Europe is starting to get more than its fair share of electric car fast-charging networks – making the rest of the EV world jealous and now we learn of again a new one as French automaker Renault announces its backing of the project. Home Solar Power The network, called E-VIA FLEX-E, was actually announced in December, but… Continue reading A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan
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2018:THE WORLD IS MOVING IN RIVERSIMPLE’S DIRECTION
Air pollution concerns have really brought the need for clean cars to the fore. Now that combustion-engined vehicles have a ‘Sell By’ date of 2040, there is much greater focus on practical and viable alternatives and the question of scale is surfacing. What are the 34 million cars in the UK alone going to be… Continue reading 2018:THE WORLD IS MOVING IN RIVERSIMPLE’S DIRECTION
German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
Workers attend a 24-hour strike by German industrial trade union IG Metall in Berlin, German. [Photo/Agencies] FRANKFURT – Car factories across Germany were at a standstill on Friday as industrial workers staged a third day of 24-hour strikes, focusing on plants owned by Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi and BMW. The full-day walkouts were union IG Metall’s… Continue reading German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
High demand: Electric cars barely to get
Hyundai Ioniq Electric (Image: Hyundai) First sell yourself electric cars bad, now the manufacturers can not deliver: the electric Smart, the E-Golf or the Hyundai Ioniq Electric are virtually impossible to get. Manufacturers often misjudged demand. Manufacturers can not keep up with the growing demand for electric cars. Customers have to wait a long time… Continue reading High demand: Electric cars barely to get
600,000 Free2Movers within a year of launch!
• 600,000 app users in 8 countries• Another 2 launches, in Belgium and Portugal• Access to over 30 mobility services A year after its launch on 2 February 2017, the Free2Move app today boasts 600,000 users worldwide and over 30 key partners.The app allows users to identify a range of nearby mobility services, helping them… Continue reading 600,000 Free2Movers within a year of launch!
Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter
07 February 2018 #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Top Stories #Van Mercedes-Benz has revealed the third generation of its Sprinter van, which is available for delivery from June this year. Amongst the enhancements in this new model, Mercedes-Benz claims the van’s comfort and safety is comparable with a passenger car, as well as lower operating… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and DiDi Chuxing sign MOU to explore car-sharing partnership in China
World’s leading automotive alliance to explore future business opportunities with global transportation company Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world’s leading automotive alliance, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with DiDi Chuxing (‘DiDi’), the leading Chinese mobile transportation platform, to explore future business cooperation on a new electric vehicle car-sharing program in the People’s Republic of… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and DiDi Chuxing sign MOU to explore car-sharing partnership in China
Daimler puts 2.5 billion euros in new vans
Daimler modernized a bestseller: 2.5 billion euros, the Group wants to spend on a new version of the Sprinter. From 2019, the van should also roll over the roads with an electric motor. Tuesday, 06.02.2018 19:38 clock The vehicle manufacturer wants to invest 2.5 billion euros Daimler to boost its van sales. The money will… Continue reading Daimler puts 2.5 billion euros in new vans
Groupe PSA: 600,000 Free2Movers Within a Year of Launch!
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): A year after its launch on 2 February 2017, the Free2Move app today boasts 600,000 users worldwide and over 30 key partners. The app allows users to identify a range of nearby mobility services, helping them find a shared car, scooter or bike. After comparing features, price and… Continue reading Groupe PSA: 600,000 Free2Movers Within a Year of Launch!
Volkswagen and Daimler report bottlenecks: Caught in the German electric car production hell
All articles and backgrounds 07/02/2018 Volkswagen and Daimler report bottlenecks trapped in German electric car production hell Volkswagen AG Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden: This is where the E-Golf comes into being – in small numbers When it comes to e-Golf, Bernd Glathe is currently out of the picture. When customers look for the electric car… Continue reading Volkswagen and Daimler report bottlenecks: Caught in the German electric car production hell