Wednesday, 02/14/2018 6:00 pm The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is alerted by the diesel emission values of the Vito transporter. The authority is examining to appoint representatives of the automaker Daimler for a hearing, confirmed a KBA spokesman for a report of the “Business Week”. Reason is the suspicion of an illegal defeat device… Continue reading Authority suspects illegal defeat device in the Mercedes
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DR Congo risks boosting the electric car
The reform of the mining code voted by the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirms a 2% to 10% increase in royalties on strategic minerals and a tax of 50% on the “super-profits” of the mining companies, when the the extracted material climbs 25% above the price envisaged in the bank feasibility study.… Continue reading DR Congo risks boosting the electric car
Ford Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Sales Up, Remains Europe’s No. 1 Commercial Vehicle Brand
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Sales Up, Remains Europe’s No. 1 Commercial Vehicle Brand
New Pininfarina SUV and saloon designs to become first Vietnamese cars
Two striking Pininfarina car designs are set to make production in Vietnam after a unique voting process that featured almost 62,000 people. The designs, an SUV and saloon, share similar looks and were chosen over 20 other examples from rival design houses. They’re due to become primary models from a new Vietnamese car brand called Vinfast. Italian design… Continue reading New Pininfarina SUV and saloon designs to become first Vietnamese cars
Faraday Future may have received a $1.5 billion lifeline
Faraday Future, Twitter To say Faraday Future has had a rough time would be an understatement between its financial crisis, executive exodus and CEO troubles. However, things might be looking up for the electric car maker. A Business Insider source has claimed that an unnamed Hong Kong backer has promised a $1.5 billion investment, $550… Continue reading Faraday Future may have received a $1.5 billion lifeline
Two out of every three Spaniards would buy an electric car if it cost less than 15,000 euros
Almost 70% of Spaniards believe that the manufacture of electric vehicles does not stand out because it does not interest large corporations and oil companies. Electric and hybrid vehicles are a rising trend worldwide. The truth is that pollution levels, greater environmental awareness and the need for renewal of the vehicle fleet – which exceeds… Continue reading Two out of every three Spaniards would buy an electric car if it cost less than 15,000 euros
GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit
General Motors Co. and South Korean authorities are set for a standoff after the automaker announced a plan to shut one factory and threatened to leave the country entirely if concessions aren’t made to stem mounting losses. South Korean officials will hold talks with GM about ways to keep the carmaker’s operations open, the finance ministry… Continue reading GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit
Daimler warns of supply chain risk from switch to electric cars
Daimler said spending on research and development would increase slightly in 2018 after spending 8.7 billion euros in 2017, a rise of 15 percent. FRANKFURT, – Daimler AG, owner of the Mercedes-Benz brand, warned that a fall in demand for diesel cars and a switch to electric vehicles could force it to prop up its… Continue reading Daimler warns of supply chain risk from switch to electric cars
Geely to build NEV production base in E China
Lynk & Co, Geely Auto Group’s new car brand, launches in China on Nov 29, 2017. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] HANGZHOU – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will set up a complex for new energy vehicles (NEV) at a cost of more than $5 billion in East China’s Zhejiang province. The auto maker on Sunday signed… Continue reading Geely to build NEV production base in E China
E-mobility 12.02.2018 A clear plan for change Staff at the Braunschweig site are set to start building battery systems. mehr
Batteries in cars are now responsible for far more than simply storing electrical energy. These days, we talk about “battery systems.” These are components comprising over 2,000 individual parts, like in the e-Golf, for example – including cell modules, controllers, battery control units, and the housing. All weighing barely 350 kilograms. “We have to be… Continue reading E-mobility 12.02.2018 A clear plan for change Staff at the Braunschweig site are set to start building battery systems. mehr