Category: Automotive

BorgWarner’s heater tech used in BMW iX and i4

American tier 1 supplier BorgWarner has provided its High-Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) for BMW Group’s iX and i4 fully electric architecture. The company says the solution controls the battery’s thermal management and cabin heating and contributes to significantly enhancing the driving range and durability of the battery. Joe Fadool, president and general manager, BorgWarner Emissions,… Continue reading BorgWarner’s heater tech used in BMW iX and i4

Ola Electric has its work cut out now

For Anant Patil, a Belgavi-based businessman, the experience with Ola Electric has been a mixed bag. As he puts it, while the delivery process was “acceptable”, the wait for his S1 Pro scooter was a never ending ordeal. After weeks of follow ups and reassurances coming in from the company on the scooter having been despatched from the… Continue reading Ola Electric has its work cut out now

@GM: Chevrolet Silverado EV Makes Commercial Debut at Big Game

Chevrolet Silverado EV Makes Commercial Debut at Big Game Reimagined title sequence of “The Sopranos” features Silverado EV in starring role 2022-02-13 DETROIT – The first-ever Chevy Silverado EV made its commercial debut during the big game in “New Generation,” a modernized version of the opening sequence from the classic show “The Sopranos.” The HBO series,… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Silverado EV Makes Commercial Debut at Big Game

Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly receiving competing bids for second Gigafactory in China

Tesla (TSLA) is receiving competing bids for a second Gigafactory in China, according to new documents released by a Chinese province. The automaker said that it expects to announce a new factory location this year. Tesla currently operates two main factories, Tesla Fremont and Gigafactory Shanghai, and it has Gigafactory Texas and Gigafactory Berlin slowly… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly receiving competing bids for second Gigafactory in China

Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings

Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Gabrielle Coppola Bloomberg The anti-vaccine protests choking off a critical trade route between the U.S. and Canada this week are just the latest drama for an auto supply chain increasingly fraught with tension.… Continue reading Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings

Drayton Motors acquires Cropleys Suzuki in Boston Lincolnshire

Drayton Motors has announced its acquisition of Cropleys Suzuki in Boston, Lincolnshire. This adds to its current portfolio of three Kia dealerships in Boston, Grantham and Louth, one Maxus dealership in Louth and two Autohub Used Car operations in Gainsborough and Louth. Drayton Motors Director, Darren Bradford, said: “Cropleys Suzuki is a well-established business with… Continue reading Drayton Motors acquires Cropleys Suzuki in Boston Lincolnshire

@VW Group: Series production of the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV has started at ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav004629

“Last year, we produced 50,000 units of the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV. Now we are taking it to the next level by launching production of the new ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV. I would like to congratulate the team on the successful completion of the preparation phase. It’s a great honour for the entire team that the… Continue reading @VW Group: Series production of the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV has started at ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav004629

@VW Group: White Paper – Battery Life Cycle004632

© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: White Paper – Battery Life Cycle004632