Some city streets around the world are going car-free to make way for pedestrian plazas. Walkability is gaining popularity, especially with younger generations. Go to Source
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Tesla could start building a lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas this year
Tesla said the plant would be focused on the development of “battery-grade lithium hydroxide” and be “the first of its kind in North America.” Go to Source
Chinese electric car giant BYD plans to build a factory in Thailand
Chinese electric car and battery giant BYD is planning to build its first wholly invested passenger car factory outside China — in Thailand. Go to Source
Here’s what Tesla execs told Gigafactory employees Thursday night about plans and management changes
Leaked audio from Tesla internal meeting confirms VP of Gigafactory Operations Chris Lister has left the company Go to Source
The 2024 Ford Mustang cometh: What we think we know
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Volkswagen ID Xtreme concept car hints at adventure-ready ID 4
Volkswagen has revealed a punchy off-road concept car called the ID Xtreme, based on the ID 4 GTX, to test public opinion for a more adventurous line of ID cars. Visually, the bull bars up front, chunky off-road tyres and a roof-mounted LED light bar mark the ID Xtreme out as an off-roader compared with… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Xtreme concept car hints at adventure-ready ID 4
New 2023 Ford Mustang to be revealed next week
The seventh-generation of the iconic Ford Mustang will be unveiled next week, and is set to undergo the most radical reinvention in its 58-year history. The sports coupé, which wears one of the longest-running (and historically best-selling) nameplates of any car currently on sale, will be shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in… Continue reading New 2023 Ford Mustang to be revealed next week
Ashok Leyland explores Libertine’s tech platform for CVs
Chennai-based Ashok Leyland has signed an MoU with Libertine Holdings of the UK, a developer of clean, highly efficient, and fuel-flexible Linear Generator technology, to evaluate the use of Libertine’s technology platform for its commercial vehicle powertrains. As per the MoU, Ashok Leyland will conduct due diligence on Libertine’s technology and explore the scope for… Continue reading Ashok Leyland explores Libertine’s tech platform for CVs
Sona Comstar records 100,000 EV traction motors production milestone in 21 months
Sona Comstar’s range of components for electric two- and three-wheelers include BLDC motors, 48V starter belt generators and rigid as well as independent suspension e-axles for e-three-wheelers. Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), one of India’s leading automotive technology companies, has achieved the 100,000 EV traction motor production milestone. Sona Comstar’s EV traction motor is a… Continue reading Sona Comstar records 100,000 EV traction motors production milestone in 21 months
Otua electric cargo three-wheeler with 165km range launched
EV start-up Dandera Ventures today launched Otua, an electric three-wheeler designed for cargo transportation. The company claims many industry-leading features, including highest volume, highest-load carrying capacity of 900kg and the longest range of 165 kilometres on a single charge. The Otua, which is priced between Rs 350,000 to Rs 550,000, will also be available on… Continue reading Otua electric cargo three-wheeler with 165km range launched