Tesla and convenience store chain Wawa are expanding to over 30 Supercharger stations

Tesla has been partnering with specific companies in its Supercharger network expansion, and convenience store and fuel-station chain Wawa has been one of its biggest partners in the US. Now Wawa says that they are doubling their locations with Tesla Superchargers to over 30 stores. Tesla already has Supercharger stations at 16 Wawa stores on… Continue reading Tesla and convenience store chain Wawa are expanding to over 30 Supercharger stations

Uber Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. “Our platform strategy continues to deliver strong results, with Trips up 35% and Gross Bookings up 37% in constant currency, compared to the second quarter of last year,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO. “In July, the Uber platform… Continue reading Uber Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Production throttled: Porsche delays night shift in Leipzig

REUTERS Porsche Macan production in Leipzig: night shift in the assembly department deleted The carmaker Porsche has shut down its production in Leipzig. Since the beginning of the week, the night shift in the assembly department has been canceled, said a spokeswoman on Thursday on demand. There will be worked until further notice only in… Continue reading Production throttled: Porsche delays night shift in Leipzig

A future for the East

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Groupe PSA: #aCoffeeWithCarlosTavares Meeting n°5: Sharing Economy – Interview with Philippe Bihouix – Business Wire

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): Excerpts: Philippe Bihouix declares about sharing economy: “The use of raw materials and scarce resources has not decreased. Indeed, gains in efficiency of products are counterbalanced by an increase in consumption. This is true for mobility. With carpooling offers, for example, people travel more. Carsharing is a relevant… Continue reading Groupe PSA: #aCoffeeWithCarlosTavares Meeting n°5: Sharing Economy – Interview with Philippe Bihouix – Business Wire

Uber Posts $5.2 Billion Loss and Slowest Ever Growth Rate

SAN FRANCISCO — Uber set two dubious quarterly records on Thursday as it reported its results: its largest-ever loss, exceeding $5 billion, and its slowest-ever revenue growth. The double whammy immediately renewed questions about the prospects for the company, the world’s biggest ride-hailing business. Uber has been dogged by concerns about sluggish sales and whether… Continue reading Uber Posts $5.2 Billion Loss and Slowest Ever Growth Rate

InstaVolt installs 400th rapid charger in the UK

InstaVolt has begun construction of its 400th rapid charger, making it the UK’s largest owner-operated network of rapid chargers in the UK. It expects to have 600 rapid chargers in service by next spring. InstaVolt installs its chargers at no cost to the location owners, and takes care of the entire process, from planning to… Continue reading InstaVolt installs 400th rapid charger in the UK

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and Velodyne Lidar Join the International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization (IAMTS)

August 8, 2019 Alliance Focuses on the Standardization and Certification of Advanced Mobility Systems and Services The International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization (IAMTS) today announced that the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and Velodyne Lidar, Inc. have joined the alliance as Core Members on the Technical Leadership Committee. IAMTS is a global, membership-based… Continue reading The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and Velodyne Lidar Join the International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization (IAMTS)

GM Doesn’t Want To Spend On Charging Infrastructure, Seeks Investors

The automaker would rather spend its money building more EVs. Some EV fans — specifically those who prefer Tesla — believe that automakers should be working to help build out EV charging infrastructure. This is because Tesla has proven the incredible worth of its Supercharger and destination charger networks.  However, just because Tesla is doing it doesn’t… Continue reading GM Doesn’t Want To Spend On Charging Infrastructure, Seeks Investors

Meritor Starts Its First European Electrification Supply Project

Meritor’s first EV project in Europe is with Alstom. Potentially for hundred of electric buses. A lot of automotive suppliers are scrambling to catch onto the electric revolution and get a part of the pie of the future market. Recently, Meritor announced its first European electrification supply project. The company will supply key drivetrain components from Blue… Continue reading Meritor Starts Its First European Electrification Supply Project