WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra called on the U.S. Congress on Wednesday to expand a consumer tax credit for electric vehicles as the automaker said it would boost production of its EV Chevrolet Bolt in response to strong demand. CEO of General Motors Mary Barra speaks with energy scholar… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM plans to expand Bolt EV output, asks Congress to help
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Elon Musk enlists Tesla’s all-electric Semi trucks to ship Tesla’s battery packs
“Eat Your Own Dog Food” is an aphorism referring to the Microsoft tradition of using its own software products, but it applies equally well to the first production cargo trip of Tesla’s all-electric truck — which carried battery packs from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada to its car assembly plant in Fremont, Calif. Tesla CEO Elon Musk spotlighted… Continue reading Elon Musk enlists Tesla’s all-electric Semi trucks to ship Tesla’s battery packs
PSA targets more than a million downloads of its carsharing app in late 2018
Launched in February 2017, the PSA Free2Go mobile application currently allows the 650,000 people who downloaded it to instantly access their travel to 22 third-party services in 16 major cities. “By the end of 2018, we will be, for sure to more than a million, we hope to be much more, “Brigitte Courtehoux told Reuters… Continue reading PSA targets more than a million downloads of its carsharing app in late 2018
Electric sportscars blur the need for speed
* Electric supercars have edge on acceleration * Engine, battery performance more important over time -Porsche * Lamborghini sees need to differentiate products in EV era By Andreas Cremer GENEVA, March 7 (Reuters) – Established sports car brands such as Porsche and Lamborghini are losing the speed crown to lesser-known rivals offering electric supercars boasting… Continue reading Electric sportscars blur the need for speed
Aston Martin Lagonda concept car is breathtaking
Sometimes mere photos don’t do justice to the striking nature of an object, and Aston Martin’s Lagonda Vision Concept is one such thing. This concept car is a throwback to the old times when concept designers didn’t have to concern themselves with any measures of practicality or feasibility. It has lush carpets throughout, the seat… Continue reading Aston Martin Lagonda concept car is breathtaking
BMW i4 confirmed for production
BMW has patented this design for a future i model The i4, as imagined by Autocar BMW has confirmed that it will produce an i4 to sit above the i3hatchback in its growing ‘i’ range of electric cars. During the company’s press conference at the Geneva motor show, chairman Harald Krüger said the model, which is expected to arrive close… Continue reading BMW i4 confirmed for production
Pininfarina H2 Speed concept to enter production as track-only hypercar
Pininfarina has confirmed that its hydrogen-powered H2 Speed concept of the 2016 Geneva motor show will make production, for a run of 12 track-only units. The 634bhp H2 Speed, produced with French-Swiss zero-emission propulsion system manufacturer GreenGT, has a top speed of 186mph (300kph). It reaches 62mph (100kph) in 3.4sec (the same as a McLaren 570GT), while torque vectoring tech ensures… Continue reading Pininfarina H2 Speed concept to enter production as track-only hypercar
Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched
Pininfarina has revealed its latest joint project with Hong Kong-based Hybrid Kinetic Group – a 792bhp 2+2 coupé with gullwing doors. Like the previous concepts, badged K550 and K750 for the two SUVs and H600 for the saloon, the HK GT has a micro-turbine generator acting as a range extender. The previous concepts’ ranges were quoted at around 621… Continue reading Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched
The Zenvo TSR-S Blurs The Line Between Racer And Street Machine
The TSR-S is a street legal version of the TSR – hence the ’S’ in the model name. Featuring an innovative and striking new active multi-axis Centripetal Wing and an in-house developed twin supercharged V8 engine, production of the TSR-S is now underway within Zenvo’s limited production of just five cars a year. Setting the… Continue reading The Zenvo TSR-S Blurs The Line Between Racer And Street Machine
Audi and FAW will create two companies in China for the sale of vehicles, digital services and mobility
Posted 07/03/2018 12: 34: 13CET INGOLSTADT (GERMANY), 7 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The automotive company Audi has signed on Wednesday an agreement with its Chinese partner FAW for the creation of two new companies for the sale of vehicles, as well as digital and mobility services, according to the German firm in a statement. “With… Continue reading Audi and FAW will create two companies in China for the sale of vehicles, digital services and mobility