He added: “We’re still working on the supercapacitor. We’re at the moment working on the next step, because the first generation is young.” The Aventador’s replacement, as with the follow-up to the Huracán due shortly afterwards, will also be completely new from the ground up, confirmed Mohr. He said: “There’s no carryover from any car.… Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador hybrid replacement unveiling imminent
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UK registrations rise 14.7% for sixth consecutive monthly increase
UK new car registrations increased for the sixth consecutive month in January, representing the best start to the year since pre-Covid January 2020, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have revealed. Despite ongoing disruption to international supply chains, some 131,994 cars were registered in the first month of the year for growth… Continue reading UK registrations rise 14.7% for sixth consecutive monthly increase
Lamborghini V12 bows out with two Aventador-based specials
Two one-off supercars will mark the end of Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated V12 era, with the Italian marque set to reveal its first series-production hybrid sports car “in the coming weeks”. The Invencible coupé and Auténtica roadster have been dubbed “a unique farewell” to the iconic 12-cylinder powertrain. They arrive just before the unveiling of what is expected to be… Continue reading Lamborghini V12 bows out with two Aventador-based specials
Australian battery firm primed to buy Britishvolt
Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for Britishvolt after it tabled a competitive bid to revive the collapsed manufacturer. Owned by American investment fund Scale Facilitation, Recharge also has early-stage plans to build a gigafactory near Melbourne in Australia. It aims to manufacture lithium ion batteries without using materials from China or Russia,… Continue reading Australian battery firm primed to buy Britishvolt
Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022
In 2022, registrations of electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, EREV, FCEV) in Europe reached a new record with a total of 2.59 million units. Year-on-year, volume increased by 15%, and by 92% when compared with 2020. In 2019 – before the Covid-19 pandemic hit European markets – registrations totalled 561,000 units, however the market share for… Continue reading Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022
Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022
In 2022, registrations of electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, EREV, FCEV) in Europe reached a new record with a total of 2.59 million units. Year-on-year, volume increased by 15%, and by 92% when compared with 2020. In 2019 – before the Covid-19 pandemic hit European markets – registrations totalled 561,000 units, however the market share for… Continue reading Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022
Automobili Pininfarina appoints Paolo Dellacha as its new CEO
Paolo Dellachà has been appointed to the position of CEO at Italian luxury carmaker Automobili Pininfarina, a promotion from his current role as Chief Product and Engineering Officer. The announcement by parent company, Mahindra & Mahindra, sees Dellachà succeed Per Svantesson. The former CEO retires from Automobili Pininfarina following the successful launch of its first… Continue reading Automobili Pininfarina appoints Paolo Dellacha as its new CEO
Royal Enfield accelerates EV play
As the transition towards electric vehicles gathers speed, Royal Enfield, the iconic and longest production British motorcycle brand owned by India’s Eicher Motors is making rapid progress with its own electric vehicle portfolio with which it plans to enter the market within the next 18-24 months. To make the plan happen, Royal Enfield recently brought… Continue reading Royal Enfield accelerates EV play
Royal Enfield accelerates EV play
As the transition towards electric vehicles gathers speed, Royal Enfield, the iconic and longest production British motorcycle brand owned by India’s Eicher Motors is making rapid progress with its own electric vehicle portfolio with which it plans to enter the market within the next 18-24 months. To make the plan happen, Royal Enfield recently brought… Continue reading Royal Enfield accelerates EV play
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru today. India Energy Week is underway from February 6-8 and aims to showcase India’s rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse. The event brings together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry, governments, and academia to discuss the challenges and opportunities… Continue reading PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru