Groupe PSA has chosen a recommended partner for the installation of charging stations in each country in Europe. The partnership will cover all the Groupe PSA brands. The partnership will offer solutions for consumers, both in single-family homes and multi-family complexes. It is also being provided for Groupe PSA’s business customers. The company claims that… Continue reading Groupe PSA enlists its partners for EV charging solutions across Europe
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Gumpert Aiways reveals production-version of methanol-fuelled Nathalie
Chinese firm Gumpert Aiways, led by renowned ex-Audi engineer Roland Gumpert and backed by Chinese EV start-up Aiways, has revealed the production version of its long-awaited Nathalie methanol fuel-cell sports EV. The first models to be sold will be in €407,000 (£353,520/Rs 3 crore) First Edition guise, which has a bespoke paint scheme, and deliveries are due… Continue reading Gumpert Aiways reveals production-version of methanol-fuelled Nathalie
UK’s Bristol Cars begins liquidation process to pay creditors
Beleaguered British car maker Bristol Cars has officially been wound up, with the court-ordered liquidation process now under way. Documents sent to Companies House reveal the High Court of Justice decided in December that the firm, which has been in existence since 1945, should be wound up, with assets sold off to pay creditors in December. The… Continue reading UK’s Bristol Cars begins liquidation process to pay creditors
STM to acquire majority stake in Exagan to drive automotive business
STMicroelectronics (STM), a leading semiconductor maker has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in France-based Gallium Nitride (GaN) innovator Exagan, which is said to be leading player in epitaxy, product development and application know-how, that will help STM broaden and accelerate its GaN roadmap and business for automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Exagan… Continue reading STM to acquire majority stake in Exagan to drive automotive business
FoamPartner collaborates with Rinspeed for acoustic and thermal insulation in concept car – British Plastics and Rubber
FoamPartner has delivered foam know-how for acoustic and thermal insulation in Rinspeed’s new MetroSnap concept car. The main components of the concept car are a ‘skateboard’ chassis and a quick-change superstructure for passenger and cargo transportation. The vehicles also has a composite and steel body, 3D printed components, lidar sensors, and a drive-by-wire system. Frank… Continue reading FoamPartner collaborates with Rinspeed for acoustic and thermal insulation in concept car – British Plastics and Rubber
@BMW: The sound of the BMW Concept i4.
Munich. The character of the Concept i4 is not only a product of its design, but also of its visionary sound profile. Hans Zimmer composed the sound of the BMW Concept i4 together with BMW sound designer Renzo Vitale under the brand name BMW IconicSounds Electric. BMW IconicSounds Electric will imbue BMW’s electric models with… Continue reading @BMW: The sound of the BMW Concept i4.
Toyota Recalls 3.2 Million Vehicles Globally to Fix Fuel Pumps
Toyota Recalls 3.2 Million Vehicles Globally to Fix Fuel Pumps Bloomberg | Mar 4, 2020 at 7:41 PM Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide, more than half of which are in the U.S., to fix faulty fuel pumps.
British Gas and VW unveil three-year electric vehicle deal
Volkswagen (VW) Engineers to install fastest home car-charger available in exclusive one-stop package Volkswagen’s deal with British Gas could make it easier for motorists to switch to an electric vehicle. Photograph: Uwe Meinhold/EPA British Gas has teamed up with Volkswagen to accelerate the rollout of its electric vehicles (EV) across UK roads by helping drivers… Continue reading British Gas and VW unveil three-year electric vehicle deal
Kia has launched production of its plug-in hybrid car in Slovakia
Kia Motors Slovakia, a carmaker based in the northern-Slovak city of Žilina, is progressing in the production of plug-in hybrids.The new XCeed PHEV model will go on sale in Europe in the second half of 2020.Both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, XCeed and Sportswagon are soley produced in the Žilina plant.
China’s passenger car sales fall 80% in February on coronavirus epidemic
China’s passenger car sales fall 80% in February on coronavirus epidemic China Economic Review | Mar 5, 2020 at 2:53 AM The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said in a statement that China’s overall passenger car sales dropped 80%.