Achieving 100 percent electrification of India’s two- and three-wheeler stock requires a capital allocation of approximately $285 billion, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in a recently released white paper. This WEF’s white paper, published in collaboration with NITI Aayog said cumulative sales of electric vehicles have reached one million units. However, this is still… Continue reading India’s 2, 3Ws fleet transition to electric calls for $285 bn financing: Report
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India’s 2, 3Ws fleet transition to electric calls for $285 bn financing: Report
Achieving 100 percent electrification of India’s two- and three-wheeler stock requires a capital allocation of approximately $285 billion, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in a recently released white paper. This WEF’s white paper, published in collaboration with NITI Aayog said cumulative sales of electric vehicles have reached one million units. However, this is still… Continue reading India’s 2, 3Ws fleet transition to electric calls for $285 bn financing: Report
Ford’s Halewood plant set to become electric car factory
Ford has announced it will be investing heavily in its Halewood factory, creating Ford’s first European electric car component production facility. The transition from manufacturing internal combustion engine transmissions to electric power units will create 500 new jobs in the area. Ford says the Halewood plant is integral to its European electrification plan, which will… Continue reading Ford’s Halewood plant set to become electric car factory
New 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum revealed
A new range-topping Ford Ranger Platinum has been revealed, as the firm seeks to expand the appeal of its latest pick-up truck. The Platinum badge is one that’s already used on upmarket versions of its US market trucks and SUVs such as the F-150 and Expedition, and the new Ranger Platinum has been given a unique… Continue reading New 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum revealed
Volkswagen extends MEB lifespan in radical strategy overhaul
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has given the go-ahead for a substantial investment in the MEB (Modularer E-Antriebs Baukasten) electric car platform, setting up a fundamental revision of the German car maker’s electric car strategy up to and beyond 2030. The reported €1.5 billion (£1.3bn) investment, which encompasses the development of more advanced battery cell,… Continue reading Volkswagen extends MEB lifespan in radical strategy overhaul
Borgward declared bankrupt after failed rescue efforts
Borgward has been declared bankrupt after last-ditch efforts to save the company failed. The historic German brand was revived by Foton (a truck division of Chinese-state-owned BAIC) in 2014 and subsequently sold to Ucar, a Chinese mobility company, in 2019. The bankruptcy ruling, handed down by the First Intermediate People’s Court of Beijing, puts an end to… Continue reading Borgward declared bankrupt after failed rescue efforts
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQT is electric MPV with 175 mile range
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new EQT ahead of a planned start to UK sales for the electric version of the recently introduced T-class in 2023. Developed in an engineering partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Renault, the new commercial-vehicle-based, MPV-style offering is closely related to the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, Nissan Townstar EV and Opel/Vauxhall Combo e-life, alongside… Continue reading 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQT is electric MPV with 175 mile range
Next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class to arrive in 2023
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class is due to land in 2023 with a range of all-electrified engines. Known internally by the codename W214, the new E-Class follows an evolutionary path, with development focused around refinements to its platform, electric architecture and engines. Its electric architecture is being heavily upgraded to support new functions that include level three… Continue reading Next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class to arrive in 2023
Dacia and Renault designer Salar moves to Mobilize
Renault’s newly hived-off mobility company, Mobilize, has appointed ex-Dacia and Lada designer Jean-Philippe Salar as its design director. Salar will take over from Patrick Lecharpy, who is retiring after 30 years at parent company Renault. Salar will report to Fedra Ribeiro, chief operating officer for Mobilize, and Laurens van den Acker, the Renault Group design… Continue reading Dacia and Renault designer Salar moves to Mobilize
Tesla Cybertruck to get same 1MW charging speed as Tesla Semi
The upcoming Tesla Cybertruck SUV will get the same 1MW (1000 kW) charging speed as the Tesla Semi, founder Elon Musk has confirmed. The firm claims the Semi has the ability to replenish 70% of its 1000-volt, 1000kWh battery in just 30 minutes. Although no battery size has been revealed for the Cybertruck, this could mean a full-charge time… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck to get same 1MW charging speed as Tesla Semi