Category: Automotive

Tesla Autopilot team loses several more engineers as Elon Musk takes over

We are now getting more information about the Tesla Autopilot team restructuring that started in April as a new report lists several Autopilot engineers who have left the automaker. The report comes from The Information and builds on a previous report from Electrek back in May. We reported that Tesla was restructuring its Autopilot software… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot team loses several more engineers as Elon Musk takes over

Greenhous buys Adams Morey van and truck business

Greenhous Group has acquired Southampton-headquartered Adams Morey for an undisclosed sum. The Adams Morey business features Fiat vans and Daf Truck sales and also a strong Ford van servicing operation. Greenhous is rated 14 in the Motor Trader Top 200 with annual turnover of £1.05bn. Adams Morey is an established group of commercial vehicle dealerships… Continue reading Greenhous buys Adams Morey van and truck business

Israeli startup reinvents the wheel, by using it to contain car’s key components

Israeli startup REE has unveiled a “revolutionary” new design and look for electric vehicles, in which all of the classic components of the car — the motor, the steering system, the brakes and the suspension — are moved from under the hood into the wheels.REE’s approach, which will be officially presented on Wednesday at the TechCrunch Mobility event in San Jose, California, strategically places the motor, steering, suspension, drivetrain, sensors, brakes, thermal systems and electronics into the wheels.This allows manufacturers to use the same platform, or car framework, for different types of vehicle bodies.

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Says V-12 Engine Can Survive Another Decade – The Drive

The charismatic CEO on leaving a mark, why V-12s can survive another decade, and how America is saving the manual transmission. Getty Images Aston Martin was teetering on the edge. Decades of listless stewardship had rendered the British marque impotent—even 007 himself swapped his traditional armed DB for something built in Bavaria. Five years ago,… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Says V-12 Engine Can Survive Another Decade – The Drive

Efacec supplying 90 350-kW chargers in Central Europe

Charging network operator Allego has chosen Efacec to supply and install 90 ultra-fast chargers in Central Europe over the next two years. This contract is part of a larger project from an Allego-led consortium to create an ultra-fast charging network in Europe. As part of the deal, Efacec will supply the HV350, a cooled-cable 350… Continue reading Efacec supplying 90 350-kW chargers in Central Europe

Another Chinese Company Plans A European Battery Gigafactory

SVOLT Energy Technology plans a 20 GWh battery factory in Europe, possibly for German/French manufacturers. SVOLT Energy Technology, which in 2018 became independent from Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor, intends to build five lithium-ion battery plants by 2025. According to the company’s presentation, those plants will have a total battery capacity of 100 GWh within… Continue reading Another Chinese Company Plans A European Battery Gigafactory

BMW moves some engine production out of UK over Brexit fears

BMW Manufacturing of engines destined for South Africa plant is switched to Germany Engine production at BMW’s Hams Hall plant near Birmingham in 2015. Photograph: BMW press office BMW has moved some of its engine production out of the UK because of Brexit uncertainty. The carmaker said it had switched manufacturing of engines destined for… Continue reading BMW moves some engine production out of UK over Brexit fears