German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567

The commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler trucks wants its electric truck for long-haul routes from the end of November Mercedes Benz Series production at the Wörth plant. With a battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt hours (kWh), the eActros 600 will enable a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging, as the company announced on Sunday… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567

Volvo Cars ditches 2030 EV-only target: Report

Volvo Cars has done away with its target of going all electric by 2030, Reuters reported earlier this month.  Volvo Cars noted in a statement that by 2030, it was targeting 90-100% of cars sold to be fully electric or plug in hybrid models, whereas 10% would be so called mild hybrids, Reuters noted.  Major… Continue reading Volvo Cars ditches 2030 EV-only target: Report

Premier: JIDU Unveils its Second Model – Robocar 07 Sedan

BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A revolution in automotive intelligence, design and technical collaboration is revealed with the JIDU 07, the world’s first premium AI sedan. The ultimate design expression of the world’s first AI pure-electric sedan, the Robocar JIDU 07. Continue Reading Robocar JIDU 07 JIDU (known as ‘Jiyue’ in the Chinese market) is… Continue reading Premier: JIDU Unveils its Second Model – Robocar 07 Sedan

Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions, expanding into green fuels

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a Tier-1 supplier of automotive systems and components, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions Private Limited (Greenfuel) from its current shareholders. This acquisition will mark LATL’s entry into the green and alternate fuels segment, including CNG, hydrogen, and other applications, which are expected… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions, expanding into green fuels

Is NIO Inc. (NIO) The Best EV Charging Stock To Invest In?

We recently published a list of 11 Best EV Charging Stocks To Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) stands against other best EV charging stocks. Over the last few years, the electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced significant growth, due to consumer demand, automaker investments,… Continue reading Is NIO Inc. (NIO) The Best EV Charging Stock To Invest In?

Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth. US EV… Continue reading Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

German FAZ: BMW reorganizes design007681

The Bavarian automobile manufacturer BMW is restructuring its design department and is also bringing in staff from outside. According to information from the F.A.Z. The change will be announced in the next few days. Accordingly, responsibilities will be divided under the leadership of the previous head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk. From now on, Maximilian… Continue reading German FAZ: BMW reorganizes design007681

German FAZ: Volvo fills up with fresh energy007679

Volvo is practicing the balancing act. We ask ourselves whether there can be a balancing act with three legs. So the story goes like this: The large SUV XC90, which defines the brand alongside the eternal station wagons, is currently getting a refresh so that it can live even longer with its practical talents and… Continue reading German FAZ: Volvo fills up with fresh energy007679

@BMW: Innovative, holistic, future-forward: BMW Group Design team implements new organisational structure.003664

Munich. The BMW Group is completely reorganising its Design division under the leadership of Adrian van Hooydonk. Like the NEUE KLASSE, which represents the redefinition of the BMW brand with its “electric, digital, circular” philosophy, a new cross-brand design team will be launched on 1 October 2024 to meet changing demands for future-oriented vehicle design. The… Continue reading @BMW: Innovative, holistic, future-forward: BMW Group Design team implements new organisational structure.003664

German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs

China’s retaliatory tariffs on European electric vehicles could harm European carmakers, especially German brands. Retaliatory tariffs by China to the European Commission’s proposed additional duties of up to 38.1% on Chinese-made electric vehicles could spell trouble for European carmakers. Industry executives have warned against the tariffs, fearful of counter-tariffs or other measures which could affect… Continue reading German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs