Exicom acquires US EV charging company Tritium for INR 310 cr

Exicom has absorbed the entire workforce of 300 people at Tritium in the company. Home grown EV charging solutions firm Exicom has acquired US-based DC fast charging technology company Tritium for USD 37 million, or about INR 310 crore, a senior company official said. Exicom managing director Anant Nahata told PTI that the company is… Continue reading Exicom acquires US EV charging company Tritium for INR 310 cr

Clean Technica: EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 003636

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY,… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 003636

QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?

It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right? The post in question went live on the Volvo Cars Heritage Facebook feed last week, and… Continue reading QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?

Clean Technica: EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market003635

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market003635

Waymo’s New Agreement With Hyundai Raises Questions About China

Soon you could see Waymo self-driving tech in Hyundai cars. The autonomous driving tech developer Waymo said this week that it would partner with the Korean automaker Hyundai to equip a fleet of its electric vehicles with self-driving technology. The vehicles, modified Ioniq 5s, will hit the road as part of Waymo’s self-driving ride-hail service… Continue reading Waymo’s New Agreement With Hyundai Raises Questions About China

Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to its robotaxi fleet. Courtesy image Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric… Continue reading Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

German FAZ: The new customs era007831

The tariffs will apply for five years from October 31st. They are charged in addition to the standard rate of 10 percent. They are intended to compensate for the disadvantages that companies in the EU have because China grants high subsidies to manufacturers in its own country. Customs rates vary depending on the manufacturer and… Continue reading German FAZ: The new customs era007831

German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007831

Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007831

German Manager Magazine: Electric cars from China: The most important questions and answers about the dispute over EU punitive tariffs003615

Background to the vote by the EU states on the introduction of countervailing duties for Electric cars out of China is that, from Brussels’ perspective, Beijing supports cars manufactured in the People’s Republic with high subsidies that distort competition. The concern: European manufacturers and suppliers could fall under the wheels, but German car manufacturers and… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Electric cars from China: The most important questions and answers about the dispute over EU punitive tariffs003615

@Geely: Global News Fri 04 Oct 2024Lotus Launches Tailored Insurance Solutions For UK Customers

Lotus Car Insurance will offer a comprehensive insurance programme to enhance the buying and ownership experience for its customers. Key benefits include access to the Lotus Approved Bodyshop Network, Lotus Trained Technicians and guaranteed genuine Lotus parts. The insurance solution will be offered to UK customers and will cover both new and used vehicle purchases.… Continue reading @Geely: Global News Fri 04 Oct 2024Lotus Launches Tailored Insurance Solutions For UK Customers