Brussels, 9 June 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission. The associations support the goal of funding 1 million public charging points referred to in the plan. However, they note that this objective was… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan
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Lipscomb Cars to open Volvo dealership on Canterbury
Lipscomb Cars is set to open a new Volvo dealership in Canterbury following the lift of the Coronavirus restrictions. The dealership had been set to open in March, but delays with a permanent mains electric power connection caused final works to cancelled by the network provider as non-essential. With the lifting of work restrictions, a… Continue reading Lipscomb Cars to open Volvo dealership on Canterbury
Tesla supplier ready to make million-mile battery
A Chinese car battery-maker says it is ready to manufacture a product capable of powering a vehicle for 1.2 million miles (two million kilometres) across the course of a 16-year lifespan. By contrast, most automakers only offer warranties ranging from 60,000 to 150,000 miles over a three to eight-year period on their cars’ batteries. Contemporary… Continue reading Tesla supplier ready to make million-mile battery
@Daimler: Daimler Truck AG establishes new company Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG
Andreas Gorbach and Prof. Dr. Christian Mohrdieck are the managing directors of the new fuel cell subsidiary. The new company is later to transition into a joint venture planned with Volvo Group. Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG and Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG: “The… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Truck AG establishes new company Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG
Volvo: Lockdown has changed car sales forever
Asked whether the online sales service has helped push sales during lockdown Elvefors said: “It has, and I’m sure that approach is here to stay now. Even with dealerships opening, the social-distancing rules are likely to limit demand, and there are people, such as those on high-risk grounds, who will be unwilling or unable to… Continue reading Volvo: Lockdown has changed car sales forever
@Geely: Kandi Technologies Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
JINHUA, China, June 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2020.First Quarter HighlightsTotal revenues decreased 64.7% to $6.4 million for the first quarter of 2020, from $18.1 million in the same period of 2019.Electric Vehicle… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Technologies Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
@Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For May 2020 Was 108,822 Units
2020 June 05, Hong Kong. Geely Automobile Holding Limited (Group) announced that the 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 May 2020 was 108,822 units, an increase of approximately 20% from the same period last… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For May 2020 Was 108,822 Units
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@Geely: Tue 12 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…
• New airflow animation explains the Evija all-electric hypercar’s unique porosity and phenomenal downforce • Highly experienced senior engineer with 30+ years at Lotus details philosophy of the Evija’s sophisticated aerodynamics (Hethel, UK – 12 May 2020) – The unique porosity and phenomenal downforce of the Evija all-electric hypercar has been brought to life… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 12 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…
Vertu Motors announces acquisition intention in 2019 financial results
Vertu Motors declared an intention to add new manufacturer partners as it grows through acquisition in a 2019 results statement following its first two days of showroom trading since the COVID-19 lockdown. Group chief executive, Robert Forrester, told AM “there’s no point being pessimistic” as he discussed the results of the group’s financial year to… Continue reading Vertu Motors announces acquisition intention in 2019 financial results