Nissan Ariya first drive: an EV pioneer regains its credibility

Nissan’s first fully electric vehicle since the Leaf is a great little crossover that puts safety over acceleration. It may be late to the game, but it can stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the market. Share this story Photo by Roberto Baldwin for The Verge Before the Tesla Model 3 dominated the… Continue reading Nissan Ariya first drive: an EV pioneer regains its credibility

Mitsubishi UFJ to buy UK’s AlbaCore Capital to expand in private debtJapan’s largest banking group aims to expand private debt products in its asset m…

The trust banking arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will buy UK-based investment firm AlbaCore Capital LLP as Japan’s largest banking group aims to expand private debt products in its asset management business. The trust banking arm, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp, said on Monday it would buy 75% of AlbaCore through its Australian unit… Continue reading Mitsubishi UFJ to buy UK’s AlbaCore Capital to expand in private debtJapan’s largest banking group aims to expand private debt products in its asset m…

Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car, article with video

LONDON/DETROIT, March 20 (Reuters) – For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles – leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric. And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards… Continue reading Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car, article with video

Electric Powertrain Market to be Worth $260.91 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global electric powertrain market size is expected to reach USD 260.91 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.3% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market for pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has been growing significantly, in turn… Continue reading Electric Powertrain Market to be Worth $260.91 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

Electric Powertrain Market to be Worth $260.91 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global electric powertrain market size is expected to reach USD 260.91 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.3% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market for pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has been growing significantly, in turn… Continue reading Electric Powertrain Market to be Worth $260.91 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

Renault Nissan Alliance inks pact with Kamarajar Port to accelerate car exports

The Renault Nissan Alliance has signed an agreement with Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) for shipping cars manufactured in Chennai by Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) to regional and global destinations. The agreement builds on the existing partnership between the Renault Nissan Alliance and Kamarajar Port and will facilitate further exports of cars via… Continue reading Renault Nissan Alliance inks pact with Kamarajar Port to accelerate car exports

Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car

For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles – leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric. And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in some countries, a previously… Continue reading Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car

Factbox: Insurers press carmakers for more help with EV batteries, article with image

DETROIT, March 20 (Reuters) – Insurers and industry experts say electric vehicle insurance premiums will keep rising as sales grow unless the car companies make it easier to access battery data and repair packs that are only slightly damaged in collisions. Many carmakers in turn say their EV battery packs are repairable, though few seem… Continue reading Factbox: Insurers press carmakers for more help with EV batteries, article with image

Dicastal North America plant in Michigan significantly damaged after explosion

Emergency officials responded to an explosion late Friday at an automotive supplier plant about 30 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Dicastal North America in Greenville, safety officials confirmed to the Detroit Free Press on Saturday. The company makes lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, according to its website. Dicastal lists among its clients Ford, General Motors, Stellantis,… Continue reading Dicastal North America plant in Michigan significantly damaged after explosion

2023 Nissan Ariya first drive: e-4ORCE shines in a perfect crossover for drivers new to EVs

This week, Nissan invited a select group of writers up to Wine Country to test drive the pre-production models of its all-electric 2023 Ariya crossover SUV. This was my first experience in the Ariya and I was excited at the opportunity to try out Nissan’s AWD e-4ORCE technology. It did not disappoint. These upcoming Ariya… Continue reading 2023 Nissan Ariya first drive: e-4ORCE shines in a perfect crossover for drivers new to EVs