Sushant Balsekar, a renowned corporate communications and public relations professional, passed away last week. Balsekar, a 46-year-old journalist turned communications veteran, had over two decades of experience in the industry. He was serving as the head of corporate communications at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. Prior to this role, he managed communications at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles… Continue reading Corporate communications veteran Sushant Balsekar passes away
Tag: Nissan
New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035 in UK, government confirms
Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland, which makes the Qashqai, Juke and electric Leaf models. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA View image in fullscreen Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland, which makes the Qashqai, Juke and electric Leaf models. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035… Continue reading New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035 in UK, government confirms
World NM: Nissan Slashes Rogue, Frontier Production Stateside Over Bloated Inventories001912
Nissan North America has decided to cut production of two popular vehicles to manage excess inventory, a problem it also faced last year. As per an email obtained by Automotive News, dealers have been informed of a 40,000-vehicle production slash for the months of September and October 2024. The cited publication learned that Nissan North… Continue reading World NM: Nissan Slashes Rogue, Frontier Production Stateside Over Bloated Inventories001912
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
AI is Redefining the Light Rail Market, Revenue to Grow by USD 3.74 Billion from 2024-2028 Due to Urban Expansion – Technavio Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI- The global light rail market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.74 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. Rapid growth of urban areas is driving market… Continue reading AI is Redefining the Light Rail Market, Revenue to Grow by USD 3.74 Billion from 2024-2028 Due to Urban Expansion – Technavio Report
Clean Technica: BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought003595
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last week, I wrote generally about the idea that BYD’s strong upward trend, Toyota’s seeming lack of a serious EV plan (including continued daydreams about hydrogen), and Volkswagen’s struggles in China could lead to BYD becoming the #1 top… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought003595
Clean Technica: Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady003594
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Battery electric vehicles only achieved a 5.9% penetration of the new vehicle market in Australia in August. This is 5,892 out of 100,786 total light vehicles sold. It was 6,743 in July. Perhaps it’s time to admit that there… Continue reading Clean Technica: Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady003594
China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home
(Bloomberg) — China has strongly advised its carmakers to make sure advanced electric vehicle technology stays in the country, people familiar with the matter said, even as they build factories around the world to escape punitive tariffs on Chinese exports. Most Read from Bloomberg Beijing is encouraging Chinese automakers to export so-called knock-down kits to… Continue reading China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home
Car Deal of the Day: funky Nissan Juke for an incredible £144 per month
Funky and very popular small SUV Refreshed interior features 12.3-inch touchscreen £144 per month with £2,038 initial payment Our latest Car Deal of the Day selection is ideal for anyone on a tight budget hunting for a new small SUV, because the popular, funky Nissan Juke is available for as little as £144 per month… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: funky Nissan Juke for an incredible £144 per month
Nissan’s ‘cool paint’ that can improve your car’s MPG
The best way to extend range or cover the same distance for less cost is to waste less energy doing it. Since EVs really began to take off a decade or so ago, the engineers developing them have scrutinised every fraction of a watt the car consumes across its entire electrical architecture. The same applies… Continue reading Nissan’s ‘cool paint’ that can improve your car’s MPG