Tag: Geely

Mercedes-Benz teams up with Luminar on self-driving tech

The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register San Francisco, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz will partner with self-driving sensor maker Luminar Technologies Inc (LAZR.O) to enable fully automated driving on… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz teams up with Luminar on self-driving tech

Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

China’s CATL launches battery swap service for electric cars

SHANGHAI (Reuters) — China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. on Tuesday launched a battery swap service for electric vehicles called EVOGO, which it said would allow drivers to change car batteries in one minute. The battery maker will set up swap stations in 10 cities around China and users will be able to access the service… Continue reading China’s CATL launches battery swap service for electric cars

China’s CATL launches service that lets users swap EV battery in a minute …

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) on Tuesday launched a battery swap service for electric vehicles (EV) called EVOGO, which it said would allow drivers to change car batteries in one minute. The battery maker will set up swap stations in ten cities around China and users will be able to access the service… Continue reading China’s CATL launches service that lets users swap EV battery in a minute …

@Geely: Tue 18 Jan 2022Pioneering agency restructure of Lotus’ UK retail network completeLotus has completed the restructure of its UK retail network with a f…

Lotus is first automotive brand globally to move entire home market network to full agency agreement across all vehicle lines 13 retail agencies with restructured authorised repairer network now in place Restructure completed ahead of Emira customer deliveries later this year UK network ‘open points’ to soon be closed with new appointments (Hethel, UK –… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 18 Jan 2022Pioneering agency restructure of Lotus’ UK retail network completeLotus has completed the restructure of its UK retail network with a f…

Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience

Parking services provider Parkopedia has introduced a new system designed to help EV owners easily find, manage and pay for charging sessions from within their vehicles. “Parking and charging are interconnected experiences,” Parkopedia points out. “A car must be parked to charge. Only a solution that successfully combines both services can create the complete user… Continue reading Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience

@Geely: Emgrand L Hits the Market

The newest variation of Geely’s bestselling range comes with a fresh new look and specification to match.  – On the final day of 2021, Geely Auto released a new edition of its best-selling series, the Emgrand, incorporating the brand’s new design language as well as a variety of updated tech, functionality, comforts, and safety features.… Continue reading @Geely: Emgrand L Hits the Market

@Geely: Wed 12 Jan 2022Lotus Tech Creative Centre: a new design hub to drive forward global transformationFrom the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in W…

LTCC leading design on Type 132 and other all-electric lifestyle cars from Lotus Head of studio is Ben Payne, overseen by Peter Horbury and in close collaboration with Russell Carr Creative philosophy inspired by progressive start-ups and design agencies Based in Warwickshire, in the UK’s automotive heartland (Hethel, UK – 12 January 2022) – From… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 12 Jan 2022Lotus Tech Creative Centre: a new design hub to drive forward global transformationFrom the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in W…

Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Tesla best-selling brand ahead of Volkswagen in 2021 Tesla’s Model 3 most popular model overall BEVs seen taking 75-80% of Norway market in 2022 OSLO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Electric cars made up nearly two thirds of Norway’s new sales in 2021, with Tesla the top selling automobile brand overall, as the country pursues its… Continue reading Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole