Erling Henningstad loves fast, dynamic cars that handle beautifully. And he has known for many years that an internal combustion engine isn’t necessary to achieve that dream. The Oslo-based IT entrepreneur bought his first electric car back in 2012, and some 250,000 km later, he knows the new powertrain system inside-out. Best seller: the Taycan has allowed… Continue reading @VW Group: Norway: a country electrified003669
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Mercedes primes luxury EQG electric G-Class 4×4
Mercedes-Benz will preview the long-mooted electrification of its G-Class SUV with a concept at the Munich motor show that will spearhead the roll-out of a 4×4 sub-brand. It has been nearly two years since CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the Magna-built Land Rover Defender rival – launched in 1979 as the G-Wagen – would gain… Continue reading Mercedes primes luxury EQG electric G-Class 4×4
LG Energy Solution to have 6-year access to nickel, cobalt from Australian Mines amid heated competition over raw materials
LG Energy Solution secures 71,000 tonnes of nickel and 7,000 tonnes of cobalt for stable supply of key battery materials Secured key raw materials to power 1.3 million high-performance EVs LGES to raise competitiveness in ESG management by procuring raw materials using the most sustainable method SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG… Continue reading LG Energy Solution to have 6-year access to nickel, cobalt from Australian Mines amid heated competition over raw materials
Nuvve and Blue Bird use Fleet-as-a-Service leasing model for V2G-equipped electric school buses
Nuvve Holding (Nasdaq: NVVE), the developer of a proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) platform, and iconic school bus manufacturer Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) plan to use the financing resources of Levo Mobility to allow customers to lease V2G-enabled electric school buses, charging infrastructure and energy management for a flat monthly fee. Levo Mobility is a joint venture… Continue reading Nuvve and Blue Bird use Fleet-as-a-Service leasing model for V2G-equipped electric school buses
@Groupe PSA: PR COMBINING FAURECIA AND HELLA TO CREATE A GLOBAL LEADER IN FAST- GROWING AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, FULLY ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY MEGATRENDS002291
✓ Creation of the #7 global automotive supplier, with a highly advanced technologyportfolio addressing all industry megatrends✓ Combination of two highly complementary companies, sharing the same focus oninnovation, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and ESG✓ Hella’s identity, businesses and employees will play a major role within the combinedGroup, Lippstadt will be global headquarter for three out… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR COMBINING FAURECIA AND HELLA TO CREATE A GLOBAL LEADER IN FAST- GROWING AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, FULLY ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY MEGATRENDS002291
Faurecia to Take Over Auto Supplier Hella in $8 Billion Deal
(Bloomberg) — Faurecia SE agreed to take over Hella GmbH in a deal valuing the German automotive supplier at 6.8 billion euros ($8 billion), beating out rival bidders from the European car-parts industry. Nanterre, France-based Faurecia will purchase a 60% stake from Hella’s founding Hueck family through a mixture of cash and stock, according to… Continue reading Faurecia to Take Over Auto Supplier Hella in $8 Billion Deal
Combining Faurecia and Hella to create a global leader in fast-growing automotive technologies, fully aligned with industry megatrends
Nanterre (France), August 14, 2021 COMBINING FAURECIA AND HELLA TO CREATE A GLOBAL LEADER IN FAST-GROWING AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, FULLY ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY MEGATRENDS FAURECIA TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC TENDER CASH OFFER ON HELLA AND ACQUIRE ITS 60% STAKE FROM THE FAMILY POOL Creation of the #7 global automotive supplier, with a highly advanced technology portfolio… Continue reading Combining Faurecia and Hella to create a global leader in fast-growing automotive technologies, fully aligned with industry megatrends
Simple Energy launches 240km range e-scooter for Rs 110,000
Simple Energy has launched its Simple One electric scooter at Rs 110,000 (ex-showroom), which this excludes state subsidies. Powering the One is a 4.5kW motor that develops a claimed max torque figure of 72Nm. This motor gives the scooter a claimed 0-40kph time of 2.95sec. The claimed top speed, meanwhile, is 98kph or 105kph, depending… Continue reading Simple Energy launches 240km range e-scooter for Rs 110,000
PM announces Hydrogen Mission, self-reliance in energy by 2047
The National Hydrogen Mission was first announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22 in February this year. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday formally announced the launch of a National Hydrogen Mission to accelerate plans to generate the carbon-free fuel from renewables as he set a target of 2047 for India to achieve… Continue reading PM announces Hydrogen Mission, self-reliance in energy by 2047
Modi says India will soon unveil $1.35 trln infrastructure plan
NEW DELHI -India will launch a 100 trillion rupee ($1.35 trillion) national infrastructure plan that will help generate jobs and expand use of cleaner fuels to achieve the country’s climate goals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. The infrastructure programme, called “Gati Shakti“, will help boost productivity of industries and boost the economy, Modi… Continue reading Modi says India will soon unveil $1.35 trln infrastructure plan