Lotus Emira i4

Lotus was founded by a man so preoccupied by lightness that even rivet spacing represented a battleground between him and his design engineers. AMG, on the other hand, is celebrated for contract-killer saloons with cuddly nicknames like ‘Hammer’. These firms aren’t kindred spirits, then, but thanks to Chinese car-making giant Geely, their paths have crossed,… Continue reading Lotus Emira i4

Chinese Maker of 1,000 Kilometer EV Battery Plans IPO by 2025

(Bloomberg) — A Chinese maker of long-range electric vehicle batteries — including one capable of going 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) on a charge — plans to go public as soon as 2025 as it banks on automakers embracing next-generation cells in the race to overcome range anxiety. Most Read from Bloomberg Beijing WeLion New Energy… Continue reading Chinese Maker of 1,000 Kilometer EV Battery Plans IPO by 2025

EPRI Launches Collaborative Initiative to Support Widescale National EV Rollout

Amazon, U.S. Department of Energy Among Leading Participants PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Industry and U.S. government goals continue to drive the volume of electric vehicles (EVs) on the nation’s roads—from cars to heavy-duty trucks. EPRI is leading a new, three-year initiative—EVs2Scale2030™ —that will collaborate with more than 500 stakeholders including Amazon, the U.S.… Continue reading EPRI Launches Collaborative Initiative to Support Widescale National EV Rollout

China’s new energy vehicle production to hit 21.2 million by 2030, says S&P Global Mobility

S&P Global Mobility’s forecast highlights a remarkable surge in electrified vehicle sales in mainland China over the next decade, with a remarkable two-thirds of these vehicles being pure battery-electric. The landscape of the Chinese automotive market is undergoing a seismic shift as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) make their mark… Continue reading China’s new energy vehicle production to hit 21.2 million by 2030, says S&P Global Mobility

@AML: Holding(s) in Company000506

RNS Number : 4122I Aston Martin Lagonda Global.Holdings PLC 04 August 2023 TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings 1. Issuer Details GB00BN7CG237 Issuer Name ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA GLOBAL HOLDINGS PLC UK or Non-UK Issuer 2. Reason for Notification An acquisition or disposal of voting rights 3. Details of person subject to the notification… Continue reading @AML: Holding(s) in Company000506

‘Dealers are our engine. They’re crucial,’ says Fiat Europe boss

Fiat Europe boss Gaetano Thorel has rejected the prospect of moving to digital-led direct-to-customer sales, stating “our dealers are our engine”. Thorel said: “They’re the face of the brand. They’re crucial. When you go outside of Italy, to Germany, to France, even to the UK, our network [of dealers] represents our face in the market.… Continue reading ‘Dealers are our engine. They’re crucial,’ says Fiat Europe boss

Electric Sports Utility Vehicle (e-SUV) Market to grow by USD 83,748.62 million from 2022 to 2027| 33% of the market growth to originate from APAC – Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The electric sports utility vehicle (e-SUV) market size is expected to grow by USD 83,748.62 million during 2022-2027, progressing at a CAGR of 25.19% as per the latest Technavio market research report. APAC will account for 33% of the market’s overall growth. China and India are the major contributing countries to the regional… Continue reading Electric Sports Utility Vehicle (e-SUV) Market to grow by USD 83,748.62 million from 2022 to 2027| 33% of the market growth to originate from APAC – Technavio

EV Rivals Join Dominant Tesla Supercharger Network

Tesla forced slumbering automakers to get into the electric game. Now, in an ultimate twist on “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” Tesla is backing them into joining its dominant public charging network in America. In a stunning repudiation of the Combined Charging System (CCS) network—whose scattershot reliability has rankled EV owners or left… Continue reading EV Rivals Join Dominant Tesla Supercharger Network

@Geely: Kandi Technologies to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on August 8, 2023

Jinhua, China, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (the “Company” or “Kandi”) announced today that it will report its second quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, before the U.S. stock market open.The Company has scheduled a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Technologies to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on August 8, 2023