With all of the electric car projects underway these days, you might think the world needs another one like it needs another hole in the ozone layer. And that’s exactly why Rivian Automotive CEO RJ Scaringe wants to build battery-powered trucks instead. He founded the company straight out of engineering school in 2009 intending to… Continue reading Rivian Automotive looking to battle electric cars with battery-powered trucks
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Nissan: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Google join forces on next-generation infotainment
World’s leading automotive Alliance signs a global multiyear agreement to partner with Google to equip Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi vehicles with intelligent infotainment systems The Alliance will utilize Android, world’s most popular operating system, to offer customers a new array of services including Google Maps, the Google Assistant and the Google Play Store These services… Continue reading Nissan: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Google join forces on next-generation infotainment
UPDATE 1-TomTom says Google deal with carmakers could hit its orders -ANP
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Digital mapping company TomTom will probably lose some business in future as a result of Google’s deal with carmakers Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi, TomTom’s finance chief said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: TomTom navigation are seen in front of TomTom displayed logo in this illustration taken July 28, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo Carmakers… Continue reading UPDATE 1-TomTom says Google deal with carmakers could hit its orders -ANP
Renesas in $6.7 billion deal for IDT to boost chips for self-driving cars
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Renesas Electronics Corp (6723.T) said it had agreed to buy Integrated Device Technology Inc (IDT) (IDTI.O) for $6.7 billion, its second major acquisition as it deepens its push into semiconductors for self-driving cars. Renesas Electronics Corp’s logo is seen on its product at the company’s conference in Tokyo, Japan, April 11,… Continue reading Renesas in $6.7 billion deal for IDT to boost chips for self-driving cars
Nissan: Nissan and EVgo open ‘I-95 Fast Charging ARC’ connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.
EV owners can now make the 500-mile journey from Boston to Washington D.C. with ease as a series of EVgo DC Fast Charging stations, known as the `I-95 Fast Charging ARC’is now open. The ARC consists of nine EVgo DC Fast Charging stations equipped with 52 fast chargers in total, each with two charging connector… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan and EVgo open ‘I-95 Fast Charging ARC’ connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for July 2018
*1 Beginning fiscal 2012, locally branded models produced in China, which to date had been included in the output figure for China, are now excluded *2 Includes imports to Japan [ Summary : July 2018 ] < Domestic Production > July 2018･･･First consecutive monthly year-on-year increase since February, 2018 ( 114.4% year-on-year ) <… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for July 2018
VW Group hit hard by new emissions test
To gauge the impact of WLTP, an Autocar survey of car firms revealed that, while most were expecting no issues or delays due to WLTP, several have been forced to suspend production or axe models to meet the new rules. Volkswagen Group brands have been particularly affected by the change in tests. Audi, Seat, Skoda… Continue reading VW Group hit hard by new emissions test
Toyota, Renault, VW: Japanese and French depend on German carmakers in terms of efficiency
Toyota production in Miyawaka In terms of operating profit, Japanese carmakers are even leaving Daimler behind. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfThe world in Wolfsburg could actually be okay. With 5.5 million vehicles sold was VW also in the first half of the year the largest automaker in the world. Even the profit was lush with 8.16 billion… Continue reading Toyota, Renault, VW: Japanese and French depend on German carmakers in terms of efficiency
Two Chinese EV sharing platforms in $730 mln push to fuel growth – sources
By Kane Wu and Julie Zhu HONG KONG: Two electric vehicle-sharing platforms backed by powerful Chinese carmakers plan to seek external funding totalling almost $730 million to fuel their growth, people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The moves come as Beijing continues its push into the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector as part… Continue reading Two Chinese EV sharing platforms in $730 mln push to fuel growth – sources
UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests
TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp and Yamaha Motor Co improperly tested vehicles for fuel economy and emissions, the Japanese government said on Thursday, revealing fresh cases of compliance failures by manufacturers. The results came to light after the government had ordered the automakers to check their operations after revelations of improper… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests