Beijing is winding down government support and shifting the burden to automakers by requiring them to earn credits for EV sales. Global and Chinese automakers plan to unveil more than a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans and muscle cars this week at the Shanghai auto show, their first full-scale sales event in four years in… Continue reading China auto show highlights intense electric car competition
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Clean Technica: Fast Growing EV Sales Around The World In 2022 — Charts!002704
Just 5–10 years ago, I’d say 90% of EV enthusiasts were underestimating how much electric vehicle share of the overall auto market would grow in Europe and China. (The US is currently … quite far behind. But EV market share is growing here, too.) If you haven’t been obsessively following CleanTechnica‘s monthly EV sales reports… Continue reading Clean Technica: Fast Growing EV Sales Around The World In 2022 — Charts!002704
Lexus offered dealers the “best opportunity for profit” in March
Lexus offered dealers the best opportunity for profit in March 2023. According to Dealer Auction, premium marque clocked an average retail margin of £3,350, followed by Subaru at £3,100 and Land Rover at £3,000. This represents the most significant shift in the top three makes since the launch of the Retail Margin Monitor, which has been… Continue reading Lexus offered dealers the “best opportunity for profit” in March
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
Exclusive: Nissan takes its own road, minus Renault, in seeking tech tie-up, article with image
April 14 (Reuters) – Nissan is developing growth plans in areas such as software and electric vehicles (EVs) independent of Renault SA (RENA.PA) as the automakers work to finalise terms of a sharply limited alliance, said seven people with knowledge of the matter. Japan’s third-biggest automaker by sales is seeking a partner outside the auto… Continue reading Exclusive: Nissan takes its own road, minus Renault, in seeking tech tie-up, article with image
Chinese EV maker Zeekr hires ex-Lexus brand veteran to helm Europe operations
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
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