Electric bus market: Historic industry size and analysis of 15 vendors and 7 countries – Technavio

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The electric bus market size is forecasted to increase by 61.03 thousand units from 2022 to 2027, at a CAGR of 9.23%, according to the recent market study by Technavio. The growth of the market will be driven by the reduction in battery prices, technological improvements to reduce… Continue reading Electric bus market: Historic industry size and analysis of 15 vendors and 7 countries – Technavio

China’s auto export accelerates to new record

Vehicles for export are parked at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, in October. [WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY] China’s auto export industry registered steady growth amid headwinds such as chip shortage, rise of raw material prices, and the pandemic, with export totaling 2.46 million units in the first 10 months, up 54.1 percent on a… Continue reading China’s auto export accelerates to new record

BYD accelerates in Thailand as fuel costs drive EV demand

BANGKOK — Thai motorists are eyeing electric vehicles at the country’s annual motor expo that opened in Bangkok on Thursday, as they look for relief from high fuel prices. But with only a few brands ready to deliver EVs by year’s end, Chinese automaker BYD has an early advantage. “Any brand that can deliver fast,… Continue reading BYD accelerates in Thailand as fuel costs drive EV demand

Cruise’s expansion plans

The start-up Cruise has announced its expansion plan. How are the chances? Cruise is a start-up created for General Motors developed autonomous driving. So far it’s mostly in san francisco represented, with one recently from night to day driving surrounded The company is now pursuing further expansion plans. To Reuters (via car news) as COO… Continue reading Cruise’s expansion plans

Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge get more range, raised power

Volvo has increased the range of the Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge EVs with a raft of efficiency tweaks and given them an uplift in power and a slightly higher price. The update for the Swedish marque’s entry-level electric cars – which from today cost, on average, just under £1000 more (C40 from £48,355,… Continue reading Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge get more range, raised power

@Geely: Thu 01 Dec 2022The perfect Christmas gift: Lotus Driving Academy announces 2023 dates 1 | 22 | 1 Just in time for Christmas, one of t…

The perfect Christmas gift: Lotus Driving Academy announces 2023 dates [embedded content] Lotus_Driving-Academy_2022.mp4 Online booking for next year’s Hethel track day experiences now available at https://experience.lotuscars.com Revamped structure means four courses instead of three, creating extra customer choice Option to include Hethel factory and Classic Team Lotus tours Prices start at just £199 Hethel factory… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 01 Dec 2022The perfect Christmas gift: Lotus Driving Academy announces 2023 dates 1 | 22 | 1 Just in time for Christmas, one of t…

Tesla senior director of engineering returns to Volvo

Tesla is losing Anders Bell, senior director of engineering in charge of vehicle interior, who will return to Volvo, which has been following Tesla’s interior design direction. Electrek first reported Tesla poaching Anders Bell from Volvo back in 2016. He was a big hire for Tesla in 2016, when the automaker wasn’t as well established;… Continue reading Tesla senior director of engineering returns to Volvo

@Geely: Wed 30 Nov 2022Factory collection of the Lotus Emira begins at Hethel 1 | 11 | 0 Customer collections of the Lotus Emira from the Het…

First buyers now visiting Hethel – the home of Lotus since 1966 – to collect their Emira Experience includes Factory Tour, car reveal and comprehensive handover workshop Many UK Emira customers already selecting Factory Collection during online ‘check-out’ process UK Lotus Centres now have demonstrators and are booking depositor test drives   Hethel, UK –… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 30 Nov 2022Factory collection of the Lotus Emira begins at Hethel 1 | 11 | 0 Customer collections of the Lotus Emira from the Het…

Tesla Heats Up Race for Universal Electric Vehicle Charge Connector

In pursuit of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla is opening its EV connector design to the world. It has invited charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers to put the Tesla charging connector and charge port, now called the North American Charging Standard (NACS), on their equipment and vehicles. Photo: Grand Canyon NPS… Continue reading Tesla Heats Up Race for Universal Electric Vehicle Charge Connector

Volvo EX90: The Biggest Problem for the New EV Flagship is Polestar

Working with another brand means there will be some corporate arm twisting, says Callum. The challenge is to keep any similarities hidden where possible: “To be fair to the design teams, they’ll be told to use a lot of similar components, like the touchscreens. But, for example, you should never use the same switches on… Continue reading Volvo EX90: The Biggest Problem for the New EV Flagship is Polestar