As of September 2020, electric cars will have to make noise in the United States. In principle, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States had determined that the manufacturers of electric cars had to include systems that made noise in their vehicles as of 2019, but it has been decided to delay… Continue reading The electric will have to make noise after 2020
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Car in property vs. carpool: the ‘millennials’ speak
According to the latest survey conducted by the Spanish Driver Observatory (Ducit), created by the RACE, nine out of ten young drivers belonging to the so-called millennial generation already own their own vehicle or intend to buy it. This survey, which includes responses from 2,000 drivers between 18 and 36 years old, calls into question… Continue reading Car in property vs. carpool: the ‘millennials’ speak
Powerful cash injection for US high-carat startup: VW’s self-driving partner Aurora sank 90 million
All articles and backgrounds 03/02/2018 Powerful cash injection for US high-car startup VW’s self-driving partner Aurora sank $ 90 million DPA Aurora co-founder Chris Urmson receives $ 90 million from investors for his robotic car startup Just a year old and already a heavyweight in the field of autonomous driving: This lightning start has the… Continue reading Powerful cash injection for US high-carat startup: VW’s self-driving partner Aurora sank 90 million
Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV
Jaguar has revealed the production version of its first all-electric SUV as luxury carmakers race to go green. The I-Pace can reach 60mph in 4.5 seconds and has a range of almost 300 miles on a fully charged battery. The vehicle is set to reach showrooms by July, potentially beating rival Audi’s all-electric e-tron that… Continue reading Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV
Dyson creates 300 new electric car jobs
Dyson is seeking an extra 300 engineers in a push to build its first electric car by 2020. Best known for its vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, the firm caused a stir when it announced plans for a battery powered vehicle. Dyson already has a 400-strong team working on the project and has doubled the… Continue reading Dyson creates 300 new electric car jobs
NIO Issued First Shanghai Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Permit
Shanghai, China – March 1 – NIO has obtained the permit required for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in Shanghai. The permit was issued by the Shanghai Municipal Government, becoming the first company to receive such a permit in China. During the event, Huang Ou, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and… Continue reading NIO Issued First Shanghai Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Permit
1 Mar 2018 Driveline GKN’s next-generation electric vehicle driveline now in prototype test phase
Integrated ‘eTwinsterX’ system on test in prototype vehicle at GKN Wintertest New eDrive system is an ‘all in one’ unit with torque vectoring capability and two-speed e-transmission Latest technology incorporates learnings from GKN’s family of pioneering Twinster systems Petrol-powered AWD SUV reengineered as a plug-in hybrid with pure electric drive mode Redditch, UK – 01… Continue reading 1 Mar 2018
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GKN’s next-generation electric vehicle driveline now in prototype test phase
Diesel future at Daimler, VW, Volvo, BMW: Who abolishes the diesel – and who keeps his loyalty
All articles and backgrounds 03/01/2018 Diesel future at Daimler, VW, Volvo, BMW How the automakers stand on the diesel future DPA Diesel fuel pump at a gas station For one thing is clear: Matthias Wissmann is still rock solid for diesel. Even after the judgment of the Leipzig Federal Constitutional Court, the driving bans for… Continue reading Diesel future at Daimler, VW, Volvo, BMW: Who abolishes the diesel – and who keeps his loyalty
EVgo simplifies, cuts electric-car fast charging prices nationwide
Follow John Nissan Leaf electric car at EVgo DC fast-charging station Enlarge Photo Over the next three years, numerous long-range electric cars will come to market at prices below $40,000. That will expand the pool of potential buyers to those interested in plug-in vehicles but unwilling to consider one rated at less than 200 miles.… Continue reading EVgo simplifies, cuts electric-car fast charging prices nationwide
Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers
Dyson wants to grow its EV programme workforce by 300 people in a bid to ramp up the pace of development before its first car reaches the market in 2019. The British brand, a leader in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, already has 400 employees focused on the project, but is now “looking to fill an… Continue reading Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers