The radical new Lotus Theory 1 concept is a three-seat, 986bhp supercar designed to evoke the spirit of the Esprit as a brand-building performance showcase that will be a “blueprint” for all of the firm’s future cars. The new supercar uses a twin-motor all-wheel-drive electric powertrain that draws energy from a 70kWh battery mounted next… Continue reading Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater
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IAA Transportation Trade Fair in Hannover: Michelin unveils the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2
1 Fuel savings: XLE3: Michelin internal fuel consumption tests by comparison with the competitors. Duration: 65,975 km on an open toll road in the south of Spain. April – June 2024 under Dekra supervision (Report 23CPA11-239 – Lorca – CR Final). MICHELIN X® Line Energy™ Z3 & X® Line Energy™ D3, Continental Ecoplus HS3+ &… Continue reading IAA Transportation Trade Fair in Hannover: Michelin unveils the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2
AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global electric commercial vehicle (ECV) market size is estimated to grow by USD 364.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 36.92% during the forecast period. Growing focus on reducing… Continue reading AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions
Brazilian EREV first to use engine from Renault-Geely firm Horse
Brazilian start-up Lecar will be the first car maker to use a powertrain supplied by Horse, the joint venture between Renault and Geely. UK-based Horse, announced last July and officially formed this May, aims to become the “global powertrain leader”, with a goal of building some five million “best-in-class” petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains per year for car makers including… Continue reading Brazilian EREV first to use engine from Renault-Geely firm Horse
Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities
Renault has revived the Estafette as a high-tech, city-focused load-lugger called the ZFlexEVan. The new concept previews the debut model from the French company’s tie-up with Volvo Trucks, called Flexis, and it has been designed to stand out from the aggressive-looking diesel vans on the market. It inherits its twin round headlights and soft curves from the Estafette, which – combined with… Continue reading Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities
Tata-JLR open to collaboration, talks keep happening, says Natarajan Chandrasekaran
In an automotive market chock-full of international brands and MNCs, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra remain as the only Indian car brands of size. However, said Tata Motors Chairman N Chandrasekaran, this unique position isn’t due to a lack of interest from potential collaborators: On the contrary, he said, the company is always engaged… Continue reading Tata-JLR open to collaboration, talks keep happening, says Natarajan Chandrasekaran
German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567
The commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler trucks wants its electric truck for long-haul routes from the end of November Mercedes Benz Series production at the Wörth plant. With a battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt hours (kWh), the eActros 600 will enable a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging, as the company announced on Sunday… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567
Volvo Cars ditches 2030 EV-only target: Report
Volvo Cars has done away with its target of going all electric by 2030, Reuters reported earlier this month. Volvo Cars noted in a statement that by 2030, it was targeting 90-100% of cars sold to be fully electric or plug in hybrid models, whereas 10% would be so called mild hybrids, Reuters noted. Major… Continue reading Volvo Cars ditches 2030 EV-only target: Report
Premier: JIDU Unveils its Second Model – Robocar 07 Sedan
BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A revolution in automotive intelligence, design and technical collaboration is revealed with the JIDU 07, the world’s first premium AI sedan. The ultimate design expression of the world’s first AI pure-electric sedan, the Robocar JIDU 07. Continue Reading Robocar JIDU 07 JIDU (known as ‘Jiyue’ in the Chinese market) is… Continue reading Premier: JIDU Unveils its Second Model – Robocar 07 Sedan
Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions, expanding into green fuels
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a Tier-1 supplier of automotive systems and components, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions Private Limited (Greenfuel) from its current shareholders. This acquisition will mark LATL’s entry into the green and alternate fuels segment, including CNG, hydrogen, and other applications, which are expected… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions, expanding into green fuels