With retirement approaching, Sergio Marchionne seems determined to go out with a bang: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV boss thinks operating profit will surpass that of Ford Motor Co. this year. On Thursday, Marchionne reminded analysts that’s a surprising turn of events. He’s right. It’s less than a decade since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection (Ford… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
Tag: Electric vehicles
Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Porsche AG will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the German manufacturer gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad: plug-in hybrids, emotional sports cars with combustion engines and sporty electric vehicles,” Chief… Continue reading Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Tesla opens another giant 50-stall Supercharger station – largest in the world
The Supercharger network, Tesla’s network of fast-charging stations, has seen a record year for growth in 2017 despite not reaching the company’s target. It’s starting the new year in a big way with already 20 new stations and one of them is a new 50-Supercharger station – equal to the largest in the world. Home Solar… Continue reading Tesla opens another giant 50-stall Supercharger station – largest in the world
Shell buying spree cranks up race for clean energy
LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) has spent over $400 million on a range of acquisitions in recent weeks, from solar power to electric car charging points, cranking up its drive to expand beyond its oil and gas business and reduce its carbon footprint. The scale of the buying spree pales in comparison to… Continue reading Shell buying spree cranks up race for clean energy
Electric supercar: Rimac wants to compete with Tesla’s Roadster
Concept 2 (Image: Rimac) The Croatian automaker Rimac wants to build an electric vehicle that can compete with the Tesla Roadster 2.0. That could be hard. Rimac has released first pictures of his upcoming super sports car (video). The Concept Two is to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle is expected to… Continue reading Electric supercar: Rimac wants to compete with Tesla’s Roadster
Electric vehicles maker Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues
The problems included Tesla needing to make some batteries by hand and borrowing scores of employees from one of its suppliers to help with manual assembly, CNBC had said. New Delhi: Tesla is on track to achieve its production targets for the Model 3, the electric car-maker said on Thursday, squashing a report of further… Continue reading Electric vehicles maker Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues
Tesla responds to fresh reports of Model 3 production issues
Tesla’s Model 3 EV delays are well-known, including in the company’s own earnings report and quarterly delivery numbers. A fresh report from CNBC on Thursday claimed that Model 3 production was even more delayed than it appeared, with specific continued issues around battery manufacturing. CNBC also suggested that the company is “not close” to mass-production… Continue reading Tesla responds to fresh reports of Model 3 production issues
This Electric Shuttle Charges In Just 20 Seconds
29 mins ago by Domenick Yoney NTU Blue Solutions Flash Shuttle Fill ‘er up, and make it snappy! If the electric vehicles are to be the future, then so must be flash charging — the ability to replenish a flat battery in several short minutes. And like EVs, it’s already happening. At least, in a… Continue reading This Electric Shuttle Charges In Just 20 Seconds
BorgWarner Provides Leading All-wheel Drive Coupling for the New Volkswagen Crafter
BorgWarner’s AWD coupling improves stability, traction and handling New rear axle differential lock is controlled by BorgWarner’s newly developed ECU The AWD coupling offers leading response time and high torque capacity and accuracy Auburn Hills, Michigan, January 25, 2018 – BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric… Continue reading BorgWarner Provides Leading All-wheel Drive Coupling for the New Volkswagen Crafter
BMW says it can build electric cars and regular ones on same platforms: interview
Follow John As the auto industry plans more electric cars in higher volumes for the 2020s, one of the great debates is whether they will need to be designed from the ground up solely for battery power. Doing so allows designers to offer larger cabins due to the more compact drive motors and electronics. One… Continue reading BMW says it can build electric cars and regular ones on same platforms: interview