ACC (Automotive Cells Company) has inaugurated its first Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau/Douvrin, France, aimed at accelerating Europe’s transition to sustainable mobility. Founded in 2020, ACC is a joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Total Energies, through its subsidiary Saft, with the initiative supported by France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union. This first Gigafactory, a flagship… Continue reading ACC inaugurates Gigafactory in France, Europe drives towards self-sufficiency in battery production
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ACC inaugurates Gigafactory in France, Europe drives towards self-sufficiency in battery production
ACC (Automotive Cells Company) has inaugurated its first Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau/Douvrin, France, aimed at accelerating Europe’s transition to sustainable mobility. Founded in 2020, ACC is a joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Total Energies, through its subsidiary Saft, with the initiative supported by France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union. This first Gigafactory, a flagship… Continue reading ACC inaugurates Gigafactory in France, Europe drives towards self-sufficiency in battery production
Zen Mobility launches electric cargo three-wheeler Zen Micro Pod
Gurgaon-based Zen Mobility has launched the Zen Micro Pod, a specialised cargo 3-wheeler Light Electric Vehicle (LEV). The Zen Micro Pod will be offered in two versions, namely the R5x and R10x, both capable of carrying a maximum payload of 150 kilograms. The vehicle boasts a low running cost, consuming just 4 units of electricity… Continue reading Zen Mobility launches electric cargo three-wheeler Zen Micro Pod
Zen Mobility launches electric cargo three-wheeler Zen Micro Pod
Gurgaon-based Zen Mobility has launched the Zen Micro Pod, a specialised cargo 3-wheeler Light Electric Vehicle (LEV). The Zen Micro Pod will be offered in two versions, namely the R5x and R10x, both capable of carrying a maximum payload of 150 kilograms. The vehicle boasts a low running cost, consuming just 4 units of electricity… Continue reading Zen Mobility launches electric cargo three-wheeler Zen Micro Pod
New 800bhp Aehra ‘supercar saloon’ confirmed for 16 June reveal
US-Italian EV start-up Aehra has teased its €160,000 (£138,160) electric saloon that will be revealed on 16 June and form a two-car line-up to take on the “under-occupied” ultra-premium segment. Following in the footsteps of Aehra’s SUV, the Mercedes-Benz EQS rival arrives without a name (no Aehra vehicles will be named) and will be styled in a similarly dramatic way to its… Continue reading New 800bhp Aehra ‘supercar saloon’ confirmed for 16 June reveal
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 38)
Episode 38 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior planning a balmy summer’s evening in a contributor’s car barn, talking about sailing around the world, discussing prevarication, and wondering whether one should have bought an Alfa Romeo SZ. They also talk discovering gems in… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 38)
Valeo and Didi Autonomous Driving to jointly develop safety solutions for L4 robotaxis
Valeo and DiDi Autonomous Driving have reached a strategic cooperation and investment agreement to jointly develop safety solutions for robotaxis. On May 29, the two companies announced a future roadmap under which Valeo intends to invest in DiDi Autonomous Driving and the two partners will develop intelligent safety solutions for L4 robotaxis together. Valeo and… Continue reading Valeo and Didi Autonomous Driving to jointly develop safety solutions for L4 robotaxis
Suzuki Motorcycle India inks MoU with Bajaj Finance to provide personalised two-wheeler financing
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has entered into a MoU (Memorandum of Undertaking) with Bajaj Finance (BFL) to provide quick and hassle-free financing on the purchase of Suzuki two-wheelers. BFL is the lending arm of diversified financial services firm Bajaj Finserv. The partnership will enable customers to avail… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India inks MoU with Bajaj Finance to provide personalised two-wheeler financing
All-electric Actros trucks complete 3,000km drive from Germany to Turkey
Three all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros, which began their drive through five European countries on May 2 from the Mercedes-Benz Worth plant to Aksaray in Turkey, have completed their over 3,000km journey. Mercedes-Benz Trucks will be conducting road endurance and reliability testing of the electric truck at its site in Turkey. Test engineers chose a route across… Continue reading All-electric Actros trucks complete 3,000km drive from Germany to Turkey
All-electric Actros trucks complete 3,000km drive from Germany to Turkey
Three all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros, which began their drive through five European countries on May 2 from the Mercedes-Benz Worth plant to Aksaray in Turkey, have completed their over 3,000km journey. Mercedes-Benz Trucks will be conducting road endurance and reliability testing of the electric truck at its site in Turkey. Test engineers chose a route across… Continue reading All-electric Actros trucks complete 3,000km drive from Germany to Turkey