ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division is to showcase its advanced new AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle for low-floor city buses at Busworld 2023. To be held in Brussels (October 7 to 12). The new axle represents ZF’s latest e-Mobility evolution, offering improved performance to further support the commercial vehicle industry’s transformation towards a… Continue reading Global debut for ZF’s AxTrax 2 LF low-floor electric axle at Busworld
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Relaxed Euro 7 emissions rules would extend life of Skoda Fabia
A relaxation of the impending Euro 7 emissions regulations could see the lifecycle of the petrol-powered Skoda Fabia supermini extended well into the second half of the decade. Several car company bosses have been vocal about how Euro 7 – due to be implemented in 2025 – threatens the viability of small, affordable combustion cars… Continue reading Relaxed Euro 7 emissions rules would extend life of Skoda Fabia
Electric shift prompts radical rethink on car manufacturing
The industry shift from combustion to electric power has prompted a radical rethink about how the cars themselves are actually built at volume, with a focus on efficiency and cost-saving. “EVs changed everything,” said Joerg Reger, managing director of Swiss giant ABB’s automotive robotics division, which supplies manufacturing robots globally. “Two years ago, all the… Continue reading Electric shift prompts radical rethink on car manufacturing
Continental and DeepDrive develop wheel hub drive with integrated brake for EVs
Continental has entered a strategic partnership with Munich-based high-tech company DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. Both companies will jointly develop a combined unit comprising drive and brake components for mounting directly on the vehicle wheel. While DeepDrive is a specialist in the development of efficient electric motors, Continental will contribute its technological… Continue reading Continental and DeepDrive develop wheel hub drive with integrated brake for EVs
Continental and DeepDrive develop wheel hub drive with integrated brake for EVs
Continental has entered a strategic partnership with Munich-based high-tech company DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. Both companies will jointly develop a combined unit comprising drive and brake components for mounting directly on the vehicle wheel. While DeepDrive is a specialist in the development of efficient electric motors, Continental will contribute its technological… Continue reading Continental and DeepDrive develop wheel hub drive with integrated brake for EVs
Kia America to plug into Tesla superchargers from Q4 2024
Kia America has announced that its electric vehicle customers will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use… Continue reading Kia America to plug into Tesla superchargers from Q4 2024
Kia America to plug into Tesla superchargers from Q4 2024
Kia America has announced that its electric vehicle customers will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use… Continue reading Kia America to plug into Tesla superchargers from Q4 2024
Hyundai and Kia to adopt Tesla’s EV charging tech next year
TESLA logo on a charging station on May 26, 2023. Harry Langer | Defodi Images | Getty Images Hyundai Motor and Kia announced Thursday they will soon adopt Tesla’s electric vehicle charging system, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the United States. Hyundai and Kia join others like Ford and General Motors to… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia to adopt Tesla’s EV charging tech next year
GM’s stock hits three-year low amid UAW strike, potential air bag recall
United Auto Workers members strike the General Motors Lansing Delta Assembly Plant on September 29, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors’ stock price fell below $30 a share during intraday trading Thursday for the first time in more than three years amid ongoing strikes by the United Auto… Continue reading GM’s stock hits three-year low amid UAW strike, potential air bag recall
Lucid’s shares fall after company launches a cheaper version of the Air EV to boost demand
The Lucid Air Pure is the least-expensive version of Lucid’s electric Air luxury sedan. Meghan Reeder | CNBC Shares of Lucid Group fell on Thursday after the company launched a cheaper version of its Air electric luxury sedan in a bid to stoke demand. The stock closed down about 7% on Thursday following the news.… Continue reading Lucid’s shares fall after company launches a cheaper version of the Air EV to boost demand