India’s construction equipment industry could take some relief from the Union Budget unveiled today as it kept the allocation for Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ allocation largely unchanged from the interim budget. There had been speculation the government would swerve towards the rural economy and welfare programs as a reaction to the ruling party’s… Continue reading Budget 2024: Allocation for roads reassures construction equipment makers, but stocks correct
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Budget 2024: Allocation for roads reassures construction equipment makers, but stocks correct
India’s construction equipment industry could take some relief from the Union Budget unveiled today as it kept the allocation for Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ allocation largely unchanged from the interim budget. There had been speculation the government would swerve towards the rural economy and welfare programs as a reaction to the ruling party’s… Continue reading Budget 2024: Allocation for roads reassures construction equipment makers, but stocks correct
Standard Motor Products Introduces 335 New Numbers
Key Takeaways – Fuel Injection is one of several engine system categories that see continued expansion – Standard® has introduced 25 new ABS Sensors and eight Park Assist Cameras for import and domestic vehicles – Four Seasons® has introduced new numbers in key categories like Hose Assemblies, Reman Compressors and Air Door Actuators NEW YORK, July 22,… Continue reading Standard Motor Products Introduces 335 New Numbers
ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
Car makers including Renault, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Ford and Toyota are falling far behind targets for the UK’s ZEV mandate, which requires 22% of this year’s sales to be of zero-emission models. Those manufacturers ahead of target include Cupra, MG, Subaru, BMW, Volvo and Jeep, while all-electric brands such as Tesla, BYD and Polestar will… Continue reading ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
@Geely: Kandi Technologies Announces First Taiwan-Made UTV Shipment to the U.S.
JINHUA, CHINA, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (“Kandi” or the “Company”), a leader in all-electric personal transportation and utility vehicles, today announced that the first batch of its 10K fully electric UTVs, manufactured by its Taiwanese partner Hartford Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Hartford Industrial”), has successfully completed trial… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Technologies Announces First Taiwan-Made UTV Shipment to the U.S.
Why Tesla’s big bet on gigacasting has other EV makers reimagining their factories
In the race to make EVs cheaper and more profitable, companies are pulling just about every lever they can. But while improving battery technology often hogs the spotlight, automakers are investing heavily into changing how the rest of the car is made. One such method is megacasting, or gigacasting, as Tesla calls it. Gigacasting is… Continue reading Why Tesla’s big bet on gigacasting has other EV makers reimagining their factories
German FAZ: Tachograph 007301
Paris Auto Show with German BrandsGerman car manufacturers are returning to Paris: In addition to VW and Audi, BMW also wants to be represented at the auto show in the fall (October 14th to 20th), as “Automotive News” reports. Another strong-selling brand, Skoda, is making a comeback. Other participants include the French brands Citroen, DS,… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 007301
Volvo EX90 may be missing Apple CarPlay, smart charging and more at launch
Volvo’s £96,255 EX90 flagship could be delivered to customers without key features such as smart charging, Apple CarPlay and some safety functions, the brand has confirmed. Instead, any missing features will be added “later via an update”, the Swedish car maker has told customers, without confirming a date. UK examples are affected and owners been contacted by… Continue reading Volvo EX90 may be missing Apple CarPlay, smart charging and more at launch
Hydrogen could still fuel the future of the combustion engine
Alpine’s exhibition of its Alpenglow prototype at the Spa 6 Hours endurance race in May demonstrated that the jury is far from out on the subject of alternative propulsion. As did the announcement shortly after from Mazda, Subaru and Toyota that they had together committed to designing new compact combustion engines with integrated electric drive… Continue reading Hydrogen could still fuel the future of the combustion engine
Volvo Cars jumps 11% after reporting a record core operating profit
A worker at a Volvo car store introduces the Volvo xc60 and other models via a live streaming in Shanghai, China, March 18, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Volvo Cars shares rose sharply on Thursday after the company reported a jump in annual operating profit for the second quarter. Shares closed up… Continue reading Volvo Cars jumps 11% after reporting a record core operating profit