(ATTN: ADDS details in 4th para and Chung’s comment on Genesis sedan in last para) SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s largest auto parts company by sales, is considering acquiring an electronic auto component maker to stay ahead in future car technologies, the company said Friday. In a recent interview with… Continue reading (LEAD) Hyundai mulls acquiring electronic auto parts maker for growth
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Borgward Launches the Future-oriented GT BX6 and Electric BXi7
BEIJING, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — German-based automaker Borgward hosted the Borgward Academy of Engineering Ceremony in Beijing on May 9, 2018 at which the automaker the “Borgward Safety Shield” brand value system was showcased. The system was inspired by the corporate mission of being a craftsman true to one’s calling when it came to an immutable focus… Continue reading Borgward Launches the Future-oriented GT BX6 and Electric BXi7
XING MOBILITY SELECTS INDUCTION ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM FROM CLEAN WAVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEXT GENERATION ELECTRIC SUPER CAR
Taipei, 30 April 2018 – Taipei-based electric powertrain system supplier, XING Mobility hasselected Clean Wave Technologies to provide electric motors and drive control units as part of arally-inspired supercar. “Miss R”, the world’s first electric supercar with on-road and off-roadcapabilities, will deliver 1 Megawatt of power. The vehicle will utilize four Clean Wave tractionmotors, one… Continue reading XING MOBILITY SELECTS INDUCTION ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM FROM CLEAN WAVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEXT GENERATION ELECTRIC SUPER CAR
Key Volkswagen shareholder says unions should stick to staff matters – Stern
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) labour leaders should focus on staff-related matters and not get involved in other aspects of management, the head of the carmaker’s controlling shareholder group was quoted as saying on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Wolfgang Porsche, member of Supervisory board of Volkswagen addresses a news conference at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg,… Continue reading Key Volkswagen shareholder says unions should stick to staff matters – Stern
Volvo Cars Picks Citi, Goldman, Morgan Stanley on IPO
Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has selected Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley to advise on an initial public offering for the Swedish carmaker this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. China’s Zhejiang Geely and Volvo have discussed valuing the Swedish automaker in a range of… Continue reading Volvo Cars Picks Citi, Goldman, Morgan Stanley on IPO
GM sees custom designs, personal ownership for self-driving cars
(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N), which plans a ride-sharing fleet of robotaxis for next year, is looking at further business opportunities for self-driving cars, such as custom designs that could be almost unrecognizable from those of today, a top executive said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: GM’s planned Cruise AV driverless car features no steering… Continue reading GM sees custom designs, personal ownership for self-driving cars
Fisker Aims To Launch EMotion With Solid-State Battery in 2020
20 M BY DOMENICK YONEY To finish first, Fisker, first you must finish (developing your battery tech) Remember back when we told you that the upcoming Fisker EMotion would feature a battery pack comprised of 2170 LG Chem cells because the solid-state technology the company had been working on wouldn’t be ready in time for… Continue reading Fisker Aims To Launch EMotion With Solid-State Battery in 2020
China’s Geely said to pick Citi, others for Volvo Cars IPO
May 10, 2018 Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has selected Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley to advise on an initial public offering for the Swedish carmaker this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. China’s Zhejiang Geely and Volvo have discussed valuing the Swedish automaker in… Continue reading China’s Geely said to pick Citi, others for Volvo Cars IPO
Audi invests heavily in 20 electrified cars by 2025
At its annual meeting Wednesday, Audi announced an ambitious plan to build 20 new electrified cars by 2025, most of them battery electrics,. The company says it will invest $47.6 billion (€40 billion) into these electrified cars, a new app platform for its cars, a new fleet of autonomous vehicles to be launched in 2021,… Continue reading Audi invests heavily in 20 electrified cars by 2025
SAE releases new J3068 specification for charging of medium- and heavy-duty EVs
SAE International has published its recommended practice for plug-in charging of heavy-duty EVs. The new J3068 standard allows vehicles to fully utilize three-phase AC power. Presenting a symmetric three-phase load enhances grid stability, especially at high power levels. SAE J3068 standardizes an AC three-phase-capable charging coupler and digital control protocols, offering sufficient power and reliability… Continue reading SAE releases new J3068 specification for charging of medium- and heavy-duty EVs