BMW develops new electric personal mover concept for staffers

The BMW Group has developed a new kind of micro-mobility concept for employees. The Personal Mover Concept – an electric one-person means of transport for covering short distances within an operating site – can be used for personal transportation both inside buildings and outside and is also suitable for carrying objects. Employees at BMW Group plants… Continue reading BMW develops new electric personal mover concept for staffers

Exclusive: 2040 UK ban on sale of new combustion-engined cars set to be confirmed

The Government will ban the sale of new cars that achieve less than 50 miles of electric range from 2040, Autocar can exclusively reveal. The plan, called Road to Zero and set to be unveiled imminently, follows on from last year’s announcement that it would ban all diesel and petrol cars in the UK by that year,  as… Continue reading Exclusive: 2040 UK ban on sale of new combustion-engined cars set to be confirmed

Audi shows all-electric e-tron quattro SUV’s towing capability by pulling trailer with new electric race car

Audi is trickling down information about its upcoming all-electric e-tron quattro SUV, which is supposed to hit the market by the end of the year. Now, they’ve released images of the vehicles towing a trailer with its new e-tron Vision Gran Turismo electric race car to show it has a towing capacity. Home Solar Power In recent… Continue reading Audi shows all-electric e-tron quattro SUV’s towing capability by pulling trailer with new electric race car

Valeo: increasing electric cars’ driving range with smart thermal management

What’s one of the biggest deterrents to buying an electric car? A short driving range, said a 2015 survey by Queensland University in Australia. Valeo, a world expert in hybrid and all-electric vehicles solutions, has developed smart thermal management solutions that not only help maintain battery life but can globally increase an electric vehicle’s range… Continue reading Valeo: increasing electric cars’ driving range with smart thermal management

Tesla Semi lorry to have range of up to 600 miles, says Musk

The Tesla Semi electric lorry will be capable of travelling up to 600 miles to a single charge, even when fully loaded, company CEO Elon Musk has claimed. According to Electrek, Musk said during Tesla’s quarter one results conference call that he was “optimistic” the Semi would beat the 500-mile range announced at its reveal last year. His claims come after Daimler’s lorry… Continue reading Tesla Semi lorry to have range of up to 600 miles, says Musk

Nikola sued Tesla for plagiarism

It is ironic that Nikola denounces Tesla when both companies use the same person’s name and surname, but that’s the way things are. The truth is that the first truck of zero emissions that was presented was the Nikola One, moved by hydrogen, and after him, Tesla announced the first images of Tesla Semi, his… Continue reading Nikola sued Tesla for plagiarism

UK new car registrations up in April as market jumps after last year’s VED turbulence

UK new car registrations rise 10.4% in April, as market rebalances following VED disruption in 2017. Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles see notable increase in demand, up 49.3%, but diesel continues downward trend. Year-to-date market down -8.8%, as uncertainty continues to affect overall market. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE AND DATA The UK… Continue reading UK new car registrations up in April as market jumps after last year’s VED turbulence

Volvo and Vattenfall come together for advanced EV charging infrastructure for homes

Europe-based energy company Vattenfall aims to become a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure operator in collaboration with its partners. The initiative would be initially benefitted by the Swedish customers of Volvo plug-in hybrid cars.  Vattenfall and Volvo will offer all Volvo’s plug-in hybrid customers in Sweden the charging solution ‘InCharge Smart home’ directly through… Continue reading Volvo and Vattenfall come together for advanced EV charging infrastructure for homes

BMW Group makes good start to 2018

Munich. The BMW Group has started the financial year 2018 with a strong first quarter. Despite volatile conditions and unfavourable exchange rate effects, new best ever figures were recorded for sales volume and net profit. Despite high upfront expenditure for tomorrow’s mobility, the Automotive segment also set a new record for its result from operations… Continue reading BMW Group makes good start to 2018