Retrofitting diesel buses with electric powertrains is the next big business in automotive, Wrightbus CEO and ex-Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales has told Autocar. He estimates that 34,000 diesel buses will need to be converted or replaced by 2035, creating “a huge business opportunity”. Northern Irish firm Wrightbus – owned by Jo Bamford, son of JCB boss Anthony –… Continue reading Wrightbus launches electrification drive for diesel buses
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Bugatti Tourbillon revealed as £3.2m, 276mph, V16 hyper-hybrid
“We wanted to have it very emotional. It has to feel special, because ‘if it is comparable, it is no longer Bugatti’,” he added, referencing the slogan of company founder Ettore Bugatti. Powertrain The Tourbillon takes an appropriately outlandish approach to electrification, dropping the behemoth W16 motor which powered the Chiron and Veyron for a… Continue reading Bugatti Tourbillon revealed as £3.2m, 276mph, V16 hyper-hybrid
Car Deal of the Day: 893bhp Lotus Eletre R super SUV for just £634 per month
Standard kit includes cameras instead of door mirrors – with screens on the inside – plus a central 15.1-inch touchscreen, a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 12-way electric front seats, four-zone climate control and a 23-speaker KEF sound system. The Eletre is a five-seater as standard, but a more luxurious four-seat… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: 893bhp Lotus Eletre R super SUV for just £634 per month
German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007125
The car manufacturer Lotus, which is part of the Chinese Geely Group, wants to significantly improve the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and thus increase acceptance of the purchase of electric cars. The innovative charging stations were developed at the Lotus headquarters in Raunheim (Gross-Gerau district). The British car manufacturer Lotus, founded in 1952, was… Continue reading German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007125
@VW Group: Volkswagen announces partnership with Illumination’s DESPICABLE ME 4: Joint campaign in celebration of the new movie008852
The mischievous Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 will now play a key part in Volkswagen’s global campaign. The carmaker is launching a series of marketing actions simultaneously in various markets as part of a global cooperation with the film. In Germany, for example, the characters from the new film will appear with the players… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen announces partnership with Illumination’s DESPICABLE ME 4: Joint campaign in celebration of the new movie008852
German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007108
The car manufacturer Lotus, which is part of the Chinese Geely Group, wants to significantly improve the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and thus increase acceptance of the purchase of electric cars. The innovative charging stations were developed at the Lotus headquarters in Raunheim (Gross-Gerau district). The British car manufacturer Lotus, founded in 1952, was… Continue reading German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007108
German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007095
The car manufacturer Lotus, which is part of the Chinese Geely Group, wants to significantly improve the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and thus increase acceptance of the purchase of electric cars. The innovative charging stations were developed at the Lotus headquarters in Raunheim (Gross-Gerau district). The British car manufacturer Lotus, founded in 1952, was… Continue reading German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007095
German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007088
The car manufacturer Lotus, which is part of the Chinese Geely Group, wants to significantly improve the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and thus increase acceptance of the purchase of electric cars. The innovative charging stations were developed at the Lotus headquarters in Raunheim (Gross-Gerau district). The British car manufacturer Lotus, founded in 1952, was… Continue reading German FAZ: Charging stations from Raunheim007088
@Geely: Global News Mon 10 Jun 2024Emeya achieves record-breaking charging time, from 10 percent to 80 percent in 14 minutes
London, UK – June 10, 2024 Lotus has announced its first electric hyper-GT, Emeya, has achieved a record-breaking charging time using the public charging network. The car is capable of charging from 10 to 80 percent in 14 minutes, using a 400-kW (600A capable) DC fast charger1, making it one of the fastest charging electric vehicles… Continue reading @Geely: Global News Mon 10 Jun 2024Emeya achieves record-breaking charging time, from 10 percent to 80 percent in 14 minutes
iQIYI Celebrates Fourth Annual Golden Screenwriters’ Night, Championing Young Talent and Creative Excellence
BEIJING, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On June 5, iQIYI, a leading online entertainment service in China, hosted the fourth annual Golden Screenwriters’ Night, celebrating outstanding screenwriters and their remarkable works. This year’s event honored 32 screenwriters and 15 exceptional works across drama series, film, and animation, highlighting iQIYI’s dedication to fostering original content and nurturing talent.… Continue reading iQIYI Celebrates Fourth Annual Golden Screenwriters’ Night, Championing Young Talent and Creative Excellence