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

SIGMA LITHIUM MAINTAINS OPERATIONAL CADENCE SHIPPING 22,000t OF QUINTUPLE ZERO GREEN LITHIUM TO JAPAN’S MITSUBISHI; ADDS PROMINENT EVP IN CORPORATE FINANCE

HIGHLIGHTS Sigma Lithium maintains the operational consistency of a seasoned producer, shipping its 12th vessel of Quintuple Zero Green Lithium to Mitsubishi. This is Sigma Lithium’s second sale to Mitsubishi, a large industrial and trading conglomerate (“keiretsu”) headquartered in Japan. Sigma Lithium remains on track to deliver its 3Q production target of 60,000 tonnes of… Continue reading SIGMA LITHIUM MAINTAINS OPERATIONAL CADENCE SHIPPING 22,000t OF QUINTUPLE ZERO GREEN LITHIUM TO JAPAN’S MITSUBISHI; ADDS PROMINENT EVP IN CORPORATE FINANCE

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

Corporate communications veteran Sushant Balsekar passes away

Sushant Balsekar, a renowned corporate communications and public relations professional, passed away last week. Balsekar, a 46-year-old journalist turned communications veteran, had over two decades of experience in the industry. He was serving as the head of corporate communications at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. Prior to this role, he managed communications at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles… Continue reading Corporate communications veteran Sushant Balsekar passes away

Renault India launches limited edition of Kiger, Triber, and Kwid

Renault India has launched the Night & Day Limited Edition of its popular models, Kiger, Triber, and Kwid, in time for the festive season. This limited edition focuses on design and modern features. The Night & Day Limited Edition introduces a Pearl White body with a mystery black roof across the three models, giving them… Continue reading Renault India launches limited edition of Kiger, Triber, and Kwid

New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035 in UK, government confirms

Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland, which makes the Qashqai, Juke and electric Leaf models. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA View image in fullscreen Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland, which makes the Qashqai, Juke and electric Leaf models. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035… Continue reading New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035 in UK, government confirms

World NM: Nissan Slashes Rogue, Frontier Production Stateside Over Bloated Inventories001912

Nissan North America has decided to cut production of two popular vehicles to manage excess inventory, a problem it also faced last year. As per an email obtained by Automotive News, dealers have been informed of a 40,000-vehicle production slash for the months of September and October 2024. The cited publication learned that Nissan North… Continue reading World NM: Nissan Slashes Rogue, Frontier Production Stateside Over Bloated Inventories001912

Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth. US EV… Continue reading Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]

French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto, this unique Renault EV is a home run blending of a classic past with the technology of the future, and it needs to go into production. Forgive us for covering… Continue reading This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]