Nissan has become ‘small and fragile,’ Ghosn says – Automotive News Europe
Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has inked an MoU with Britishvolt, UK’s foremost investor in battery technologies to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology. The collaboration will support Aston Martin’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025, with the company targeting new standards of repeatable on-track performance, charging time and range. The partners… Continue reading Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries