Tag: Geely

@BMW: BMW Group Logistik successfully tests electric semi-trailer in various scenarios from real-world logistics operations.003073

Munich. BMW Group Logistik, in collaboration with the technology innovator Trailer Dynamics, has successfully tested an electrically powered semi-trailer on various tracks and over varying distances in real-world logistics operations. With the diesel truck used, average fuel savings of more than 46 percent over short and medium distances, and more than 48 percent over long… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Logistik successfully tests electric semi-trailer in various scenarios from real-world logistics operations.003073

Tresa Motors to hire 100 professionals to senior, mid management levels

Tresa Motors, an Indian OEM manufacturer of medium and heavy electric trucks, is actively recruiting over 100 professionals to fortify its senior and mid-level engineering team.  The strategic focus is on attracting top people from firms such as as Daimler, Tata, Volvo and other OEMs over the next 6-9 months, the press release noted.  This… Continue reading Tresa Motors to hire 100 professionals to senior, mid management levels

2023 Tokyo motor show: latest news and pictures

Nissan has all but confirmed that the GT-R will still have a place in its line-up with the new Hyper Force concept, previewing how the venerable sports car will make the jump to electric power. It packs a whopping 1000kW (1341bhp) output, and is expected to pioneer the use of solid-state batteries in production cars… Continue reading 2023 Tokyo motor show: latest news and pictures

Quebec Lures $5 Billion Battery Factory for Electric Cars

Northvolt, a Swedish maker of batteries for electric cars, said on Thursday that it would build a factory near Montreal after the Canadian government matched financial incentives that would have been available from the United States. The company will invest $5 billion in the factory, which will employ as many as 3,000 people and be… Continue reading Quebec Lures $5 Billion Battery Factory for Electric Cars

Clean Technica: These 20 Electric Cars Are Selling For Less Than MSRP003066

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! There are a lot of myths about buying electric cars these days. Many people assume that because Tesla has established a no-haggle online sales policy, that applies to all other electric cars as well. We all hoped electric cars… Continue reading Clean Technica: These 20 Electric Cars Are Selling For Less Than MSRP003066

Jan Gurander proposed as new Chairman of Essity

The Nomination Committee of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) proposes that Jan Gurander be appointed Chairman and member of Essity’s Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in March 2024. As previously announced, Essity’s current Chairman of the Board, Pär Boman, has declined re-election. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jan Gurander has had a… Continue reading Jan Gurander proposed as new Chairman of Essity

More than 130 companies including Ikea, Volvo ask world leaders to ‘phase out’ fossil fuels

/ Big businesses wrote a letter to heads of state asking them to adopt a global deal to ‘phase out’ fossil fuels. It’s expected to be a hot topic at upcoming international climate negotiations. By Justine Calma, a science reporter covering the environment, climate, and energy with a decade of experience. She is also the… Continue reading More than 130 companies including Ikea, Volvo ask world leaders to ‘phase out’ fossil fuels

FANUC and Volvo Cars sign global contract

FANUC and Volvo Cars have signed a global contract that sets out a programme of robot supply to the automotive manufacturer’s plants across the globe. The contract will see FANUC provide Volvo with industrial robots for all the various production shops included in a modern car manufacturing facility, including new battery production facilities in Europe,… Continue reading FANUC and Volvo Cars sign global contract

“I’m baffled as to how a brand-new £84k Volvo XC90 can fail so spectacularly”

What you’re about to witness is a tale of the good, the bad and the undrivable. Best bit first: Volvo is looking to increase sales with some good, old-fashioned price cuts. “Save up to £11,500 in October” is the tempting message it’s been putting out there this autumn. Coincidentally, a couple of weeks ago I… Continue reading “I’m baffled as to how a brand-new £84k Volvo XC90 can fail so spectacularly”