In the ninth month of 2019, 12,751 vehicles of these types have been delivered in Spain. All Autonomous Communities increased their purchases of hybrid vehicles in September. This market grows 55%. Madrid, October 1, 2019 – Enrollment of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles (passenger cars, ATVs, commercial and industrial vehicles and buses) increased in September… Continue reading Enrollment of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles grew 63.5% in September
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A brief guide
Semiconductors – one way, then another Semiconductors are chemical substances that have the properties both of electrical conductors and of non-conductors – hence semiconductors. As microchips, they are built into practically every kind of electrical system. They are a key technology of the connected world. Silicon/silicon carbide – the raw material of the connected world… Continue reading A brief guide
STRIVE, ITOCHU invest in Japanese flying car developer SkyDrive’s $14m round
Japanese flying car developer SkyDrive has secured $14 million in a fresh funding round, which will finance the startup to carry out flight tests with humans on board. Tokyo-based venture capital firm STRIVE III Limited Liability Partnership and ITOCHU Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of Japanese ITOCHU Corporation, poured money into the new round.… Continue reading STRIVE, ITOCHU invest in Japanese flying car developer SkyDrive’s $14m round
India’s competition watchdog puts a brake on Hyundai-Kia $300m investment in Ola
As Ola dragged its feet on CCI ‘s directive and did not submit the report on time CCI termed the proposal as invalid. Go to Source
CEO David Krane suggests GV could sell the rest of its Uber stake at the end of its lockup period next month
Today at TC’s Disrupt show in San Francisco, we took the stage with David Krane, a longtime veteran of Google who took the reins as the CEO of its venture arm, GV, three years ago but hasn’t spoken publicly since. We asked him why he’s been in hiding before diving into some questions about Uber… Continue reading CEO David Krane suggests GV could sell the rest of its Uber stake at the end of its lockup period next month
Videos showing Tesla’s Smart Summon feature doing bizarre things have gotten the NHTSA’s attention (TSLA)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into Tesla‘s Smart Summon feature, Reuters‘ David Shepardson first reported. Smart Summon allows Tesla vehicles with the most robust version of the Autopilot driver-assistance system to drive in parking lots without anyone in the car. NHTSA is aware of reports related to Smart Summon and is… Continue reading Videos showing Tesla’s Smart Summon feature doing bizarre things have gotten the NHTSA’s attention (TSLA)
Indian antitrust watchdog throws Hyundai-Kia-Ola deal in doubt
BANGALORE — The Competition Commission of India, an antitrust watchdog, has thrown into disarray a plan by South Korean automaker Hyundai and its affiliate Kia Motor to invest $300 million in ride-hailing unicorn Ola. In response to an application sent by the three companies seeking approval, the regulator asked Ola’s parent ANI Technologies to outline the impact on competition… Continue reading Indian antitrust watchdog throws Hyundai-Kia-Ola deal in doubt
Dana and Valeo Collaborate to Supply Complete 48-Volt Electric Vehicle Systems
MAUMEE, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) and Valeo today announced a global collaboration to develop and supply 48-volt electric-vehicle systems for new-mobility applications, including low-speed electric and hybrid e-AWD vehicles. The first system is scheduled to launch in early 2020 with a major European automaker on series-produced cars. The joint… Continue reading Dana and Valeo Collaborate to Supply Complete 48-Volt Electric Vehicle Systems
NewMotion and Chargepoint sign networks sign UK roaming partnership
NewMotion, Shell’s charging network subsidiary, and ChargePoint have announced a roaming partnership that will enable EV drivers in the UK to access both charging networks without the need to create a new account. ChargePoint users will gain access to NewMotion’s public charging network both in the UK and across Europe. The agreement also includes the… Continue reading NewMotion and Chargepoint sign networks sign UK roaming partnership
Malaysia proposes $20 mln fine on Grab for abusive practices
FILE PHOTO: A Grab logo is pictured at the Money 20/20 Asia Fintech Trade Show in Singapore March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Anshuman Daga/File Photo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s competition regulator has proposed a fine of 86 million ringgit ($20.53 million) on ride-hailing firm Grab for violating the country’s competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on… Continue reading Malaysia proposes $20 mln fine on Grab for abusive practices