Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240
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Rivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers
At the start of the month, Rivian achieved a major milestone. The Environmental Protection Agency published official range estimates for the company’s R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, putting both vehicles one step closer to an official launch. Rivian has now hit another important milestone. After months of building pre-production vehicles, this morning our first… Continue reading Rivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers
Foxconn and Thailand’s PTT aim to rule EV market in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK — Thai oil and gas group PTT signed a joint venture deal with leading contract electronics producer Foxconn on Tuesday to make electric vehicles, propelling Bangkok’s strategy to turn Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy into the region’s top manufacturer and exporter of EVs. The state-owned PTT and the Taiwanese manufacturer look to produce EVs and… Continue reading Foxconn and Thailand’s PTT aim to rule EV market in Southeast Asia
@Nissan: New Japan-market Nissan GT-R unveiled000469
2021/09/14 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Japan-market GT-R. The model line-up includes two limited grades, the GT-R Premium Edition T-spec and GT-R Track Edition Engineered by NISMO T-spec. All are scheduled to go on sale in the second half of October. GT-R Premium edition T-spec GT-R Track edition engineered… Continue reading @Nissan: New Japan-market Nissan GT-R unveiled000469
@Nissan: New limited-production ‘T-spec’ edition joins Nissan GT-R lineup000469
September 14, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced a special, limited production 2021 GT-R “T-spec” edition, which will be available in two iconic body colors and with a range of upgraded features. Slotting in above the GT-R Premium grade, the new, limited-volume GT-R T-spec adds wider front fenders from the previous Track Edition, gold-painted… Continue reading @Nissan: New limited-production ‘T-spec’ edition joins Nissan GT-R lineup000469
Mitsubishi to use Nissan-made platform for all Japan models
TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop developing car platforms for the Japanese market and instead use vehicle bases made by ally Nissan Motor beginning around 2026, Nikkei has learned, the latest indication of realignment in an industry that requires huge investments in technology. Mitsubishi aims to shift its research and development investment into electric vehicles and… Continue reading Mitsubishi to use Nissan-made platform for all Japan models
Chinese carmakers outperform international rivals amid chip shortages
A technician works at the workshop of the carmaking-related chip production company in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province. [PhotoXinhua] Leading Chinese automakers have been more resilient than international marques in the country amid chip shortages and rising materials costs, said Fitch Ratings. Chinese companies like Great Wall Motors and Changan reported gross profit gains in the first… Continue reading Chinese carmakers outperform international rivals amid chip shortages
Analysts yawn as Ford confirms itty bitty EcoSport will end sales in US in 2022
Goodbye, little EcoSport. The subcompact crossover SUV with a small but mighty following is a casualty of a decision to shut down Ford manufacturing operations in India, the company confirmed Thursday. The EcoSport will be built and exported to the U.S. through mid-2022. Meanwhile, Europe will continue to get its supply from a factory in Romania with no plans to stop,… Continue reading Analysts yawn as Ford confirms itty bitty EcoSport will end sales in US in 2022
DisruptedNissan-backed Chinese startup WeRide develops self-driving vans6:43 AM UTC
People walk past a WeRide autonomous driving robobus near its office in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 11, 2021. Picture taken May 11, 2021. REUTERS/Yilei Sun BEIJING, Sept 9 (Reuters) – WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving startup, said on Thursday that it would start developing self-driving vans for urban logistics service, with automaker JMC (000550.SZ)… Continue reading DisruptedNissan-backed Chinese startup WeRide develops self-driving vans6:43 AM UTC
@niche: Sono Motors Is Expanding Its Car Sharing Service Beyond the Sion – Any Car Can Be Shared via the Sono App001211
Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Is Expanding Its Car Sharing Service Beyond the Sion – Any Car Can Be Shared via the Sono App001211