Japan’s traditional carmaking giants need to raise their game in the race to develop pure, battery-driven electric vehicles or risk being left behind by Chinese, American and European producers, analysts have warned. Despite dominating car production in Asia for decades, Japan’s big players have been slow to fully develop the battery-only technology that is now… Continue reading Why Japan’s carmaking heavyweights could be facing an electric shock
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@niche: Press New electric truck maker to finish first prototypes in March000638
LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A fledgling electric vehicle maker in Ohio expects to complete the prototypes of its new pickup truck in March and remains on target to start full production in the fall, the company said Thursday. Lordstown Motors Corp. said it already has begun metal stamping and welding for the Endurance All-Electric Pickup… Continue reading @niche: Press New electric truck maker to finish first prototypes in March000638
Nikola strategic partner Hanwha to cut its bet on electric-truck maker by half
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read (Reuters) – Nikola Corp said on Wednesday that South Korea’s Hanwha Corp has decided to sell up to half of its stake this year, setting out to reduce its bets on the prospects of the electric-truck maker.7 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Nikola’s logo is pictured at an event held to… Continue reading Nikola strategic partner Hanwha to cut its bet on electric-truck maker by half
@VW Group: Volkswagen lays the foundations for success in 2021002648
Volkswagen again invested heavily in future technologies in 2020, spending a total of EUR 2.7 billion during a year overshadowed by Covid-19. The brand is thus laying the foundations for getting its new ACCELERATE strategy off to a successful start. The first milestones will be achieved this year. Volkswagen anticipates a big e-mobility push, with… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen lays the foundations for success in 2021002648
@BMW: BMW Group becomes first premium manufacturer to publish Integrated Group Report000960
Munich. The BMW Group is embarking on a new chapter in its reporting: For the first time, it will be combining its Annual Report and its Sustainable Value Report for the reporting year 2020 in a single Integrated BMW Group Report. After the Board of Management redefined the company’s central sustainability goals in 2020, integrated… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group becomes first premium manufacturer to publish Integrated Group Report000960
Hyundai Brings Complimentary, Fast Charging to Kona and Ioniq with Electrify America Network
2021 Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric owners can access 250 kWh of complimentary charging Tweet this Continuing its commitment to accelerate mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, Hyundai Motor America will provide 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging on Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging network for owners of 2021 Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric models. Customers can access their… Continue reading Hyundai Brings Complimentary, Fast Charging to Kona and Ioniq with Electrify America Network
Volkswagen brand expects its 2021 electric car deliveries to double
By Bartosz Dabrowski 2 Min Read (Reuters) – Volkswagen expects to double electric vehicle deliveries and increase profits for its core brand this year after the world’s second-largest carmaker stepped up its switch to fully electric vehicles. Slideshow ( 2 images ) The brand will deliver more than 450,000 electric cars this year, the company… Continue reading Volkswagen brand expects its 2021 electric car deliveries to double
Scania reports progress on climate targets
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time since Scania set its Science Based Targets, the company reports on the progress on emission reduction both from its own operations and from vehicles in use. In its own operations, Scania has already decreased carbon emissions by 43 percent from 2015 levels, through increased… Continue reading Scania reports progress on climate targets
@BMW: A New Era, a New Class: BMW Group steps up technology offensive with comprehensive realignment – uncompromisingly electric, digital and circular000978
BMW i4 to be launched three months ahead of schedule BMW Operating System 8 installed for first time in new BMW iX* – world’s largest fleet for over-the-air upgrades by end of 2021 Breadth over niche: around 90 percent of market segments to have fully electric models by 2023 Deliveries of fully electric models to… Continue reading @BMW: A New Era, a New Class: BMW Group steps up technology offensive with comprehensive realignment – uncompromisingly electric, digital and circular000978
Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2020
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2020 was a year like no other. Though heavily impacted by disruptions due to the pandemic, Scania managed through with a strong underlying performance and an increased focus on driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, Scania was challenged by a historic global close-down of… Continue reading Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2020