Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. The proposed new business would clear the way for Volvo Cars to focus on the development of its… Continue reading Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations
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Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volvo Cars will merge its engine development and manufacturing assets with those of parent Geely, creating a division to supply in-house brands Lotus, LEVC, Lynk and Proton, and also potential rivals with next-generation combustion and hybrid engines. It marks the latest example of consolidation in the engine manufacturing sector as tighter emissions… Continue reading Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations
Polestar 2 Pricing Confirmed For European Launch Markets
Polestar 2 starts in Europe at around €60,000 but is fully equipped, with WLTP range of 500 km (311 miles). Polestar announced the final prices for the upcoming all-electric performance fastback Polestar 2 model in European launch markets, where first customer deliveries are expected from June 2020. Prices start at under €60,000 ($65,900) (including VAT tax… Continue reading Polestar 2 Pricing Confirmed For European Launch Markets
Electric car: Volvo announces the start of production of the Polestar 2
Volvo wants in a few months with the production of the electric cars Start Polestar 2 The first customers are her automobile in the summer of 2020 to receive. October 4, 2019, 10:59 am, Werner Pluta Electric car Polestar 2: The Launch Edition has various optional extras. (Image: Volvo) The electric Volvo is coming: The… Continue reading Electric car: Volvo announces the start of production of the Polestar 2
15 Tesla Semi electric trucks to replace diesel trucks at Pepsi facility
15 Tesla Semi electric trucks are going to help PepsiCo replace all of its existing diesel-powered freight equipment with “zero-emission (ZE) and near-zero emission (NZE)” trucks and equipment at its Frito-Lay Modesto, California manufacturing site. We reported on the project earlier this year when PepsiCo submitted it to the California Air Resources Board and San… Continue reading 15 Tesla Semi electric trucks to replace diesel trucks at Pepsi facility
The Volvo Group Passes the Milestone of One Million Connected Customer Assets for Increased Sustainability, Uptime and Safety
“The connected solutions bring increased vehicle and construction equipment uptime for our customers, better safety for drivers, operators and other road users – and of course – less emissions of carbon dioxide. The first million connected assets is only the start, we are committed to remain a leader in this field,” says Martin Lundstedt, President… Continue reading The Volvo Group Passes the Milestone of One Million Connected Customer Assets for Increased Sustainability, Uptime and Safety
2 Oct 2019 GKN Automotive continues partnership with Panasonic Jaguar Raci…
GKN Automotive and Panasonic Jaguar Racing to share knowledge and expertise throughout Formula E season Team sponsorship continues GKN Automotive’s remarkable motorsport heritage GKN Automotive offers unrivalled experience with more than one million eDrive systems produced GKN Automotive, the world’s leading supplier of automotive all-wheel drive and electric driveline technology and systems, is continuing its… Continue reading 2 Oct 2019 GKN Automotive continues partnership with Panasonic Jaguar Raci…
Kandi Hainan Manufactured Pure EV Model K23 to be Launched in the American Market
JINHUA, China, Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), announced today that Kandi brand electric vehicle (“EV”) model K23, manufactured by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Kandi Electric Vehicles (Hainan) Co., Ltd.* (“Kandi Hainan”), received eligibility for up to $7,500.00 in tax credits under the… Continue reading Kandi Hainan Manufactured Pure EV Model K23 to be Launched in the American Market
Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…
Dan has previously held senior roles with Williams Advanced Engineering and Prodrive Automotive Technologies Lotus Engineering is an internationally recognised consultancy delivering design, engineering and manufacturing expertise predominantly in the automotive sector (Hethel, UK – 1 October 2019) – Lotus Engineering has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dan Burge as Commercial… Continue reading Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…
Volvo UK boss: focus is electric XC40 and online sales
Volvo’s new UK boss has outlined a three-point plan focused on electric cars, boosting online sales and improving dealer profitability – while Brexit is lower down his priority list. In his first interview since taking over in June, Kristian Elvefors said his first big challenge is to launch Volvo’s first all-electric model, a variant of… Continue reading Volvo UK boss: focus is electric XC40 and online sales