China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles: sources

BEIJING: China’s Baidu Inc is considering making its own electric vehicles and has held talks with automakers about the possibility, said three people with knowledge of the matter, the latest move in a race among tech firms to develop smart cars. The search engine leader, which also develops autonomous driving technology and internet connectivity infrastructure,… Continue reading China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles: sources

New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing

The new Lynk&Co Zero, an electric coupé-SUV built on a new dedicated EV architecture set to underpin future Volvo models, has completed its first dynamic testing in China, ahead of going on sale in the country next year. The Volkswagen ID 4 rival will be the first electric model from Geely’s Chinese premium brand, which… Continue reading New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing

Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that future models will use new materials created with recycled wasteland and ocean plastic, as part of a new company-wide sustainability drive.  The British company has teamed up with Italian fibre and polymer giant Aquaful, with next generation cars set to be offered with floor mats and interior trims using… Continue reading Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste

China’s Great Wall plans new electric, smart vehicle brand – sources

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Great Wall Motor plans to launch a new standalone brand for electric and smart vehicles, sources familiar with the plan said, as automakers in world’s biggest car market pursue growth in the new segment. Inspired by the market success of electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc,… Continue reading China’s Great Wall plans new electric, smart vehicle brand – sources

German Manager Magazin: Lufthansa will train pilots for Lilium air taxis000395

The electric air taxi manufacturer Lilium lets the pilots of its planned whiz kid off theLufthansa– Train flight school. “Lilium and Lufthansa Aviation Training will jointly develop a pilot selection and training program to qualify pilots for the Lilium Jet,” announced the two companies in Munich on Wednesday. In the first phase, already qualified commercial… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Lufthansa will train pilots for Lilium air taxis000395

Eco-conscious car subscription platform finn.auto raises $24.2M, with White Star and Zalando founders

Finn.auto — which allows people to subscribe to their car instead of owning it, and offsetting their CO₂ emissions — has raised a $24.2 million / €20 million Series A funding round. White Star Capital (which has also invested in Tier Mobility), and the Zalando co-CEOs Rubin Ritter, David Schneider and Robert Gentz, are new… Continue reading Eco-conscious car subscription platform finn.auto raises $24.2M, with White Star and Zalando founders

@Geely: Kandi Technologies Issues Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders

Jinhua, China, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (the “Company” or “Kandi”) today issued a letter to its shareholders from the Chairman as below:Dear Kandi Shareholder,On November 30, 2020, a firm with an acknowledged short position in Kandi stock issued a “research report” that leveled a series of… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Technologies Issues Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders

@Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For November 2020 Was 150,517 Units

2020 December 07, Hong Kong. Geely Automobile Holding Limited (Group) announced that the total sales volume of the Group (including the sales volume of LYNK & CO-branded vehicles sold by the Group’s 50%-owned joint venture) for the month of November 2020 was 150,517 units, an increase of approximately 5% from the same period last year… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For November 2020 Was 150,517 Units

VECV’s new Bhopal truck plant starts production, to add 40,000 capacity in first phase

VE Commercial Vehicles today commenced the commercial operations at its new, state-of-the-art truck manufacturing unit at Bagroda, Bhopal, making it the company’s 8th manufacturing facility in the state of Madhya Pradesh and has been set up with Industry 4.0 standards.  The new manufacturing facility was inaugurated by the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh… Continue reading VECV’s new Bhopal truck plant starts production, to add 40,000 capacity in first phase