@Geely: Wed 08 Jul 2020Lotus Announces All-new Sub-Assembly Manufacturing Facility in Norwich Read more

    •    New facility brings sub-assembly and chassis manufacturing together into one new operation at Hurricane Way, Norwich (10 miles from Hethel HQ)    •    50 new roles created initially with a further 75 planned    •    Significant new investment in Norwich and Norfolk, the UK’s centre of excellence in low volume, high tech manufacture (Hethel –… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 08 Jul 2020Lotus Announces All-new Sub-Assembly Manufacturing Facility in Norwich Read more

Geely Automobile steps toward mainland China listing; HK shares surge

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (0175.HK) said its board has approved a preliminary proposal to list new renminbi shares on mainland China’s Nasdaq-like STAR board, sending its Hong Kong-listed shares up as much as 7% on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Chinese carmaker Geely Auto is pictured at the second media day… Continue reading Geely Automobile steps toward mainland China listing; HK shares surge

Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory

A rumor is circulating about Tesla and the British government working together on finding a location for a factory in England. Tesla is currently undergoing a massive expansion in Europe with its first full-fledged factory near Berlin and a new design and research center in the German capital. After announcing that Tesla’s first factory in… Continue reading Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory

@Geely: Tue 12 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…

    •    New airflow animation explains the Evija all-electric hypercar’s unique porosity and phenomenal downforce    •    Highly experienced senior engineer with 30+ years at Lotus details philosophy of the Evija’s sophisticated aerodynamics (Hethel, UK – 12 May 2020) – The unique porosity and phenomenal downforce of the Evija all-electric hypercar has been brought to life… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 12 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…

Cobe designs “chamber of secrets” to develop Lynk & Co subscription car – Dezeen

Danish architecture studio Cobe has revealed its Uni3 design centre for Chinese car manufacturer Geely in Gothenburg, which will include a hidden laboratory for electric car brand Lynk & Co. Designed with a eye on corporate espionage, Cobe describes the development centre for Geely as a “chamber of secrets”. Set to be built on the… Continue reading Cobe designs “chamber of secrets” to develop Lynk & Co subscription car – Dezeen

@Geely: Mon 11 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…

    •    New airflow animation explains the Evija all-electric hypercar’s unique porosity and phenomenal downforce    •    Highly experienced senior engineer with 30+ years at Lotus details philosophy of the Evija’s sophisticated aerodynamics (Hethel, UK – 12 May 2020) – The unique porosity and phenomenal downforce of the Evija all-electric hypercar has been brought to life… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 11 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…

Lotus and Centrica Agree Partnership to Redesign Electric Vehicle Ownership

– A new model of integrating connected vehicles, connected homes and connected customers is being developed – New, flexible platform designed to power a future digital mobility lifestyle – New global sustainability programme targets net zero carbon across Lotus operations LONDON, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and… Continue reading Lotus and Centrica Agree Partnership to Redesign Electric Vehicle Ownership

@Geely: Mon 11 May 2020Lotus and Centrica agree partnership to redesign electric vehicle ownershipCentrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British…

Lotus Centrica Partnership [embedded content] Lotus-Evija-Powertrain-Animation.mp4     •    A new model of integrating connected vehicles, connected homes and connected customers is being developed    •    New, flexible platform designed to power a future digital mobility lifestyle    •    New global sustainability programme targets net-zero carbon across Lotus operations (Hethel, UK – 11 May 2020) – Centrica plc,… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 11 May 2020Lotus and Centrica agree partnership to redesign electric vehicle ownershipCentrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British…

Italian Hypercar Maker Mazzanti Selling Equity Via Crowdfunding – HotCars

If you have always longed to own a hypercar company, Automobili Mazzanti would like to offer you an express route towards fulfilling your dreams. You see, the Pisa, Italy-based company is seeking investors and has created a Crowd Fund Me page to attract folks who may want to part with roughly $330,000 for a 7% stake… Continue reading Italian Hypercar Maker Mazzanti Selling Equity Via Crowdfunding – HotCars

Elon Musk: The Cybertruck Will “Float For a While”

We All Float Down Here According to a new tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the electric automaker’s upcoming Cybertruck will be able to float — at least for short periods of time. “Yes. It will even float for a while,” Musk responded on Twitter about the vehicle’s wading depth. As Electrek reports, Musk bragged… Continue reading Elon Musk: The Cybertruck Will “Float For a While”