The pronouncement is likely to apply more pressure on more automakers, both in the United States and abroad, to beef up their electric efforts, and on the fossil fuel industry to find alternatives to its oil and gasoline products. Taking a cue from its Swedish colleagues at Volvo and the pragmatic views of automotive product… Continue reading Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors …
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EU should target 1m EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups
Brussels, 11 February 2021 – Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points. In a common letter today, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Transport & Environment (T&E) and the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) asked the EU climate, transport,… Continue reading EU should target 1m EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups
From Tesla’s wildest Model S yet to Rivian’s off-road pickup, these are the 14 coolest upcoming EVs set to hit the road in 2021
2020 was a massive year for electric vehicles, but 2021 may be even better. Battery-powered pickups, SUVs, luxury sedans, and more — ranging from around $40,000 into the six figures — will hit US roads by the end of 2021. Over the next year, upstarts like Rivian, Bollinger, and Lucid are set to deliver their… Continue reading From Tesla’s wildest Model S yet to Rivian’s off-road pickup, these are the 14 coolest upcoming EVs set to hit the road in 2021
Toyota to add electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles next year
Detroit – Toyota says it will roll out two new battery-electric vehicles and one plug-in gas-electric hybrid in the U.S. this year as the parade of new EVs continues. The company gave few specifics on the vehicles during a presentation Wednesday, but said one electric vehicle would be an SUV. Toyota said it has a… Continue reading Toyota to add electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles next year
Daimler Trucks chief says clean trucks will be ready before clean fuels
By Joseph White 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Daimler Trucks could have a full line of zero-emission commercial vehicles ready by 2027, ahead of most proposed deadlines for phasing out internal combustion engines, but deploying them will depend on infrastructure investments that have not yet been made, the Daimler AG unit’s chairman said. FILE… Continue reading Daimler Trucks chief says clean trucks will be ready before clean fuels
Clean Technica: Global Plugin Vehicle Sales Up 43% In 2020, European Sales Up 137%000578
Plugin electric vehicles (fully electric vehicles as well as plugin hybrids) had a sales increase of 43% in 2020 compared to 2019 according to new data from EV Volumes. That meant a rise from 2.5% market share in 2019 to 4.2% share of the global light-duty vehicle market in 2020. In the first half of… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global Plugin Vehicle Sales Up 43% In 2020, European Sales Up 137%000578
Daimler to spin off truck unit, sharpen investor focus on Mercedes-Benz
By Nick Carey 3 Min Read (Reuters) – German carmaker Daimler said on Wednesday it plans to spin off Daimler Truck, the world’s largest truck and bus maker, as it seeks to increase its investor appeal as a focused electric, luxury car business, sending its shares up nearly 9%. FILE PHOTO: Ola Kaellenius, chairman of… Continue reading Daimler to spin off truck unit, sharpen investor focus on Mercedes-Benz
Best SUVs to buy 2021
If you’re in the market for an SUV you’re spoilt for choice these days. Almost every manufacturer makes an SUV, many make a whole range of them and the variety of models on offer is huge. The SUV options are growing all the time to accommodate demand, making choosing the best SUV for your needs… Continue reading Best SUVs to buy 2021
Autorola offers dealers white label car disposal portal
Autorola UK is offering dealers a white label version of its online wholesale used car sales portal to support dealers in disposing of unwanted or over age stock. The portal gets dealer’s used cars in front of other wholesale buyers digitally without any of the transport costs. Peugeot, Citroen, Skoda, SEAT, VW Commercials, Audi, Nissan,… Continue reading Autorola offers dealers white label car disposal portal
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric and autonomous vehicles to $29 billion
Ford is increasing its investment in electric and autonomous vehicles to $29 billion, the company’s top executives said in an earnings call Thursday. The automaker had previously committed to spend $11.5 billion on electrifying its vehicle lineup through 2022. Now, Ford says it will spend double that amount, while extending the timeline to 2025. The… Continue reading Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric and autonomous vehicles to $29 billion