Posted 03/05/2018 11: 26: 30CET SHANGHAI (CHINA), 3 May. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Ford subsidiary for design, construction and investment in emerging mobility services, Ford Smart Mobility, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zotye Auto for the creation in China of a ‘joint venture’ to offer smart and personalized solutions “for electric vehicles to… Continue reading Ford will invest eight million in China in the creation of a joint venture for electric vehicles
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Chinese Electric-Car Startup Byton Adds LA Research Lab
The company already has a facility in Silicon Valley. Byton Chinese startup Byton is expanding its U.S. footprint as it works to get its first electric car into production. The company is adding a new research lab in Los Angeles, augmenting an existing facility in Silicon Valley. Byton’s “L.A. Future Lab” will focus on more… Continue reading Chinese Electric-Car Startup Byton Adds LA Research Lab
Chinese EV startup Xiaopeng Motors plans to raise $1.6B this year
If you haven’t already picked your bracket-leading Chinese-backed electric vehicle startup that plans to challenge Tesla, you’ve got your work cut out for you. This list keeps growing. If you haven’t included Xiaopeng Motors (A.K.A. Xpeng Motors) to your short list, the up-and-comer has 1.6 billion reasons you should. XPeng, which is backed by Internet… Continue reading Chinese EV startup Xiaopeng Motors plans to raise $1.6B this year
SF Motors set sights on EV mass production with latest R&D testing facility
By Christian Prenzler Posted on April 25, 2018 Santa Clara based electric vehicle startup SF Motors is opening up a new full-scale R&D center in Silicon Valley. SF Motors was founded in January 2016 after a large investment from Sokon Motors, a large Chinese automotive company. The company’s new 130,000 sqft research and development facility… Continue reading SF Motors set sights on EV mass production with latest R&D testing facility
Mahindra Group creates a new milestone in aligning with Paris Agreement Thirteen Group companies commit to Science Based Targets initiative
Mahindra Group creates a new milestone in aligning with Paris Agreement Thirteen Group companies commit to Science Based Targets initiative Bonn / Mumbai, May 2, 2018: The USD 19 billion Mahindra Group today announced its further commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) at the Bonn Climate Conference currently underway in Germany. Eleven more… Continue reading Mahindra Group creates a new milestone in aligning with Paris Agreement Thirteen Group companies commit to Science Based Targets initiative
Europcar Aquires Belgian Scooter-Sharing Startup
Photo via Berthgmn/Wikimedia Europcar Group acquired Poleis Consulting, which includes the brand Scooty, a free floating electric scooter-sharing startup through Ubeeqo. This new acquisition marks another step in Europcar Group’s ambition to become a global mobility solutions leader by offering new mobility services that fits customer needs and expectations. Scooter-sharing and carsharing markets are growing quickly. Europcar wants to further its… Continue reading Europcar Aquires Belgian Scooter-Sharing Startup
Volvo Cars global sales up 12.2 per cent in April
Volvo Cars global sales up 12.2 per cent in April Volvo Cars’ positive momentum continued in April as the premium car maker reported a global year-on-year sales increase of 12.2 for the month, growing in all its main markets. Total sales for the month reached 52,635 cars compared to 46,895 a year earlier. Sales of… Continue reading Volvo Cars global sales up 12.2 per cent in April
NEW ENGINE CHOICES AND LATEST SAFETY TECHNOLOGY FOR AWARD-WINNING RANGE ROVER VELAR
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Semi-trailer: Peterbilt wants to build electric trucks
Peterbilt is the next manufacturer to build an all-electric truck to take on the Tesla Semi. Other companies in the industry like Daimler also work on electric trucks. May 3, 2018, 9:33 am, Andreas Donath Classic Peterbilt truck (Photo: Peterbilt) Tesla seems to have brought the industry with its announced electric trucks properly launched, especially… Continue reading Semi-trailer: Peterbilt wants to build electric trucks
Volkswagen Annual General Meeting: VW Board meets shareholders – “it was not all wrong”
All articles and backgrounds 05/03/2018 Volkswagen general meeting VW board meets shareholders – “it was not all wrong” AFP New VW CEO Herbert Diess (right), chairman of the supervisory board Hans Dieter Pötsch: critical questions from shareholders Brief and concise represent the situation, a few friendly demands, quick relief for the Board and Supervisory Board… Continue reading Volkswagen Annual General Meeting: VW Board meets shareholders – “it was not all wrong”