Tag: Daimler

Clean Technica: Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy003694

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In the 1990s, numerous countries both within and outside Europe launched vehicle scrappage schemes with multiple goals. Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, Norway, and Italy each implemented programs during this period, aimed at scrapping older cars to promote… Continue reading Clean Technica: Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy003694

Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

A Wallbox EV charger for electric car is displayed during the “Mondial de l’Auto” at Parc des Expositions on October 15, 2024 in Paris, France. Chesnot | Getty Images News | Getty Images Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles. The buzz around… Continue reading Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

@Toyota: Launch of Public Road Demonstration Tests of Autonomous Driving Technology Utilizing Heavy-duty Trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway

2024-11-05 Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”), Advanced Smart Mobility Co., Ltd. (“Advanced Smart Mobility”), Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. (“Nippon Koei”), and Mizuho Research & Technologies, Ltd. (“Mizuho Research & Technologies”) have been contracted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tourism (MLIT) in fiscal 2021 to… Continue reading @Toyota: Launch of Public Road Demonstration Tests of Autonomous Driving Technology Utilizing Heavy-duty Trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway

Branded Content: Celebrating 30 years of engineering excellence with ambitious plans for growth in India

Global automotive supplier ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN) expects to double its annual sales from actual USD4.4bn (Euro 4bn) to USD8.8bn (Euro 8bn) by 2029. Contrary to the situational decline in the global automotive market, ZFFCN is benefiting from a strong order intake of top tier OEM such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis.  ZF Foxconn… Continue reading Branded Content: Celebrating 30 years of engineering excellence with ambitious plans for growth in India

BharatBenz conferred with ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status

BharatBenz, the flagship brand of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany, has been awarded the prestigious status of “Well-Known Trademark” by the Intellectual Property Office, India. This designation, under Indian trademark law, is reserved for brands with strong recognition and reputation within the market, providing BharatBenz with enhanced… Continue reading BharatBenz conferred with ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status

Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won’t stop mining

Finally, it is treated with sulphuric acid, ammonia and an organic solvent, producing sulphates of copper, cobalt, manganese, nickel and lithium. The copper, manganese and lithium are stored as liquids in huge drums, whereas the cobalt and nickel are crystallised before being recovered and re-used. It will take around “three to four years” to hit… Continue reading Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won’t stop mining