BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s quality watchdog said on Monday that Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall a total of 8,898 Model S vehicles in the country from June 28. A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Tesla has been voluntarily recalling Model S sedans built before April 2016… Continue reading Tesla to recall 8,898 vehicles in China from June 28 – China quality watchdog
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Aston Martin lines up banks to steer £4bn stock market float
The British luxury car-maker Aston Martin is lining up a trio of banks to lead a prospective £4bn stock market listing that could take place within months. Sky News has learnt that the manufacturer of James Bond’s vehicle of choice is close to hiring Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as the global co-ordinators for… Continue reading Aston Martin lines up banks to steer £4bn stock market float
2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?
2018 Nissan Leaf with EVgo fast charger at NJ Turnpike Molly Pitcher travel plaza, Feb 2018 Enlarge Photo As Tesla has shown, not all fast charging is created equal. Now owners of the new 2018 Nissan Leaf are complaining that that the car’s “fast” charging is not always as fast as advertised. Owners have found… Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?
McKinsey summarizes state of the art, latest trends in electric cars
Follow John Over the seven years modern, mass-priced electric cars have been on sale, various bits of wisdom have emerged among their fans, advocates, and owners. One might be how much battery range is “enough” to prevent drivers from worrying constantly about whether they need to charge. Another might be which vehicles have batteries that… Continue reading McKinsey summarizes state of the art, latest trends in electric cars
Electric car purchase bonus: why subsidies are meaningful for Tesla drivers
All articles and backgrounds 05/04/2018 Electric Car Purchase Reward Why subsidies are useful for Tesla drivers DPA Electric car, charging station The electric car purchase premium is pure sin for supporters of the slender state. How can the government interfere in such a consumer’s consumerism? And then even in such a dilettantische way, so that… Continue reading Electric car purchase bonus: why subsidies are meaningful for Tesla drivers
VW hires Ex Tesla manager
The US division of Volkswagen has hired a Tesla manager. And the staff carousel continues: Now has Matthew Renna of Tesla to VW crossed over. At VW, Renna will in the future mainly promote e-mobility, which should be available in the modular system. At Tesla he was the manager for the models X and S… Continue reading VW hires Ex Tesla manager
Volkswagen picks partners for $25bn battery orders in electric cars push
Volkswagen has picked partners to provide battery cells and related technology worth around €20 billion ($25bn) for its growing electric car programme, adding further pressure on US pioneer Tesla. Until its “dieselgate” emissions scandal was revealed two-and-a-half years ago, Europe’s largest automaker had been slow to embrace electric cars. But the fraud prompted a strategic… Continue reading Volkswagen picks partners for $25bn battery orders in electric cars push
Automakers urge calm as China threatens new tariffs
New cars lined up at a parking lot in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning province. China is the world’s largest automobile market with more than 25 million vehicles sold last year, compared with 17.23 million in the United States. (Photo: STR / AFP/Getty Images) Washington — Automakers are urging caution as a potential trade war heated… Continue reading Automakers urge calm as China threatens new tariffs
WRAPUP 8-China strikes back with duties on U.S. soybeans, planes; markets drop
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China hit back quickly on Wednesday against U.S. plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods, retaliating with a list of similar duties on key American imports including soybeans, planes, cars, beef and chemicals in a move that sent global markets lower. Beijing responded after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration… Continue reading WRAPUP 8-China strikes back with duties on U.S. soybeans, planes; markets drop
French Renault Zoe owners can finally buy their batteries
Engadget Renault’s all-electric Zoe has been very well-received in its home country of France, but the company’s controversial battery-leasing scheme in the country has undoubtedly given potential buyers pause for thought. Either own the car and pay a monthly fee, or lease the whole car. The idea that Renault could snatch your battery away if… Continue reading French Renault Zoe owners can finally buy their batteries