Factorial, a developer of solid-state EV batteries has delivered B-samples of its 106+Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz. Representing the latest step in their joint development agreement as both companies work towards product maturity and the series production of passenger EVs equipped with Factorial’s solid-state battery technology. In addition to Mercedes-Benz, Factorial has joint… Continue reading Factorial delivers solid-state battery samples to Mercedes-Benz
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Young people driving uninsured amid sky-high premiums
More young people are driving without car insurance as their premiums reach a record high, with those living in London paying the most. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart says the number of drivers aged 17 to 20 punished for driving without insurance increased from 2902 in 2021 to 6316 in 2023 – a 118% increase.… Continue reading Young people driving uninsured amid sky-high premiums
EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
EV enthusiasts also include drivers of small public vans who make their living ferrying passengers around the city and beyond. Nepal’s abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles. Nearly all of the electricity produced in Nepal… Continue reading EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Kia Slovakia hits production milestone of five million cars and SUVs
Kia Slovakia has celebrated the production of over five million units. A hybrid Sportage SUV was the five millionth anniversary vehicle for customers in Slovakia. Of the five million vehicles produced in Teplicka nad Vahom, Zilina, more than 2.5 million are Sportage models, which have been produced in Kia Slovakia since the second generation. It… Continue reading Kia Slovakia hits production milestone of five million cars and SUVs
Hyundai Awarded ‘OEM of the Year’ by WardsAuto at Annual AutoTech Detroit Conference
Hyundai awarded collaborative partnership of the year with Parkopedia FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America was named ‘OEM of the Year’ by WardsAuto at the AutoTech Detroit Conference in Novi, Mich. This is the second time Hyundai has been awarded the top honor by the organization. Hyundai also received the ‘Collaborative Partnership… Continue reading Hyundai Awarded ‘OEM of the Year’ by WardsAuto at Annual AutoTech Detroit Conference
SIAM walks the sustainability talk on World Environment Day
On the occasion of World Environment Day held every year on June 5, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised a congregation of the industry in New Delhi, with top executives from across the sector, including those from OEMs, ancillaries, and policy bodies, coming together to review the industry’s efforts and discuss the way… Continue reading SIAM walks the sustainability talk on World Environment Day
How smart manufacturing is driving workforce growth and sustainability
“Smart manufacturing is a force for good, enabling companies to prosper in a world that is becoming more ecologically sensitive and competitive. It is more than just a revolution in technology,” added Jain. New Delhi: Smart manufacturing is the main driver of efficiency, sustainability, and workforce expansion in today’s evolving industrial landscape. According to a… Continue reading How smart manufacturing is driving workforce growth and sustainability
Clean Technica: EVs At 53.6% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Back On Top003443
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! May’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 53.6% share in Sweden, down YoY from 61.9%. Plugin volumes were down YoY by 24%, with BEV faring worse than PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 25,094 units, down 12% YoY. The Tesla Model… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs At 53.6% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Back On Top003443
Hyundai Motor India share of global sales crosses 15% for the first time
On June 1, Hyundai Motor Company announced its global sales for the month of May 2024 – at 356,223 units, the year-on-year increase is 1.9% percent (May 2023: 349,637 units). With the brand witnessing solid sales momentum in North and South America and India, sales outside South Korea increased by 4.7% in May to 294,023… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India share of global sales crosses 15% for the first time
Meta AI chief LeCun slams Elon Musk over ‘blatantly false’ predictions, spreading conspiracy theories
Elon Musk and Yann LeCun. David Swanson | Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Meta‘s chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun has spent much of the past week sparring with Elon Musk over the Tesla CEO’s treatment of scientists and news organizations, and for spreading false conspiracies on social media. “I like his cars (I own a… Continue reading Meta AI chief LeCun slams Elon Musk over ‘blatantly false’ predictions, spreading conspiracy theories