Envision AESC, the Japan-headquartered global battery cell supplier, is the lead contender amongst a multitude of potential partners, including LG Chem, CATL and FinDreams, that the Tata Group has explored as part of its ‘Project Apollo’ over the past year. Autocar Professional learns the new battery venture is likely to be steered by Tom Flack,… Continue reading Exclusive: Envision AESC likely to be global battery supplier for Tata Group
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EV sales hit 100,000 units for 10th month in a row, cross 800,000 in January-July 2023
The charge of the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry continues. Retail sales of EVs across the two-, three-, four-wheeler (car and SUV) segments along with goods- and passenger-carrying commercial vehicles in July 2023 have totalled 115,836 units in July 2023. This data is as per the government’s Vahan website as of 9pm on August 2,… Continue reading EV sales hit 100,000 units for 10th month in a row, cross 800,000 in January-July 2023
EV sales hit 100,000 units for 10th month in a row, cross 800,000 in January-July 2023
The charge of the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry continues. Retail sales of EVs across the two-, three-, four-wheeler (car and SUV) segments along with goods- and passenger-carrying commercial vehicles in July 2023 have totalled 115,836 units in July 2023. This data is as per the government’s Vahan website as of 9pm on August 2,… Continue reading EV sales hit 100,000 units for 10th month in a row, cross 800,000 in January-July 2023
Hyundai, Kia recall 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires. The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia recall 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
GM confirms future wage hike for UAW members, but other demands ‘threaten’ company health
General Motors is confirming it will raise wages for UAW members, but other UAW demands in ongoing contract neogitations would “threaten” the company’s ability to do what’s right for the long-term benefit of all employees. As the Detroit Free Press first reported last month, GM is expected to offer a wage increase for its 50,000… Continue reading GM confirms future wage hike for UAW members, but other demands ‘threaten’ company health
Kingsford charcoal company began with Henry Ford in Michigan’s U.P.
A little city in the Upper Peninsula is celebrating its 100th birthday and a history worthy of a “Jeopardy!” championship. Kingsford is located 98 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and 80 miles south of Lake Superior. Years ago, industrialist Henry Ford headed north looking for forest land that would provide wood for Model T… Continue reading Kingsford charcoal company began with Henry Ford in Michigan’s U.P.
Nikola wins shareholder approval to issue new stock, paving the way for significant fundraise
Nikola Tre BEV Courtesy: Nikola Electric truck maker Nikola won shareholder approval to issue new stock, the company said late on Thursday. The vote paves the way for Nikola to raise additional funds to support the launch of its fuel-cell-powered electric Tre semitruck and the buildout of a hydrogen refueling network in the U.S. and Canada.… Continue reading Nikola wins shareholder approval to issue new stock, paving the way for significant fundraise
BMW boosts electric car spending to catch up with Tesla
BMW AG is stepping up spending on its electric-car rollout after the luxury-car maker’s battery-vehicle deliveries more than doubled during the first half of the year. The level of buyer interest in EVs means BMW is “investing more than originally planned in the global ramp-up of e-mobility,” Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl said Thursday, adding… Continue reading BMW boosts electric car spending to catch up with Tesla
Payne: On track in the sinister Mustang Dark Horse
Charlotte, North Carolina — Heaven is riding a Ford Mustang Dark Horse at 7,500 RPM. Coming off the 24-degree Turn One banking at Charlotte Motor Speedway, I banged the manual Tremec shifter from 4th to 5th gear at redline, all 500 ponies roaring in front of me. Down the back straight we thundered until a… Continue reading Payne: On track in the sinister Mustang Dark Horse
The times they are a changin’, even for Rolls-Royce
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