Barcelona-based charging station manufacturer Wallbox has begun construction of a new manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. The company will invest some $11 million in the initial construction, and plans to begin production at the site by October of 2022. Wallbox says the facility’s annual production capacity will be over 250,000 units when it opens, and… Continue reading Wallbox builds EVSE factory in Texas, will produce bidirectional DC charger in 2023
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DOE announces new collaboration with utilities and EV industry to develop V2X charging infrastructure
The DOE is overseeing a collaboration among utilities, national labs, state and local governments, automakers and other organizations that aims to advance the development of V2X technology. The Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Memorandum of Understanding will “bring together cutting-edge resources from DOE, utilities and private entities to evaluate technical and economic feasibility as we integrate… Continue reading DOE announces new collaboration with utilities and EV industry to develop V2X charging infrastructure
Didi puts brakes on HK listing plans amid regulatory investigation
The ride-hailing titan delisted from NYSE last year amid scrutiny from China’s cyberspace administration. Go to Source
Tesla: Robot taxi from 2024 without a steering wheel
The e-car pioneer wants to provide a robot taxi by 2024 that no longer needs a steering wheel. Despite all the adversities, Elon Musk has it with him Tesla managed to pass the manufacturers. But when it comes to autonomous driving, Musk has broken more promises than he has kept. Nice years ago he wanted… Continue reading Tesla: Robot taxi from 2024 without a steering wheel
Swvl Expands Further in Europe with Acquisition of Volt Lines, Turkey’s Leading Provider of Tech-Enabled Mass Transit Solutions
Founded in 2018, Volt Lines has a strong presence in major Turkish cities including Istanbul and the capital Ankara. The company provides corporate clients with a smart and cost-effective alternative to public transportation or ride hailing for commuters by utilizing a network of smartly routed shared buses. Through its monthly subscription option, Volt Lines facilitates… Continue reading Swvl Expands Further in Europe with Acquisition of Volt Lines, Turkey’s Leading Provider of Tech-Enabled Mass Transit Solutions
Summary of the round table of the CEOs of VI brands at the 1st Industrial Vehicle Observatory
25 April, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News Digitization, the arrival of the new mobility… The directors discussed the great challenges facing the industrial vehicle. One of the activities that generated the most interest in the past Industrial Vehicle Observatory was, without a doubt, the round table of CEOs of VI brands. For… Continue reading Summary of the round table of the CEOs of VI brands at the 1st Industrial Vehicle Observatory
The time in stock of a used ‘ECO’ vehicle is 20% less than that of a combustion vehicle
25 April, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News The hybrid Toyota Yaris is the fastest ‘ECO’ used vehicle to find a buyer, according to data from autobiz’s Green Car Monitor VO for Sumauto. The high prices of fuel and the changes in habit generated by the pandemic are transforming trends in dealerships. According… Continue reading The time in stock of a used ‘ECO’ vehicle is 20% less than that of a combustion vehicle
@Hyundai: Kia announces 1Q 2022 business results
1Q global sales totaled 685,739 units, little changed from 689,990 a year ago 1Q revenue at KRW 18.36 trillion, up 10.7% from KRW 16.58 trillion, 1Q operating profit at KRW 1.61 trillion; net profit KRW 1.03 trillion Operating profit margin at 8.8% in 1Q, a 49.2% increase from year earlier Kia to continue to expand… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia announces 1Q 2022 business results
Autonomous vehicle with no human driver pulled over by U.S. police – Automotive News Europe
In a quiet San Francisco neighborhood earlier this month, three police officers stopped an autonomous vehicle driving with its headlights off and were captured on video trying to communicate with the car which had no human driver. The car’s owner, General Motors-backed Cruise Automation, has been rolling out its robotaxi service in the city since… Continue reading Autonomous vehicle with no human driver pulled over by U.S. police – Automotive News Europe
Mercedes EV breaks 1000 km range barrier to outdo Tesla – Automotive News Europe
A Mercedes-Benz electric car drove more than 1,000 km (621 miles) from Germany to the French Riviera on a single charge, taking the fight to seize the technology limelight from Tesla to the next level. The EQXX prototype traveled from Sindelfingen, near Stuttgart, via Switzerland and Italy to the Mediterranean coastal town of Cassis, the… Continue reading Mercedes EV breaks 1000 km range barrier to outdo Tesla – Automotive News Europe