Autonomous freight truck due to hit U.S. roads

Einride A freight technology company has received federal approval to operate an autonomous electric big rig on public roads. Einride received the allowances from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), marking the first time a purpose-built autonomous, electric truck without a driver on board has been approved to operate on public roads in the U.S.  The… Continue reading Autonomous freight truck due to hit U.S. roads

Honda to electrify 15% of motorcycles, 30% of automobiles by 2030

Honda Motor Co today released the ‘Honda Sustainability Report 2022’ which comprehensively summarises Honda’s approach to sustainability and initiatives toward the realization of the Honda 2030 Vision to serve people worldwide with the ‘joy of expanding their life’s potential’, from the perspective of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). Advancing powertrain electrification is among the many… Continue reading Honda to electrify 15% of motorcycles, 30% of automobiles by 2030

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Unveils Design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with Mindful Interior Design

Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the streamlined and timeless design of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand. IONIQ 6, which Hyundai describes as an Electrified Streamliner, is aerodynamically sculpted and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect today’s EV customers’ values. Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Unveils Design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with Mindful Interior Design

@Groupe PSA: OP “The Time Has Come”000390

The lettering “HYDROGEN” gives it away: these are no ordinary Opel Vivaro-e parked in front of M55 on the Rüsselsheim factory premises – they are small electricity power plants on wheels. The electricity that powers the vans is not stored in large batteries either. Instead, it is generated during the journey, which is why there… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP “The Time Has Come”000390

Autocrypt Joins MobilityXlab, Mobility Technology Collaboration Hub to Accelerate Innovative Global Expansion

MUNICH, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Leading mobility and V2X security provider Autocrypt has been selected as one of MobilityXlab’s newest startups to co-create mobility solutions with industry accelerators and enable projects between partner companies. Led by industry giants CEVT, Ericsson, Polestar, Veoneer, Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, and Zenseact, MobilityXlab facilitates partnerships between startups in the… Continue reading Autocrypt Joins MobilityXlab, Mobility Technology Collaboration Hub to Accelerate Innovative Global Expansion

Inceptio Technology became the first company in China to receive the driverless public road-testing permit for L4 autonomous driving heavy-duty trucks.

Previously, on December 23, 2021, Inceptio Technology completed China’s first L4 driverless heavy-duty truck test based on Inceptio’s mass production capability on a closed highway in Laiwu, Shandong. Inceptio’s trucks successfully handled a wide range of highway scenarios and traffic flow without any human intervention. Julian Ma, the founder and CEO of Inceptio Technology, said, “Becoming… Continue reading Inceptio Technology became the first company in China to receive the driverless public road-testing permit for L4 autonomous driving heavy-duty trucks.

@Nissan: 2022/06/29 Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2022 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd….000783

2022/06/29 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for May 2022. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in May increased 1.7% from a year earlier. Production in Japan increased 77.9% from a year earlier. Production outside Japan declined 3.7% from a year earlier. 2. Sales Global sales in May… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/06/29 Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2022 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd….000783

Volkswagen and Siemens invest $450m in Electrify America’s growth vision

Volkswagen together with Siemens, the leading global technology company, is investing $450 million (Rs 3,513 crore), valuing Electrify America at $2.45 billion (Rs 19,129 crore). Through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), Siemens becomes a minority shareholder in Electrify America with a low triple-digit million USD investment and will hold a seat on the… Continue reading Volkswagen and Siemens invest $450m in Electrify America’s growth vision

Hyundai reveals Ioniq 6 EV ahead of world premiere in July

Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the streamlined design of the Ioniq 6, the second model in its Ioniq dedicated all-electric-vehicle line-up brand. The Ioniq 6, which Hyundai describes as an ‘Electrified Streamliner’, is high on the aerodynamics quotient and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect today’s EV customers’ values.  The latest and most… Continue reading Hyundai reveals Ioniq 6 EV ahead of world premiere in July

Cleantechnica: Tesla Building Standard Range And Long Range Model Y In Austin 002083

Drive Tesla Canada reports that Tesla may be operating two Model Y production lines at its gigafactory in Austin — one for the dual-motor Long Range version that has also been the base version of the Model Y until now and one for a new dual-motor Standard Range 279 mile version. Several of its readers… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Building Standard Range And Long Range Model Y In Austin 002083