Category: Automotive

Lucid Reservation Holders To Get Sneak Peek At Production Lucid Air

If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not to plunk down the $1,000 refundable deposit to reserve your Lucid Air, now might be a good time to decide. Lucid Motors seems to have righted the ship and appears to be on track to begin production of the Lucid Air before the end of 2020. … Continue reading Lucid Reservation Holders To Get Sneak Peek At Production Lucid Air

Rumor Mill: Upcoming 500-Mile Range For Tesla Model S, 400 For Model X

Reportedly, someone who works for Tesla apprised Twitter user Zack (@BLKMDL3) that a 120-kWh battery pack is coming this summer, which could give the Tesla Model S a 500-mile range and the Model X 400 miles. Let’s keep in mind here that this is a random Twitter account that has a profile that states: “16… Continue reading Rumor Mill: Upcoming 500-Mile Range For Tesla Model S, 400 For Model X

Mercedes GLC Plug-In Hybrid Priced Just Under £50,000 In UK

The new plug-in hybrid version of Mercedes-Benz’s GLC 4×4 is now on sale with prices starting at just under £50,000. Unlike many manufacturers, the three-pointed star will offer drivers a choice of plug-in hybrid models, with the option of Coupe or SUV body styles. The latter is the cheaper of the two, costing £49,687 while… Continue reading Mercedes GLC Plug-In Hybrid Priced Just Under £50,000 In UK

Aston Martin seals £500m rescue deal

Embattled Aston Martin has accepted a lifeline from a foreign investor as the luxury car maker struggles under its rising costs and debt load, sending its shares soaring by a quarter.Mr Stroll will join the board and become executive chairman.Aston Martin will also tap existing shareholders for a further £318m as part of a rights issue.

Cynbiose Receives €1.9m in Funding

Cynbiose, a Marcy l’Etoile, France-based service company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative preclinical models, procured financing of €1.9m ($2.1M) under the third phase of the French Program ‘Investment for the Future’ (PiA3). These funds will make it possible to launch CYNBIOME, a network on microbiota and infectious diseases based on the Non-Human… Continue reading Cynbiose Receives €1.9m in Funding

Karma Debuts New Design Studio At Global Headquarters

The 12,000-square-foot design studio represents a multimillion-dollar investment and underscores Karma’s efforts to enhance and grow its design services. The new studio strengthens the company’s design capabilities as it readies itself for both future Karma design projects and those on behalf of other OEMs and startups. The new business unit is also tasked with offering… Continue reading Karma Debuts New Design Studio At Global Headquarters

DPD buys 300 electric vans for zero emission deliveries

Logistics specialist DPD has placed an order for 300 electric vans in the UK, creating the country’s largest zero emission parcel delivery fleet. The new vans, all Nissan e-NV200 models, will be operational by May, boosting the size of DPD’s electric fleet to 450 vehicles. The delivery firm aims to have 500 EVs by the… Continue reading DPD buys 300 electric vans for zero emission deliveries

Amazon buys electric vehicles for last mile delivery in Germany

Internet giant Amazon has bought 40 StreetScooter WORK Box electric vans to make zero emission last mile deliveries in Munich, Germany. As part of the order StreetScooter will also install 60 charging stations at Amazon’s distribution centre in Munich Daglfling, suggesting that more e-van orders will follow. Adam Elman, Senior Lead Sustainability, Amazon Europe, said:… Continue reading Amazon buys electric vehicles for last mile delivery in Germany