DiDi Chuxing has unveiled a custom electric sedan built specifically for ride-shares: the D1. The D1 was built in partnership with electric vehicle maker BYD. The electric vehicle has features like a smart steering wheel, several touchscreens, and artificial intelligence systems. The D1s will be used by drivers across cities in China over the next several… Continue reading Chinese Uber competitor DiDi unveiled a futuristic EV made specifically for ride-sharing — see the D1
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Revel pulls electric mopeds after failing to make a dent in Austin’s car culture
Shared electric moped startup Revel said Friday that it will shut down its service in Austin later this month. The startup’s CEO and co-founder Frank Reig didn’t place the entire blame on the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused ridership to fall across shared micromobility services as well as public transit, for the company’s decision. Instead,… Continue reading Revel pulls electric mopeds after failing to make a dent in Austin’s car culture
ABB installs its 1,000th DC fast charger in Norway
ABB is one of the world’s major players in the EVSE hardware realm. Since 2010, the Swiss-based multinational has sold more than 17,000 DC fast chargers across 80 countries. The company has the prestigious position of official charging supplier to the FIA Formula E World Championship, which is about to enter its fourth season. The… Continue reading ABB installs its 1,000th DC fast charger in Norway
Chinese electric vehicle maker develops new kind of delivery car
BEIJING — In China, where demand for home delivery services is growing rapidly and the working-age population is declining, the workloads of delivery drivers will only increase. Delivery drivers usually use three-wheeled electric vehicles, which are cheap and zippy and have relatively high capacity. But these vehicles have obvious flaws. They are larger than electric… Continue reading Chinese electric vehicle maker develops new kind of delivery car
@Nissan: First look at the new 2021 Nissan Armada 000138
December 4, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The countdown to the debut of the new 2021 Nissan Armada is on. Register today to watch the virtual reveal at www.nissanusa.com/live, and tune in Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. EST. For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan-global.com. You can… Continue reading @Nissan: First look at the new 2021 Nissan Armada 000138
Grab tells staff it’s ‘in a position to acquire’ as Gojek merger talk swirls
By Chen Lin, Anshuman Daga 3 Min Read SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Southeast Asia’s Grab has told employees the ride-hailing and food delivery company is well placed to make acquisitions as it talked up its strengths after a report that it was close to a merger with rival Gojek. Slideshow ( 2 images ) For its… Continue reading Grab tells staff it’s ‘in a position to acquire’ as Gojek merger talk swirls
Goldman Sachs says Tesla will sell 15 million cars per year by 2040 — nearly double General Motors (TSLA, GS)
Tesla’s already worth more than any other American automaker, and Goldman Sachs expects it to soon overtake their sales numbers too. The bank on Wednesday upped its financial estimates and price target for the automaker’s high-flying stock to $780, the highest on Wall Street, citing continued market share gains. “If Tesla sustains its mid to… Continue reading Goldman Sachs says Tesla will sell 15 million cars per year by 2040 — nearly double General Motors (TSLA, GS)
Europa Press: HeyCar launches in Spain its ‘online’ platform for used cars001052
MADRID, Dec. 3 (EUROPA PRESS) – Heycar has launched in Spain its ‘online’ platform for the sale of second-hand cars, which has models less than eight years old and 150,000 kilometers and has the collaboration of more than 180 dealers. Thus, the main objective of the firm is to create and offer better solutions, both… Continue reading Europa Press: HeyCar launches in Spain its ‘online’ platform for used cars001052
@VW Group: Insight: designing the Bugatti Bolide
Take a look at the creative force that powers Bugatti, and it is immediately obvious that a team of exceptionally talented designers are committed to a legacy of design excellence. This ambition is built on the incredibly rich history of Bugatti’s acclaimed racing heritage of the glorious 1920s and 1930s, while looking ahead to experiments… Continue reading @VW Group: Insight: designing the Bugatti Bolide
German Manager Magazin: Bernd Pischetsrieder as Chairman of the Daimler Supervisory Board: The last solution000383
Since taking office as Daimler-Boss tries Ola Källenius (51) as a green visionary. The group should be climate neutral by 2039. It goes without saying that “electric first” applies to all models. But while the CEO is building a more modern future, part of his supervisory body looked rather yesterday. The man who is largely… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Bernd Pischetsrieder as Chairman of the Daimler Supervisory Board: The last solution000383