Musk Challengers Turn Into Billionaires as China Battery Giant Soars

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE The Chinese founder of the world’s biggest maker of electric-vehicle batteries and his top lieutenant became billionaires Monday after their company’s shares soared during the first day of trading in Shenzhen. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. jumped by the maximum 44 percent allowed by the exchange, valuing the company… Continue reading Musk Challengers Turn Into Billionaires as China Battery Giant Soars

Police arresting Indian smelter protesters based on evidence: state minister

CHENNAI (Reuters) – Indian police are only arresting people involved in protests against a copper smelter owned by Vedanta Resources where there is videographed evidence of them indulging in “anti-social” activities, a senior state minister told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Government officials seal a copper smelter controlled by London-listed Vedanta Resources in Thoothukudi in the southern… Continue reading Police arresting Indian smelter protesters based on evidence: state minister

Tesla Roadster’s ‘Augmented Mode’ will boost your driving ability

Roberto Baldwin / Engadget Tesla’s current semi-autonomous technology helps reduce your driving involvement. Its next big move, however, could encourage you to take a more hands-on approach. Elon Musk has revealed that the new Roadster will include an “Augmented Mode” that promises to “massively enhance” your driving ability — he likened it to Tony Stark’s… Continue reading Tesla Roadster’s ‘Augmented Mode’ will boost your driving ability

Possible cartel for spare parts: Consultants should have helped Renault and Peugeot in price agreements

All articles and backgrounds 05/31/2018 Possible cartel for spare parts Accenture is said to have helped Renault and Peugeot in price fixing By Kristina Gnirke, Spiegel Online DPA A mechanic works at the bottom of a car With secret information to Renault and Peugeot Citroën have retracted a billion profit on spare parts. Mastermind of… Continue reading Possible cartel for spare parts: Consultants should have helped Renault and Peugeot in price agreements

PSA s’intéresse à une alternative à Autolib à Paris

PARIS (Reuters) – Le constructeur automobile PSA est prêt à proposer un nouveau modèle d’autopartage à Paris et est en contact avec la mairie de la capitale, selon un article publié samedi sur le site des Echos. Le constructeur automobile PSA est prêt à proposer un nouveau modèle d’autopartage à Paris et est en contact… Continue reading PSA s’intéresse à une alternative à Autolib à Paris

PSA ready to replace Autolib on Parisian bitumen

“Paris is the kind of city that interests us”. At PSA, we want to catch the ball launched by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. This one plans to prematurely terminate the Autolib contract with Bolloré to turn to more flexible car-sharing solutions without stations . This Monday, it will bring together stakeholders in the… Continue reading PSA ready to replace Autolib on Parisian bitumen

Batteries : le chinois CATL va produire des cellules en Allemagne

La première usine européenne de batteries du chinois CATL sera installée en Allemagne L’un des plus importants fabricants au monde de cellules pour batteries à destination des véhicules électriques va implanter sa première usine européenne en Allemagne. Selon des sources proches du dossier, c’est la ville d’Erfurt qui a été choisie pour accueillir ce site… Continue reading Batteries : le chinois CATL va produire des cellules en Allemagne

Nissan envisions the future of motoring at InnovFest Unbound in Singapore

Nissan executive Satoru Mizoguchi says that driving cars in the future will mean more electrification, more excitement and more connectivity SINGAPORE – Satoru Mizoguchi, Nissan’s senior vice president for research & development in Asia & Oceania, told an innovation conference that driving cars in the future will mean more electrification, more excitement and more connectivity.… Continue reading Nissan envisions the future of motoring at InnovFest Unbound in Singapore

Turkey raises its own car brand: Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road

All articles and backgrounds 08/06/2018 Turkey picks up its own car brand Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road Pool Presdential Press Service / AP / dpa The national car plans of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan take on a more concrete form An own domestic vehicle brand for Turkey until… Continue reading Turkey raises its own car brand: Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road

Press Releases – €54 billion spent on R&D by EU auto sector per year, latest data show

Brussels, 8 June 2018 – According to the latest data, annual EU investment into R&D by the automobile and parts sector has risen by 7.4% to reach an all-time high of €53.8 billion. This, and many other facts about the industry, were compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) in its ‘Automobile Industry Pocket… Continue reading Press Releases – €54 billion spent on R&D by EU auto sector per year, latest data show