Category: Automotive

Tesla deliveries set to top record in second quarter: Musk email

A Tesla Model 3 sedan, its first car aimed at the mass market, is displayed during its launch in Hawthorne, California, U.S. March 31, 2016. REUTERS/Joe White (Reuters) – Tesla Inc is on course to top its record for quarterly deliveries in the second quarter, beating the 90,700 it sent to customers in the final… Continue reading Tesla deliveries set to top record in second quarter: Musk email

Chilean lithium producer SQM’s profits fall on lower prices, higher royalties

SANTIAGO, May 23 (Reuters) – SQM, the world’s No. 2 producer of lithium, said on Thursday that first-quarter earnings dropped by nearly one-third on a slump in prices of the ultralight battery metal and a spike in royalties at its operations in Chile. SQM reported quarterly earnings fell to $80.5 million from $113.8 million during… Continue reading Chilean lithium producer SQM’s profits fall on lower prices, higher royalties

Hanon Systems Inaugurates New Chongqing Site in China

CHONGQING, China, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Global automotive supplier Hanon Systems (KS:018880) is today announcing the formal opening of Chongqing Hanon Jianshe Automotive Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. Establishment of this joint venture was announced by the company in October 2017, and involves a direct partnership with Chongqing Jianshe Motorcycle Co. Ltd. and Chongqing Jianshe… Continue reading Hanon Systems Inaugurates New Chongqing Site in China

Tritium Installs Its First 350 kW DC Fast Charger In Australia

Tritium installs Veefil-PK 350 kW chargers in Australia and expands its R&D infrastructure Australian manufacturer Tritium, which has become one of the major DC fast charging suppliers around the world, recently installed its first Veefil-PK 350 kW chargers in its home market. The first Tritium ultra-fast chargers (with CCS Combo 2 plugs) are now operating… Continue reading Tritium Installs Its First 350 kW DC Fast Charger In Australia

eMotorWerks Introduces JuicePlan To Ease Upfront Home Charging Costs

One low monthly payment covers it all eMotorWerks, an Enel X company, this week introduced a new service they are offering, called JuicePlan. eMotorWerks created the JuicePlan service to help make purchasing and installing home EV charging equipment less onerous for new EV owners. eMotorWerks News One of the pain points for those new to EV… Continue reading eMotorWerks Introduces JuicePlan To Ease Upfront Home Charging Costs

Privacy warning over TfL plans to track tube passengers via WiFi

Privacy experts have issued warnings over plans by Transport for London to track tube passengers across the network using WiFi and device MAC addresses. TfL announced that it would begin monitoring and analysing the movements of commuters next month by tracking their mobile devices as they travel around the London Underground network. TfL claims that… Continue reading Privacy warning over TfL plans to track tube passengers via WiFi

Extensive Premium Mobility Offer for Europe: Audi relies on Multi-Channel Strategy

The company with the four rings is expanding its flexible premium mobility business in Europe considerably and is positioning the umbrella brand Audi on demand on multiple pillars. Customers in ten countries will thus be able to access around 10,000 Audi models and book them flexibly starting in fourth quarter. At the same time, the… Continue reading Extensive Premium Mobility Offer for Europe: Audi relies on Multi-Channel Strategy

Volkswagen launches new service called “We Experience”

Users receive personalized recommendations and special offers for products and services Well-known partners such as Shell, Domino’s and Tank & Rast Suggestions based on IBM technology “We Experience” available in Germany in the “VW Connect” app Volkswagen has added a new service called “We Experience” to its “Volkswagen We” digital ecosystem in Germany. The new… Continue reading Volkswagen launches new service called “We Experience”

Nissan board nominees not broaching merger issue: member

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is not considering the possibility of a merger with top shareholder Renault at the moment, and none of the nominees to the Japanese automaker’s board are pressing to make it an issue now, an external director said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured during the media… Continue reading Nissan board nominees not broaching merger issue: member