First impression of the VW project “Trinity” Silhouette of the Volkswagen “Trinity” project: from 2026 onwards, this new electric car will roll off the assembly line at the main plant in Wolfsburg. “Trinity” should only be the project name, however, the final name has not yet been determined. (Photo: Volkswagen) Düsseldorf The words “Tesla” and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: More e-cars and more software: VW takes Tesla as a benchmark – new strategy with “Trinity” 001446
Tag: Mobility
Kolkata ranks high on e-vehicle adoption list
Kolkata stands third — ahead of London — in terms of ‘percentage penetration of e-buses’. KOLKATA: The city has featured among six global megacities for its faster adoption of electric vehicles in mass transportation. The EV City Casebook 2021, which will be released on March 11, will have Kolkata as a case study along with… Continue reading Kolkata ranks high on e-vehicle adoption list
@Geely: Free bp pulse charging for one year with every new LEVC VN5
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is offering its customers free charging for one year* – upon purchase of its new electric van, VN5 – after partnering with the nationwide charge point provider, bp pulse. The bp pulse charging network features more than 8,000 pulse point charge points across the United Kingdom, offering VN5 customers super-fast… Continue reading @Geely: Free bp pulse charging for one year with every new LEVC VN5
Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Another e-cab service, ‘eee-Taxi’ is also available for the public in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: With fuel prices soaring, an increasing number of cab operators in the city are shifting to electric vehicles to cushion operational costs. With the setting up of charging stations and entry of EV models, more operators are expected to shift to battery-run… Continue reading Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Car and motorcycle companies are now making electric bikes
E-bikes may be more expensive than bicycles, but are cheaper than cars or motorcycles. And improved motor and battery technology is bringing prices down. The transportation industry has seen the future, and the future is 1895. That was the year Ogden Bolton Jr. of Canton, Ohio, was awarded U.S. Patent 552,271 for an “electrical bicycle.”… Continue reading Car and motorcycle companies are now making electric bikes
Trumpf to showcase new solutions at virtual in-house trade show
German technology company Trumpf will host ‘Intech’, its in-house trade show in a virtual format on March 22 and 23, 2021. The event will feature innovative products and technologies designed to make sheet-metal fabrication and laser technology more versatile. The event will bring virtual guided tours, live presentations and opportunities for customers and interested parties… Continue reading Trumpf to showcase new solutions at virtual in-house trade show
Bajaj Auto equips entry level Platina 110 with ABS
In a move aimed at safer mobility for motorcycle riders, who are amongst the most vulnerable to road crashes, Bajaj Auto has launched the new Platina 110 commuter motorcycle which, importantly, comes equipped with a segment-first ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). The new Platina 110-ABS is priced at Rs 65,920 (ex-showroom Delhi). As is known ABS braking… Continue reading Bajaj Auto equips entry level Platina 110 with ABS
Is Car Ownership Threatening the Future of Cities? New Zipcar Impact Report Sounds the Alarm
Second annual report looks at COVID-19 impacts on mobility and the critical role car-sharing services play in driving a more sustainable and equitable future for urban living An overwhelming 4 out of 5 American city residents say it’s now essential to have access to a car, with 41% having either purchased a vehicle in the last six months or considering it in part due to the pandemic.1 These newly… Continue reading Is Car Ownership Threatening the Future of Cities? New Zipcar Impact Report Sounds the Alarm
FIA Foundation unveils Strategy 2030 for safe and sustainable mobility worldwide
As the international community embarks on a critical decade for sustainable development and the Climate, the FIA Foundation has finalised its plans to contribute to the global effort to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. At a meeting on March 3, the charity’s Board of Trustees signed off on the fine details of an initial five… Continue reading FIA Foundation unveils Strategy 2030 for safe and sustainable mobility worldwide
@FCA: Stellantis announces conditional distribution of Faurecia shares and cash
Stellantis announces conditional distribution of Faurecia shares and cashAmsterdam, March 4, 2021 – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) announced today a conditional distribution by Stellantis to the holders of its common shares of up to 54,297,006 ordinary shares of Faurecia S.E. (“Faurecia”) and up to €308 million in cash, being… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis announces conditional distribution of Faurecia shares and cash