U.S. EPA chief hints vehicle CO2 limits will tighten

DETROIT (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s chief environmental regulator said on Tuesday final U.S. vehicle carbon dioxide standards due out later this year could be more restrictive than current rules enacted by the Obama administration because they will eliminate certain loopholes. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler testifies before a House… Continue reading U.S. EPA chief hints vehicle CO2 limits will tighten

Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda

Production of the E-Golf in Dresden Volkswagen wants to promote electromobility in Africa with a pilot project. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali will soon drive 50 e-Golf. (Photo: AP) Johannesburg wants to pilot a project Volkswagen in e-mobility in Africa Set accents. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali 50 E-Golf will soon be driving, announced the CEO of… Continue reading Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda

Volvo to pay battery charges in bid to help sell electric SUVs

Gabrielle Coppola, Bloomberg Published 12:01 a.m. ET Oct. 21, 2019 Volvo Cars isn’t just electrifying its lineup to cut carbon emissions. Now the Swedish automaker says it will pay customers to make sure they plug in. Volvo is tying the launch of its first all-electric vehicle – the XC40 Recharge crossover – to a broader… Continue reading Volvo to pay battery charges in bid to help sell electric SUVs

BMW open for new partners in mobility services venture: FAS

The logo of BMW carmaker is seen on a vehicle in Cairo, Egypt May 19, 2019. Picture taken May 19, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany FRANKFURT (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) is keen to find additional partners for the mobility services venture it runs with rival carmaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE), BMW’s new chief executive told a Sunday… Continue reading BMW open for new partners in mobility services venture: FAS

Mercedes-Benz app glitch exposed car owners’ information to other users

Mercedes-Benz car owners have said that the app they used to remotely locate, unlock and start their cars was displaying other people’s account and vehicle information. TechCrunch spoke to two customers who said the Mercedes-Benz’ connected car app was pulling in information from other accounts and not their own, allowing them to see other car… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz app glitch exposed car owners’ information to other users

CATL starts construction of its first overseas factory in Germany

ERFURT, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking ceremony for the first overseas factory of the world’s leading lithium-ion battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) took place on October 18 in Thuringia, a state in east-central Germany, marking the start of construction of the first lithium-ion battery factory in Germany. “Germany is home… Continue reading CATL starts construction of its first overseas factory in Germany

AB Volvo warns of demand slump as truck orders plunge

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) reported a sharp decline in third-quarter orders and forecast a demand slump on both sides of the North Atlantic next year, taking the shine off forecast-beating earnings. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22,… Continue reading AB Volvo warns of demand slump as truck orders plunge

Renault shares plunge as profit warning deepens its problems

PARIS (Reuters) – A hefty profit warning sent Renault (RENA.PA) shares tumbling as much as 15% on Friday, capping a miserable year for the French carmaker following the arrest of long-time boss Carlos Ghosn and adding to signs of a sharp slowdown in the global auto industry. FILE PHOTO: The logo of French car manufacturer… Continue reading Renault shares plunge as profit warning deepens its problems

AB Volvo truck orders tumble as markets hit brakes in third-quarter

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) on Friday reported a sharp fall in order intake of its trucks in the third quarter and forecast slumping market demand on both sides of the North Atlantic next year, taking the shine off forecast-beating earnings. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at… Continue reading AB Volvo truck orders tumble as markets hit brakes in third-quarter

Electric Renault Twingo Confirmed By Product Planning Boss

Renault Twingo Z.E. is now expected in 2020 according to Renault’s Executive Vice President, Product Planning and Programs. An all-electric Renault Twingo (a city car smaller than ZOE) has been expected for years and it seems that it will be finally introduced! This summer we saw a leaked calendar of new model launches by Renault,… Continue reading Electric Renault Twingo Confirmed By Product Planning Boss