Lamborghini is dipping its supercar toe into the non-fungible token pool. But unlike the primate-based computer-designed Twitter avatars that have come to represent the NFT community, the automaker is bridging the physical and digital world for its crypto offering. Well, off-world to be exact. The automaker — in partnership with NFT PRO and RM Sotheby’s… Continue reading Lamborghini’s NFT scheme includes real-world space treasures
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Lamborghini NFT Space Time Memory on auction with the start of the lunar year
The physical artwork, the Space Key, contains carbon fiber pieces that Lamborghini sent to the International Space Station back in 2020, as a part of a joint research project. Engraved with a unique QR code, these carbon fiber parts link the digital element, are a series of five photographs of a Lamborghini Ultimae, lifting off… Continue reading Lamborghini NFT Space Time Memory on auction with the start of the lunar year
UK electric vehicle charging network is lagging behind, says Volkswagen
UK electric vehicle charging network is lagging behind, says Volkswagen ‘Charging anxiety’ may prevent the government from meeting its 2030 target for mass adoption of zero-emission cars Alex Smith, the managing director of Volkswagen Group UK, Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian Alex Smith, the managing director of Volkswagen Group UK, Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian The lack… Continue reading UK electric vehicle charging network is lagging behind, says Volkswagen
Volkswagen CEO in quarantine with COVID-19
Volkswagen’s CEO Herbert Diess BERLIN: Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess has contracted the coronavirus and is currently in quarantine, the German carmaker said on Wednesday. A spokesperson confirmed that the 63-year-old had been infected, as initially reported by Business Insider. Diess had already received a booster vaccination, which means he can leave quarantine after seven… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO in quarantine with COVID-19
VW to reveal ID Buzz van on March 9
Picture for representational purposes The Volkswagen ID Buzz van, a retro-futuristic reimagining of the original Type 2, is set to be revealed on March 9 as the latest entry into the rapidly expanding family of MEB-based EVs. The electric rebirth of one of Volkswagen’s best-known and biggest-selling vehicles will show that “people who love cars” work… Continue reading VW to reveal ID Buzz van on March 9
Bentley pledges £2.5bn in electrification step
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Bentley to build its first fully electric car at Crewe factory
Bentley to build its first fully electric car at Crewe factory Volkswagen-owned British brand plans for battery electric vehicle to roll off production line in 2025 Bentley has committed to investing £2.5bn in sustainability over the next 10 years, including the ‘complete transformation’ of all Bentley vehicles and its Crewe plant. Illustration: Bentley Bentley has… Continue reading Bentley to build its first fully electric car at Crewe factory
Bentley to produce first fully electric car in 2025
The badge of a Bentley motor car is seen outside a showroom in Knutsford, northern England, September 5, 2010. REUTERS/Phil Noble Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Bentley said on Wednesday it would start production of its first fully-electric car in 2025, a significant… Continue reading Bentley to produce first fully electric car in 2025
New Electrified Vehicle Sales Hit Record in Q4 2021
On the EV side, Tesla is still the dominant player, with 72% share of the EV market. That is down from near 80% in 2020, but Tesla still delivered significant 71% year-over-year growth in a tough year. Tesla didn’t only dominate the EV market, Tesla dominated the overall luxury market, outselling Audi, BMW, Lexus, and… Continue reading New Electrified Vehicle Sales Hit Record in Q4 2021
Wandelbots Raises $84M in Series C Funding
Wandelbots CEO Christian Piechnick Wandelbots, a Dresden, Germany-based robotic software company that is making industrial robots accessible for everyone, raised over $84m in Series C financing. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors 83North, Microsoft, Next47, Paua, Atlantic Labs and EQT. In conjunction with the funding, Philine Huizing, Principal at Insight Partners, will… Continue reading Wandelbots Raises $84M in Series C Funding