D The first battery cell production for electric cars on German soil is being built in Erfurt, Thuringia. But her owner is not a German automaker. The operator comes from far away China. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is the name of the company, which is currently emerging as the world leader in the… Continue reading China is Europe in battery production
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BVRLA launches ‘Plug-in-Pledge’ to increase take-up of plug-in EVs
The BVRLA has launched an ambitious ‘Plug-in Pledge’ that will see its members’ combined plug-in vehicle fleet size rise from 50,000 today to 720,000 by 2025. By that time, vehicle rental and leasing companies will be buying 300,000 plug-in vehicles per year. This represents an increase in the industry’s share of annual new plug-in hybrid… Continue reading BVRLA launches ‘Plug-in-Pledge’ to increase take-up of plug-in EVs
Valeo relies on “light” electrification of cars
In recent months, a silent revolution is under way on the Côte d’Opale. Here, in Etaples, close to the seaside resort of Le Touquet (Pas-de-Calais), since March Valeo has produced 48-volt starter-alternators, in addition to its 12-volt classics. Seen from afar, the difference is barely perceptible: the craft is just bigger than its cousin. But… Continue reading Valeo relies on “light” electrification of cars
GEELY Discloses New Global Automobile Architecture BMA
BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recent years, automobile modular architecture, such as TNGA of Toyota, MQB and MLB of Volkswagen, has become a major trend in the auto industry. International leading automobile enterprises are sparing no effort to develop their own modular architecture, for modular technology has been an important criterion for evaluating whether an automobile company has… Continue reading GEELY Discloses New Global Automobile Architecture BMA
Waymo-branded Jaguar I-Pace vehicles hit the streets of San Francisco
Waymo’s next phase in self-driving cars has begun. The former Google self-driving project that spun out to become a business under Alphabet has received its first three all-electric I-Pace crossover sport utility produced by Jaguar Land Rover. These I-Pace EVS — the first on U.S. roads outside of JLR’s own fleet — can be seen driving around… Continue reading Waymo-branded Jaguar I-Pace vehicles hit the streets of San Francisco
Press Releases – Environmental impact of car production strongly reduced over last decade
Brussels, 12 July 2018 – The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that auto makers have significantly reduced the environmental impact of manufacturing over the last decade, even though the number of cars produced increased from 11.9 million in 2013 to 17 million in 2017. The new figures, recently published in… Continue reading Press Releases – Environmental impact of car production strongly reduced over last decade
Analyst Gushes About Upside for General Motors Company (GM) Self-Driving Division
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is reportedly considering a spinoff for its self-driving business unit. According to one analyst, self-driving car company Cruise could be worth a staggering valuation. Business Insider has the scoop on GM’s potential goldmine. Cruise, the self-driving car company bought by General Motors in 2016, could be worth a whopping $43 billion, RBC… Continue reading Analyst Gushes About Upside for General Motors Company (GM) Self-Driving Division
Toyota Launches Car Share Service in Honolulu Through Servco Pacific Inc.
HONOLULU (July 10, 2018) – A jaunt to the beach, a quick errand or the drive to work. These activities just became more manageable for residents of Honolulu and visitors alike with today’s launch of a creative new mobility solution called Hui – a round-trip, station-based car share service. Operated by Servco Pacific (Servco), Toyota’s… Continue reading Toyota Launches Car Share Service in Honolulu Through Servco Pacific Inc.
E-scooter start-up Lime raises £232m from Uber and Alphabet
Uber and Alphabet are investing in start-up Lime as competition in the bike and scooter hiring industry hots up. Lime raised $335m (£232m) in a round of funding led by GV, formerly Google Ventures. Other new investors include Google’s parent Alphabet, IVP, Atomico and Fidelity, the company said in a blog post. “In addition, Uber is… Continue reading E-scooter start-up Lime raises £232m from Uber and Alphabet
VW names Sedran as head of commercial vehicles
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has named Thomas Sedran to lead its commercial vehicles division, VW said on Tuesday, confirming media reports. FILE PHOTO: Mechanic staff work on the production line of Volkswagen e-Golf in the Glaeserne Manufaktur plant in Dresden, Germany May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo Currently VW’s head of strategy, Sedran will… Continue reading VW names Sedran as head of commercial vehicles