TOKYO — Honda Motor has begun exploring deep inside the human brain in an effort to develop more powerful technologies to make driving safer. In one of its latest projects, the Japanese automaker is using behavioral neuroscience to create a driver-assist system that makes driving vastly safer. By the middle of the century, Honda hopes that none… Continue reading Honda studies the brain to develop smarter driver-assist systems
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Over seven generations and almost 40 years, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has defined what a hot hatchback should be. The Volkswagen Golf R has become a performance standard of its own, offering all-wheel-drive grip and refined power. This year, the eighth generation of both legends arrive in the United States to keep the spirit of… Continue reading @VW Group: 003850
Schaeffler opens new e-mobility plant built to the very latest standards of sustainability
2021-09-17 | Herzogenaurach/Szombathely Establishment of Szombathely II plant in Hungary highlights Schaeffler Group’s ambitions for growth in electro-mobility 15,000 sqm production facility for electrified powertrain components and systems meets highest standards of sustainability New plant demonstrates Schaeffler’s advanced capabilities in sustainability and e-mobility Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at… Continue reading Schaeffler opens new e-mobility plant built to the very latest standards of sustainability
HPCL to build 5,000 EV charging stations in 3 years
Most of the planned 5,000 charging stations would be built in its fuel retail outlets. Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) plans to build 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations in three years in a move that could help boost wider adoption of EVs in the country and secure a significant share of the charging market for the… Continue reading HPCL to build 5,000 EV charging stations in 3 years
Charging infrastructure: The roadblock that could stop electric vehicles in their tracks
The Government of India (GoI) launched the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage to promote clean, connected, shared and holistic mobility initiatives in March 2019. Electric mobility has gained traction in India in recent years with a concerted focus towards incentives on vehicle and charging infrastructure, demand creation, and an enabling policy and… Continue reading Charging infrastructure: The roadblock that could stop electric vehicles in their tracks
Elon Musk: Software will shape future of the car industry; Chinese automakers are most competitive with Tesla
In new comments, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that software will shape the future of the automotive industry and added that he believes Chinese automakers are most competitive with Tesla on that front. Musk made a pre-recorded appearance at the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Hainan, China. For those used to hearing Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk: Software will shape future of the car industry; Chinese automakers are most competitive with Tesla
Kotak Group strengthens vehicle loan biz, acquires VW Finance’s loan portfolio in India
In what indicates changing market dynamics in India, Kotak Mahindra Group has acquired the vehicle financing loan portfolio of Volkswagen Finance Pvt Ltd (VWFPL), the Indian captive financing arm of the Volkswagen Group. While Kotak Mahindra Prime (Kotak Prime) will acquire the passenger cars and two-wheelers portfolio, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL) will acquire the… Continue reading Kotak Group strengthens vehicle loan biz, acquires VW Finance’s loan portfolio in India
CATL and BASF have signed a framework agreement to accelerate the achievement of global carbon neutrality goals
The cooperation is focused on cathode active materials and battery recycling The partnership supports both companies’ commitment to global carbon neutrality and CATL’s localization strategy in Europe NINGDE, China, Sept. 16, 2021 /CNW/ — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and BASF SE (BASF) announced a strategic partnership on battery materials solutions, including cathode active… Continue reading CATL and BASF have signed a framework agreement to accelerate the achievement of global carbon neutrality goals
Citroen C3 unveiled, to be introduced in India in 2022
French carmaker, Citroen, has unveiled its latest offering for India and emerging markets, the Citroen C3. A mass-market, sub-four-metre hatchback with crossover styling, it is built on Citroen’s common modular platform CMP. The Citroen C3 will be introduced in the country in the first half of next year and be locally produced at the company’s plant… Continue reading Citroen C3 unveiled, to be introduced in India in 2022
@Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships
Two all-new PHEV & HEV powertrain options, a first for Sorento Estimated all-electric driving range of up to 51 kilometers on PHEV Sorento PHEV Price starting at $44,995 MSRP Sorento HEV to arrive in the fall, pricing to be announced TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kia Canada introduces the first-ever Sorento Hybrid and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships