Category: Automotive

@Nissan: New Nissan Qashqai hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe000379

2021/06/30 Third generation of Nissan’s pioneering elevates the Crossover experience for customers again Stunning design, electrified & efficient powertrains and intuitive technology in a “just the right size” package Designed, developed and produced in UK PARIS (30th June 2021) – Nissan’s all-new Qashqai crossover is beginning to appear in the showrooms, but customer orders have… Continue reading @Nissan: New Nissan Qashqai hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe000379

bp invests $7 million in EV charging firm IoTecha

bp ventures has invested $7 million in smart charging specialist IoTecha, leading a $13.2-million investment round. This investment is aligned with bp’s stated aim to provide over 70,000 public EV charging points worldwide by 2030. IoTecha will use the new investment to scale its operations through bp’s electrification network. Shaun Healey, bp ventures Principal, will… Continue reading bp invests $7 million in EV charging firm IoTecha

@Honda: Honda and Vattenfall to begin sales of first smart connected electric vehicle charger in Germany with introduction of Honda Power Charger S+ (4G)

Honda and Vattenfall begin sales of first smart connected electric vehicle charger in Germany Honda Power Charger S+ (4G) offers electric vehicle owners advanced charging solution at home, with the ability to charge a Honda e in just over seven hours, ready to deliver advanced intelligent charging functionalities in the future Orders managed and fulfilled… Continue reading @Honda: Honda and Vattenfall to begin sales of first smart connected electric vehicle charger in Germany with introduction of Honda Power Charger S+ (4G)

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW threatens new billions in fines in the USA in the diesel scandal002333

Volkswagen The group has already booked costs of around 32 billion euros for the scandal – mostly for fines in the USA. (Photo: dpa) Columbus Volkswagen suffered a major defeat in a US legal battle over possible further high fines in the “Dieselgate” scandal. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can pursue… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW threatens new billions in fines in the USA in the diesel scandal002333

Chinese EV maker Xpeng said to raise $1.8b in HK listing

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc will raise $1.8 billion by pricing its shares at HK$165 ($21.25) each as part of its Hong Kong dual primary listing, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The people declined to be identified as the information was not yet public. Xpeng declined to comment on pricing guidance given to investors. The company sold 85 million shares in the deal… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng said to raise $1.8b in HK listing