China’s Zeekr has hired a former Lexus executive to helm its operations in Europe, according to a memo seen by Reuters, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker plans to sell into the region later this year. Spiros Fotinos, who spent 24 years with Toyota and led the brand management of Lexus globally, joined Zeekr in September as the chief executive officer of Zeekr Europe to oversee the brand‘s operation in the region,… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Zeekr hires ex-Lexus brand veteran to helm Europe operations
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Europa Wire: Volvo Group’s CampX accelerator adds fintech to innovation focus areas000561
Volvo Group’s CampX accelerator adds fintech to innovation focus areas (IN BRIEF) Volvo Group’s innovation hub, CampX, has expanded its focus areas to include financial technology (fintech) to accelerate the transition to sustainable transport solutions. Fintech is transforming the financial services industry through partnerships with startups and changing how customers can utilise Volvo Group’s products… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volvo Group’s CampX accelerator adds fintech to innovation focus areas000561
StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging
StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging Israel-based StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, will soon be manufacturing silicon batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. The company states that its “technology has reached sufficient charging and discharging cycles… Continue reading StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging
StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging
StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging Israel-based StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, will soon be manufacturing silicon batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. The company states that its “technology has reached sufficient charging and discharging cycles… Continue reading StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging
China’s Didi to dispatch robotaxis 24/7 in 2025, announces trucking service
China’s ride hailing giant Didi is back in public view after two years of staying low amid a regulatory crackdown. The SoftBank-backed company announced Friday at a company open day a series of product ambitions, including working with Chinese carmakers to deploy self-developed robotaxis to the public on a 24/7 basis by 2025, which will… Continue reading China’s Didi to dispatch robotaxis 24/7 in 2025, announces trucking service
STOREDOT’S SILICON BATTERIES WILL ENABLE SMALLER BATTERY PACKS CAPABLE OF EXTREME FAST CHARGING, LEADING TO MORE ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology will enable EV car manufacturers to design lighter EVs with smaller battery packs XFC also means drivers needn’t worry about distance between charges or charging times allowing OEMs to rethink EV range and corresponding specifications The result will be improved car efficiency, increased utilization of regenerative braking, reduced carbon… Continue reading STOREDOT’S SILICON BATTERIES WILL ENABLE SMALLER BATTERY PACKS CAPABLE OF EXTREME FAST CHARGING, LEADING TO MORE ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
NEVs create new platform for Sino-German cooperation
A BYD car rolls off the production line in Hefei, Anhui province, on June 30, 2022. [Photo/VCG] SHENZHEN – As one strolls through the grounds of the College of Urban Transportation and Logistics at Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) in South China, it is impossible to overlook the Beetle-shaped Volkswagen car sculpture placed next to the… Continue reading NEVs create new platform for Sino-German cooperation
STOREDOT’S SILICON BATTERIES WILL ENABLE SMALLER BATTERY PACKS CAPABLE OF EXTREME FAST CHARGING, LEADING TO MORE ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology will enable EV car manufacturers to design lighter EVs with smaller battery packs XFC also means drivers needn’t worry about distance between charges or charging times allowing OEMs to rethink EV range and corresponding specifications The result will be improved car efficiency, increased utilization of regenerative braking, reduced carbon… Continue reading STOREDOT’S SILICON BATTERIES WILL ENABLE SMALLER BATTERY PACKS CAPABLE OF EXTREME FAST CHARGING, LEADING TO MORE ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
FOCUS-Lack of electric vans opens door for Chinese, other EV makers
By Nick Carey LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) – Legacy automakers got off to a late start with their commercial electric vans, opening the door for other electric commercial vehicle (ECV) makers to gain a foothold, as the Maxus brand from China’s SAIC Motor Corp has done in Europe. Fleet customers complain they simply cannot obtain… Continue reading FOCUS-Lack of electric vans opens door for Chinese, other EV makers
Blink Charging’s (BLNK) Blue Corner Signs Agreement With APCOA
Blink Charging’s BLNK subsidiary Blue Corner, a pioneer of electric vehicle (EV) charging in Europe, has signed a four-year agreement with APCOA Parking, Europe’s full-service parking management company, to deploy and maintain its chargers in premium parking sites of APCOA throughout Belgium. APCOA manages more than 1,800,000 parking spaces across 13 countries in different sectors. … Continue reading Blink Charging’s (BLNK) Blue Corner Signs Agreement With APCOA