Daimler Trucks takes next logical step in truck electrification with battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic eEconic is based on all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros eEconic is ideal as waste-collection vehicle ideal in inner-city traffic due to high levels of ergonomics and safety. Electric drive has environmental and efficiency advantages Practical use of the eEconic is to start in 2021… Continue reading All-Electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic Is Coming
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Peugeot expands the electrified range with the hybrid versions of 3008 and 508
PSA GROUP The Casa del Leone expands the electrified range available with the introduction of 3008 and 508 fastbacks and station wagons in the draft version. January 18, 2020 1 ‘of reading Peugeot expands its range of electrified vehicles with the introduction of the Plug-in hybrid versions of the SUV 3008 (Hybrid and for the… Continue reading Peugeot expands the electrified range with the hybrid versions of 3008 and 508
Interview with Thomas Ulbrich and Kerstin Andreae: “E-mobility can only succeed with each other” – VW and the energy sector are approaching each other
Andreae and Ulbrich The BDEW general manager and the VW brand board member for electromobility bring the energy and automotive industries together. (Photo: Nils Bröer for Handelsblatt) Volkswagen only sees the need for state subsidies for electric cars in the early days. “We are committed to promoting the start phase of the switch to e-mobility.… Continue reading Interview with Thomas Ulbrich and Kerstin Andreae: “E-mobility can only succeed with each other” – VW and the energy sector are approaching each other
Decision to introduce Nexon EV based on cost factor: Tata Motors
PUNE: Tata Motors’ decision to introduce the electric version of Nexon SUV was based on several calculations, including the cost factor, Shailesh Chandra, president, electric mobility business and corporate strategy, Tata Motors, said on Friday.Chandra explained that the price range of the electric version was closer to the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) model of… Continue reading Decision to introduce Nexon EV based on cost factor: Tata Motors
Collective bargaining: Daimler boss Källenius calls IG Metall for moderation
Ola Källenius The Daimler boss has prescribed a savings program for his company. (Photo: Reuters) Stuttgart Daimler-Boss Ola Källenius has the IG metal called for restraint in the upcoming collective bargaining. “In this situation, we think it is very, very sensible to adjust the requirements accordingly,” said Källenius in an interview with the “Automobilwoche” (Monday).… Continue reading Collective bargaining: Daimler boss Källenius calls IG Metall for moderation
Bugatti’s boss on Chiron variants, profitability and autonomous cars
The industry is incredibly fast-paced right now, but does Bugatti operate in a separate bubble? Our day-to-day struggles are completely different to a premium car brand. But the challenges of the future are touching us, such as digitalisation or electrification, if we look into a wider model range. It would be a given for a… Continue reading Bugatti’s boss on Chiron variants, profitability and autonomous cars
Uber’s vending machines didn’t work, so now cars are moving billboards – Mashable
Well that didn’t work.Image: cargo By Sasha Lekach2020-01-18 19:13:42 UTC The convenience of grabbing a pair of earbuds or a late-night bag of chips from within your Uber ride has worn off. In-car vending machines — as the snack boxes from companies like Cargo and Vendy were called — in your Uber or Lyft have… Continue reading Uber’s vending machines didn’t work, so now cars are moving billboards – Mashable
Nio-backed ride-hailing app Dida looking to raise $300 million
Jan 17, 2020 2 min read (Image credit: Dida Chuxing) Chinese ride-hailing platform Dida Chuxing is seeking up to $300 million in pre-IPO funding from investors including Tencent, Chinese media reported Thursday. Why it matters: Beijing-based Dida is the second-largest ride-hailing service in China and one of the few to say it is profitable. If able… Continue reading Nio-backed ride-hailing app Dida looking to raise $300 million
Great Wall Motors and General Motors Sign Agreement …
• Agreement subject to necessary government and regulatory approvals • Great Wall Motors’ investment will provide more local jobs and boost development of the supply chain, R&D and related industries • Talegaon plant key to Great Wall Motors’ plans to enter India’s domestic vehicle market Talegaon | India — Great Wall Motors (GWM) and General… Continue reading Great Wall Motors and General Motors Sign Agreement …
@VW Group: Test drives on the computer
No person is more attentive in traffic situations than a driver assistance system. Nonetheless, both optical and radar-based sensor systems are required to capture the environment for this purpose much more accurately than an experienced driver would ever be able to do. Using the data from the numerous camera, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic systems installed… Continue reading @VW Group: Test drives on the computer