Every time we hit the road, we’re faced with tradeoffs: Should I spend 30 bucks, or 30 minutes of my time? Should I run that red light and shave a few minutes off my trip, or hang back and be safe? These are small choices, but they create some of our biggest problems. That’s because there’s… Continue reading @GM: The Cruise Origin Story
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GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Cruise, GM’s self-driving startup, has unveiled the Cruise Origin, a new autonomous electric vehicle that will power an all-electric, completely autonomous ride-sharing service. The vehicle is a result of a partnership between GM’s startup and Honda. For a few years now, GM has connected self-driving and electrification together. At first, it started with Cruise using… Continue reading GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Auto supplier Dakkota gets state incentives for Detroit plant to employ 400
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Auto supplier Dakkota gets state incentives for Detroit plant to employ 400 The factory will make components for the new Fiat Chrysler plant in Detroit Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted!… Continue reading Auto supplier Dakkota gets state incentives for Detroit plant to employ 400
@VW Group: Volkswagen upping use of green electricity at its plants
The Volkswagen brand is making good progress towards its target of CO2-neutral production by 2050. The company has now set itself further ambitious targets for 2020 in order to expand the percentage of externally sourced energy from renewable sources at its plants. Andreas Tostmann, Volkswagen Brand Board of Management Member for Production and Logistics, said:… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen upping use of green electricity at its plants
@VW Group: SEAT Martorell produces more than 500,000 cars in 2019
Martorell increases output by 5.4% and consolidates itself as the factory that makes the most cars in Spain Global SEAT vehicle manufacturing goes up by 12.1% Production of the new Leon and the CUPRA Formentor will kick off in 2020 in Martorell § Martorell increases output by 5.4% and consolidates itself as the factory that… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT Martorell produces more than 500,000 cars in 2019
Largest EV charging contract in Europe goes to Total
New Delhi: French multi-national energy giant Total today announced Metropolitan Region Amsterdam Electric (MRA-Electric) has awarded Europe’s largest concession contract for Electric Vehicles (EV) charging to Total. Under the agreement, Total will install and operate up to 20,000 new public charging points in the Netherlands, in the three provinces of North-Holland, Flevoland and Utrecht. “This… Continue reading Largest EV charging contract in Europe goes to Total
Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe
Lucid Motors announced it has begun accepting reservations for its Lucid Air luxury, sports sedan in its second major market – Europe, with a refundable reservation fee of about $1,000 USD (equivalent). Since the European market is quite differential, Lucid starts with select countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,… Continue reading Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe
OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg
OXIS Energy, the well-known lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell developer from the UK, announced this week that is close to achieving an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The company said that it has successfully tested its cell prototypes at 471 Wh/kg, and is confident in achieving 500 Wh/kg within 12 months. Currently, OXIS Energy supplies its… Continue reading OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg
Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market
Brussels, 22 January 2020 – Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today outlined the major challenges faced by the EU auto industry, as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market
Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 jobs at Halewood factory
Jaguar Land Rover JLR’s night shift cuts come amid £2.5bn cost saving drive to invest in electric vehicles An employee uses a robotic arm to fix an alloy wheel to the hub of a Range Rover Evoque. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg/Getty Jaguar Land Rover, Britain’s largest carmaker, has revealed that as many as 500 jobs are at… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 jobs at Halewood factory