A weak local supply chain is one of the major issues with respect to EV offtake in India and since the market is nascent with less than 1 percent of the total car parc presently being electric, most of the EV components and raw materials are being sourced from China – a country which has… Continue reading ‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
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‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
A weak local supply chain is one of the major issues with respect to EV offtake in India and since the market is nascent with less than 1 percent of the total car parc presently being electric, most of the EV components and raw materials are being sourced from China – a country which has… Continue reading ‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
Industry digest: companies should shout about good work
I am happy to report that, as the automotive and mobility industry transforms itself before our eyes, there are some outstanding innovators and problem solvers in the forefront of the changes. How do I know? Because for the past three years my company, Ennis & Co, has had the privilege of partnering with Autocar to deliver… Continue reading Industry digest: companies should shout about good work
Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
Such is the current cost of the battery that, when fitted to a supermini to give an acceptable driving range, it becomes on average 60% of the total build cost, according to recent analysis by the bank Bernstein. However, because of the higher pricing power of cars in the class above, the battery share of… Continue reading Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
Nissan performance division Nismo is readying a new flagship model for the UK, expected to be a stand-alone sports car. Speaking to Autocar, Nissan Nismo CEO Takao Katagiri confirmed the unnamed model will be sold in the UK as well as mainland Europe and the US, following its release in the car maker’s home country… Continue reading Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Nissan has revealed its new car for the upcoming Formula E race season – and technology from the racer could be used on future production models. Called Nissan e-4orce 04, the car has 40% more power than last year’s challenger and a top speed of over 200mph. Its new red and white livery features a cherry blossom design, in… Continue reading New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Jaguar using Formula E to develop next-generation EVs
Jaguar’s efforts in the Formula E electric single-seater race series will have a heavy influence on its next-generation of road-going EVs, bosses have confirmed. The firm has just revealed its new 2023 Formula E contender, designed in accordance to the new Gen3 specification which brings a dramatic power increase and wide-reaching performance changes. While the bodywork, aerodynamic… Continue reading Jaguar using Formula E to develop next-generation EVs
Ford Expedition blamed in fire of vehicles rented by Secret Service
Vehicles rented to accompany President Joe Biden on his Thanksgiving weekend trip to Nantucket, Massachusetts, Sunday burst into flames several hours after they were returned to Nantucket Memorial Airport and the preliminary investigation points to a Ford Expedition that was under recall for a faulty battery. “The Secret Service had rented the vehicles for the… Continue reading Ford Expedition blamed in fire of vehicles rented by Secret Service
Hands-free and diagonal driving inventions earn GM Popular Science award
General Motors and Stellantis’ Jeep brand have been selected for the Best of What’s New Award in the auto category from Popular Science magazine this year. The magazine on Wednesday singled out GM’s Super Cruise as the best hands-free technology on the market noting that it strikes a balance between hands-free driving assistance and safety.… Continue reading Hands-free and diagonal driving inventions earn GM Popular Science award
GM tweeting has largely gone silent as Musk loses millions in ad dollars
General Motors’ temporary boycott of its advertising on Twitter seems to encompass much of its postings as well. The automaker has gone largely silent on Twitter since Oct. 27, the day billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the social media empire for $44 billion. Last month, GM said it would suspend its paid advertising… Continue reading GM tweeting has largely gone silent as Musk loses millions in ad dollars