Government policies aimed at phasing out the sale of traditional combustion-engined vehicles will lead to EV sales jumping by as many as 30 million, according to Automotive News Europe. The report cites three out of four scenarios modelled by the National Grid operator. They say that power production emissions will be negative 13 years from now,… Continue reading UK Grid Planning For 30 Million EVs by 2040
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Autocar Professional’s August 1 edition is a South India Industry Special
The southern states of India are collectively one of the leading and busiest automotive hubs in the country. Clearly defined industrial policies, talented workforce and a growing OEM and supplier ecosystem, coupled with strategic geographical and infrastructure advantages like well-laid- out roads, railways and ports, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are driving gains. And Karnataka… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s August 1 edition is a South India Industry Special
GM and EVgo to add 2,700 fast chargers across the USA
General Motors and EVgo plan to triple the size of the USA’s largest public fast charging network by adding more than 2,700 new fast chargers over the next five years, a move set to help accelerate widespread electric vehicle adoption. The two companies will add fast charging stations to cities and suburbs, unlocking new EV… Continue reading GM and EVgo to add 2,700 fast chargers across the USA
Fiat Chrysler lost $1.24B in 2nd quarter of 2020
CLOSE Things can always be worse. That’s one way to look at the earnings reports for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and other automakers in the midst of a global downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The question on Friday was how bad things would get for FCA, the last of the Detroit Three to announce… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler lost $1.24B in 2nd quarter of 2020
@GM: General Motors and EVgo aim to accelerate widespread EV adoption by adding fast chargers nationwide More than 2,700 new EV charging plugs will trip…
More than 2,700 new EV charging plugs will triple the size of the nation’s largest public fast charging network DETROIT and LOS ANGELES – General Motors and EVgo plan to triple the size of the nation’s largest public fast charging network by adding more than 2,700 new fast chargers over the next five years, a… Continue reading @GM: General Motors and EVgo aim to accelerate widespread EV adoption by adding fast chargers nationwide More than 2,700 new EV charging plugs will trip…
GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping
General Motors and EVgo announced today that they plan to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers at grocery stores, retail outlets, and entertainment centers in 40 metropolitan areas. The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters and condo dwellers that EVs are practical. The message is to… Continue reading GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping
Taking the Heat Off: AI Temperature Screening Aids Businesses Amid Pandemic
As businesses and schools consider reopening around the world, they’re taking safety precautions to mitigate the lingering threat of COVID-19 — often taking the temperature of each individual entering their facilities. Fever is a common warning sign for the virus (and the seasonal flu), but manual temperature-taking with infrared thermometers takes time and requires workers… Continue reading Taking the Heat Off: AI Temperature Screening Aids Businesses Amid Pandemic
Electric pickups a possibility, FCA CEO says, as it updates product plans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV could electrify its Ram trucks if they face deteriorating market share, CEO Mike Manley said Friday, as he provided updates on product launch plans that faced delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Italian American automaker has said it will electrify its profit-heavy Jeep brand by 2022, but overall it has been… Continue reading Electric pickups a possibility, FCA CEO says, as it updates product plans
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO achieves operating profit of 228 million euros in first half of 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic
ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier explains: “ŠKODA AUTO has performed well in recent years and has a solid financial foundation. In response to the current exceptional situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we immediately implemented comprehensive measures to stabilise sales, sales revenue and operating profit. These measures are already proving effective and we will consistently continue… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO achieves operating profit of 228 million euros in first half of 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic
@VW Group: Audi Annual General Meeting votes on squeeze-out
A more efficient division of labor and increased Group synergies – as part of the reorganization of competencies within the Volkswagen Group, today’s Audi Annual General Meeting will also vote on a so-called squeeze-out under stock corporation law. This will result in the transfer all the Audi shares of the remaining shareholders to Volkswagen AG,… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Annual General Meeting votes on squeeze-out