HONG KONG — BMW plans to add 360,000 electric vehicle charging points across China this year as it aims to become a major EV player in the world’s largest car market. BMW said today it will collaborate with local partners, including EV charging infrastructure provider, TGood to build the charging points, of which 150,000 will… Continue reading BMW to build 360,000 charging points in China to juice EV sales
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Movin’On Challenge Design Reveals Top Concepts
All 170 entries this year sought to create inclusive mobility for those who are often overlooked when mobility solutions are being designed. For Spahn’s concept, the Crosswing enables people with amputations to move around cities more efficiently by giving them the ability to skate for transport or leisure. The second-place spot went to Danish design… Continue reading Movin’On Challenge Design Reveals Top Concepts
Tesla supplier CATL plans to set up a major automotive battery plant in Shanghai
China’s CATL is planning a major new automotive battery plant in Shanghai, continuing a blistering pace of expansion that will cement its lead as the world’s No.1 supplier, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Locating the factory in Shanghai will put it close to Tesla Inc’s Chinese production base after it began supplying batteries for… Continue reading Tesla supplier CATL plans to set up a major automotive battery plant in Shanghai
Intel-Backed Horizon Robotics Weighs $1 Billion U.S. IPO
(Bloomberg) — Chinese artificial intelligence-chip startup Horizon Robotics Inc. is considering a U.S. initial public offering which could raise as much as $1 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Beijing-based company, which is backed by investors including Intel Capital, Hillhouse Capital and Jack Ma’s Yunfeng Capital, is working with advisers on… Continue reading Intel-Backed Horizon Robotics Weighs $1 Billion U.S. IPO
Lister reveals 666bhp Stealth as Britain’s fastest SUV – Autocar
The Lister Motor Company has unveiled its 666bhp Stealth, which is based on the Jaguar F-Pace and claimed to be Britain’s fastest and most powerful SUV. The Stealth achieves 0-60mph in 3.6sec, making it considerably faster than luxury SUV rivals such as Aston Martin’s 542bhp DBX (4.3sec) and the 626bhp Bentley Bentayga (3.9sec). In an attempt to… Continue reading Lister reveals 666bhp Stealth as Britain’s fastest SUV – Autocar
Electric delivery vehicles now key battleground for auto industry – The Irish Times
While the rest of us wait for the electric transport revolution to begin, and for battery cars to become affordable enough (or for charging points to become numerous enough) the real EV revolution seems to be taking place in the world of delivery vans. The EU reckons that vans account for around 12 per cent… Continue reading Electric delivery vehicles now key battleground for auto industry – The Irish Times
Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new quarter-mile world record in 9.2 seconds
The new Tesla Model S Plaid has reportedly achieved a new quarter-mile world record with a 9.2-second run, according to Jay Leno, who was at the racetrack for the record attempt. After several months of delays, Tesla is apparently finally going to start deliveries of the new and updated Model S next week, including the… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new quarter-mile world record in 9.2 seconds
Volkswagen India lowers entry into Polo AT range by Rs 109,000
Volkswagen India has introduced an automatic transmission option on the mid-spec Comfortline variant of its premium hatchback – Polo – in the Indian market. The Polo Comfortline 1.0 TSI AT has been priced at Rs 851,000 (ex-showroom), thereby lowering the starting price for an automatic transmission option on this hatchback by Rs 109,000. Earlier, an… Continue reading Volkswagen India lowers entry into Polo AT range by Rs 109,000
Porsche and Shell to deploy charging network in Southeast Asia
Porsche Asia Pacific and Shell will partner to deploy public fast chargers at six Shell stations strategically located along Malaysia’s North-South highway, offering EV drivers the possibility of convenient travel between Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Penang. Each of the six Shell stations will be equipped with a 180 kW fast charger with two CCS Type… Continue reading Porsche and Shell to deploy charging network in Southeast Asia
Commercial Telematics Market to grow by USD 12 billion during 2021-2025, AB Volvo and Bridgestone Corp. Emerge as Key Contributors to growth| Technavio
NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Technavio has been monitoring the commercial telematics market and it is poised to grow by USD 12.00 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 6% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Request… Continue reading Commercial Telematics Market to grow by USD 12 billion during 2021-2025, AB Volvo and Bridgestone Corp. Emerge as Key Contributors to growth| Technavio