German Handelsblatt: More e-cars and more software: VW takes Tesla as a benchmark – new strategy with “Trinity” 001448

First impression of the VW project “Trinity” Silhouette of the Volkswagen “Trinity” project: from 2026 onwards, this new electric car will roll off the assembly line at the main plant in Wolfsburg. “Trinity” should only be the project name, however, the final name has not yet been determined. (Photo: Volkswagen) Düsseldorf The words “Tesla” and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: More e-cars and more software: VW takes Tesla as a benchmark – new strategy with “Trinity” 001448

German Handelsblatt: More e-cars and more software: VW takes Tesla as a benchmark – new strategy with “Trinity” 001446

First impression of the VW project “Trinity” Silhouette of the Volkswagen “Trinity” project: from 2026 onwards, this new electric car will roll off the assembly line at the main plant in Wolfsburg. “Trinity” should only be the project name, however, the final name has not yet been determined. (Photo: Volkswagen) Düsseldorf The words “Tesla” and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: More e-cars and more software: VW takes Tesla as a benchmark – new strategy with “Trinity” 001446

@Toyota: Toyota Supports Search for Innovation with Drivers of Change

As a forward thinking, innovative mobility company, Toyota is continuing its sponsorship of the Drivers of Change Award, entries for which opened on Monday.   The programme, run in conjunction with Autocar magazine and executive search specialists Ennis & Co, is designed to highlight the exciting employment opportunities available within a transitioning motor industry and seek… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Supports Search for Innovation with Drivers of Change

Honda launches world’s first level 3 self-driving car

TOKYO — Honda Motor will on Friday launch a new car equipped with the world’s first certified level 3 autonomous driving technology, paving the way for the automobile industry to gear up efforts to commercialize such automation for passenger vehicles. Industry experts are cautiously watching to see if the Legend, a luxury sedan that operates… Continue reading Honda launches world’s first level 3 self-driving car

Austria’s Magna helps Sony and carmakers in race for EVs

TOKYO/FRANKFURT, Germany — Magna Steyr of Austria, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of automobile bodies, is drawing attention as new entrants in the auto industry from other sectors increase amid a global shift to electric vehicles. Magna, which counts Sony among its clients, is becoming the Foxconn of the auto industry, company President Frank Klein… Continue reading Austria’s Magna helps Sony and carmakers in race for EVs

NIO Stock: Cash Secured Put Update

TipRanks Nio: Selloff After Earnings Could Present An Accumulation Opportunity Nio (NIO) released its much-anticipated earnings results after market hours on March 1, and with the company missing revenue and GAAP EPS estimates, it seems very likely that NIO stock could be headed lower. However, any decline could be viewed as an opportunity to buy… Continue reading NIO Stock: Cash Secured Put Update

Tesla and Nio have sold off, but the EV party is just getting started and China is key, say these analysts

TipRanks J.P. Morgan: Don’t Say Bye Bye to NIO Stock, Say Buy Buy NIO’s (NIO) Q4 earnings were disappointing — and (most) investors were disappointed. The Chinese electric-vehicle maker’s stock sold off by 13% Tuesday, one day after NIO delivered a tiny sales “beat” — but lost twice as much money as analysts had bargained… Continue reading Tesla and Nio have sold off, but the EV party is just getting started and China is key, say these analysts

Volkswagen CEO Diess ‘not afraid’ of an Apple electric car – Reuters

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess gestures as he speaks during a news conference to announce the appointment of Wayne Griffiths as the new president of Volkswagen’s Spanish brand SEAT, in Barcelona, Spain September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Albert Gea FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Volkswagen is not concerned… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Diess ‘not afraid’ of an Apple electric car – Reuters

Startup Says It Can “Charge” an Electric Car In Under Ten Minutes

It’s using a clever trick to recharge electric cars almost instantly. Ample Time San Francisco-based startup Ample has launched an electric car charging network that can provide a car with a full charge in less than ten minutes, Business Insider reports. Ample got on its feet thanks to a partnership with Uber. It’s currently in… Continue reading Startup Says It Can “Charge” an Electric Car In Under Ten Minutes