TAIPEI, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Gogoro® Inc., a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced the world’s first solid-state lithium ceramic battery prototype for two-wheel battery swapping. Jointly developed by Gogoro and ProLogium Technology, a global leader in solid state battery technology, the new Gogoro solid… Continue reading Gogoro Unveils World’s First Swappable Solid State Battery Prototype for Electric Vehicles
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Volkswagen launches 2 billion euro project for an electric car factory
As a response to Tesla, Volkswagen announced the construction of a new two-billion-euro factory on the same day the American automaker received the green light to wrap up its Grunheide plant near Berlin. After producing the Beetle and the Golf, the historic Wolfsburg headquarters should deliver the future all-electric Trinity models from the world’s second-largest… Continue reading Volkswagen launches 2 billion euro project for an electric car factory
VINFAST US AND URGENTLY TO CREATE WORLD-CLASS, WHITE GLOVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR EVs
The roadside assistance program jointly developed and supplied by VinFast and Urgently will come via a mobile solution to provide communications between customers and VinFast’s customer experience center 24-hours a day, via text, in-car updates and through the VinFast App. The program offers traditional towing services as well as flat tire support, lockout assistance, ride-hail… Continue reading VINFAST US AND URGENTLY TO CREATE WORLD-CLASS, WHITE GLOVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR EVs
Self-driving startup Pony.ai valued at $8.5b after first tranche of Series D funding …
Self-driving tech company Pony.ai, backed by Toyota Motor Corp, has raised the first tranche of its Series D round of financing to reach a valuation of $8.5 billion, the startup announced on Monday. While it did not disclose the investors or financial details of the first tranche, Pony.ai said that the fresh capital brought its… Continue reading Self-driving startup Pony.ai valued at $8.5b after first tranche of Series D funding …
Hubject publishes Open Plug & Charge protocol
Hubject, the developer of an eRoaming platform that allows drivers to use charging stations from different networks in Europe, has published an independent protocol to standardize the developing Plug & Charge ecosystem. Plug & Charge (which, ironically for a system designed to enable interoperability, is also referred to as “Plug&Charge,” “Plug and Charge” and perhaps… Continue reading Hubject publishes Open Plug & Charge protocol
@Nissan: A platform of the future, for the cars of today: Nissan details the architecture of its upcoming electric vehicles000677
2022/03/03 The innovative CMF-EV platform, a critical component of Nissan’s electrification strategy, debuted on the Nissan Ariya all-electric coupé-crossover Versatile architecture affords extensive design creativity, transforming cockpits into lounge-like spaces while accommodating multiple powertrain options CMF-EV will underpin future Nissan electric models, while enhancing manufacturing synergies within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance PARIS, France (3 March 2022)… Continue reading @Nissan: A platform of the future, for the cars of today: Nissan details the architecture of its upcoming electric vehicles000677
NEV industry to keep up rapid growth in 2022
Employees work on an NEV assembly line in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Jan 15. [Photo by YAN XIN/FOR CHINA DAILY] The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Monday that China’s new energy vehicle industry is expected to sustain fast growth this year, and the ministry will moderately accelerate development of resources such as… Continue reading NEV industry to keep up rapid growth in 2022
Bollinger Motors Announces New Commercial Platforms – PR Newswire
“We started from day one working on Class 3 all-electric trucks. We’ve proven our chops over the years with multiple prototypes, and our own battery development,” says CEO and founder Robert Bollinger. “Now we’re proud to take that hard work and provide electric-chassis solutions for OEMs and commercial customers in Classes 3, 4 and 5… Continue reading Bollinger Motors Announces New Commercial Platforms – PR Newswire
Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Raw Material Scarcity Could Delay E-Mobility – Die Zeit – carandbike
Carmakers are working to secure supplies of materials from lithium, nickel, and manganese for batteries to magnesium for car components. By Reuters | Published: 06-Feb-22 12:00 PM IST 0 Views View Photos Scarce supply of raw materials for EVs could slow the transition from fossil-fuel burning vehicles. The scarce supply of raw materials for electric… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Raw Material Scarcity Could Delay E-Mobility – Die Zeit – carandbike
Scarcity and software set to power Mercedes-Benz through 2022
A logo of Mercedes-Benz is seen outside a Mercedes-Benz car dealer, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Brussels, Belgium May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BERLIN, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) will focus on its most luxurious vehicles and bring more software in-house to tackle… Continue reading Scarcity and software set to power Mercedes-Benz through 2022