Kongsberg, May 28, 2024: Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has appointed Christian Johansson as new CFO, effective June 3, 2024. He succeeds Frank Heffter, who has decided to leave KA to pursue opportunities outside the organization. Johansson has over 30 years of extensive international experience in global industrial and automotive companies, including over a decade-long senior leadership… Continue reading Kongsberg Automotive appoints Christian Johansson as CFO
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FAW, Nio to collaborate in battery-swapping
Nio battery swapping station Chinese state-owned automaker FAW Group has agreed to establish a battery-swapping partnership with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio Inc, according to local reports. Nio has signed a string of similar deals with other local vehicle manufacturers, including Geely, Changan, and GAC, as it looks to expand its network of battery-swapping stations… Continue reading FAW, Nio to collaborate in battery-swapping
BYD Shows Off New Hybrid Powertrain Capable of Ultra-Long Drive
(Bloomberg) — BYD Co. unveiled a new hybrid powertrain that’s capable of allowing a car to travel more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) without recharging or refueling. Most Read from Bloomberg The upgrade, unveiled at an event that was live streamed from China on Tuesday, means some of BYD’s dual-mode plug-in electric hybrid cars can… Continue reading BYD Shows Off New Hybrid Powertrain Capable of Ultra-Long Drive
India’s construction equipment sales boom defies election slump
India’s construction equipment industry is defying historical trends in the ongoing general election season, as seen in the surge in industry volumes. Typically, sales witness a 10-15% drop, sometimes even going to 20%, as political uncertainty stalls project approvals. However, this year, industry volumes have increased roughly by about 20–27% year-over-year (YoY) since January, according to… Continue reading India’s construction equipment sales boom defies election slump
@Geely: Kandi Shines at Thailand Golf Cart Expo, Expands in Southeast Asia
JINHUA, CHINA, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (“Kandi” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of all-electric personal transportation and utility vehicles, today announced that from May 16 – 19, its latest models of golf carts, medical service vehicles, and specialized utility vehicles made a splendid debut at… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Shines at Thailand Golf Cart Expo, Expands in Southeast Asia
@Geely: Global News Tue 28 May 2024 Lotus Type 66 makes European debut at iconic Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Italy
Lotus Type 66 made its highly anticipated European debut this weekend during Villa d’Este at the 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy, marking a historic chapter for the British brand The Type 66 was driven in the official Concorso d’Eleganza parade by Clive Chapman, son of Lotus founders Colin and Hazel Chapman Lotus also showcased the… Continue reading @Geely: Global News Tue 28 May 2024 Lotus Type 66 makes European debut at iconic Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Italy
Xi’s China EV Dream Came True. 10 Years On, Walls Are Going Up
(Bloomberg) — Ten years ago almost to the day, while checking out a handful of luxury sedans from one of China’s largest automakers SAIC Motor Corp., President Xi Jinping gave a pivotal speech that would set China on the course to dominate the electric vehicle industry. Most Read from Bloomberg The path to becoming a… Continue reading Xi’s China EV Dream Came True. 10 Years On, Walls Are Going Up
NIO Continues to Expand in Europe Despite Tariff Challenges
NIO Inc. NIO continues to expand its presence in Europe despite regulatory and higher tariff threats from the European Union (EU). Per William Li, the founder, chairman and CEO of NIO, in case the EU substantially raises the tariff, the carmaker will make a reasonable business decision. It would delay or cancel the launch of… Continue reading NIO Continues to Expand in Europe Despite Tariff Challenges
Geespace étend sa portée mondiale avec une constellation de satellites LEO
SHANGHAI, 26 mai 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Starlink de SpaceX a récemment annoncé officiellement que sa constellation Internet haut débit connectait désormais plus de 3 millions de personnes à l’Internet haut débit dans près de 100 pays, territoires et bien d’autres marchés. Les constellations de satellites en orbite basse (LEO) offrent des services de réseau en temps réel aux… Continue reading Geespace étend sa portée mondiale avec une constellation de satellites LEO
Geely cracks top 10 in Q1 global auto sales in China carmaker first
TOKYO — Zhejiang Geely Holding Group sold 730,000 vehicles in the January-March period to become the first Chinese carmaker to break into the global top 10 in auto sales for the quarter. The Geely group, which had placed 12th in the first quarter of 2023, passed Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW to come in 10th… Continue reading Geely cracks top 10 in Q1 global auto sales in China carmaker first