Tag: Electric vehicles

Apple’s Lightning cable turns 10, but its time is over

In September 2012, Apple introduced the iPhone 5 — it was bigger, faster, and more powerful than its predecessor, but perhaps the most revolutionary change was how you charged it. Onstage to introduce the new phone, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller announced that the company was switching from the 30-pin connector that had been on… Continue reading Apple’s Lightning cable turns 10, but its time is over

Driving the Lucid – a fast-as-lightning family saloon

Receive free Cars, bikes, planes and boats updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Cars, bikes, planes and boats news every morning. Defying the odds in the world of car startups, where new companies can be valued in the billions but never actually put a vehicle on the road,… Continue reading Driving the Lucid – a fast-as-lightning family saloon

The EU wants to enforce better phone battery life and spare parts

The European Commission is seeking to improve phone and tablet battery life and spare parts availability. In draft proposals published this week, European regulators are planning to force phone manufacturers to supply at least 15 different parts to professional repairers for five years after a device first goes on sale. Consumers will also get guaranteed… Continue reading The EU wants to enforce better phone battery life and spare parts

Geotab devient la première entreprise dédiée à la télématique à recevoir la validation SBTi pour ses objectifs de réduction des émissions

Les objectifs de réduction des émissions de Geotab sont approuvés et alignés sur l’ambition de 1,5°C PARIS, 1er septembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Geotab, leader mondial de la télématique et du transport connecté, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle est la première entreprise dédiée à la télématique à voir ses objectifs de réduction des émissions validés et approuvés… Continue reading Geotab devient la première entreprise dédiée à la télématique à recevoir la validation SBTi pour ses objectifs de réduction des émissions

Geotab becomes the first dedicated telematics company to receive SBTi validation for its emissions reduction targets

Company’s emissions reduction targets approved and aligned with 1.5°C ambition TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced that it is the first dedicated telematics company to have its emissions reduction targets validated and approved by the  Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Geotab’s targets meet… Continue reading Geotab becomes the first dedicated telematics company to receive SBTi validation for its emissions reduction targets

New Yorkers Complete Nearly 20,000 Electric Demo Rides at Electrify Expo’s Inaugural New York Stop

Toyota and BMW Showcased All-New Vehicles for North America Hover 1 Kids Zone Sets Test-Ride Record in New York Onyx Shows Off Brand New E-Bike, LZR AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Electrify Expo, North America’s largest electric vehicle festival (www.electrifyexpo.com), wrapped up its third stop at Nassau Coliseum this past weekend on Long… Continue reading New Yorkers Complete Nearly 20,000 Electric Demo Rides at Electrify Expo’s Inaugural New York Stop

Tesla (TSLA) scouts factory sites in Quebec and Ontario

Tesla has now disclosed that it is lobbying the Canadian government for an accelerated permitting process to build a factory in the country. At the same time, it reportedly scouted factory sites in Quebec and Ontario. We have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential factory in Canada. In June, Electrek obtained… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) scouts factory sites in Quebec and Ontario

@Geely: Thu 01 Sep 2022Lotus launches new e-commerce site for parts, accessories and merchandise 1 | 8 | 0 Lotus estimates that up to 70% of …

New online retail platform for current and legacy cars dating back to 1981 Latest Lotus merchandise plus some heritage items also available via parts.lotuscars.com UK customers can either collect, or choose direct delivery, from retail agent Official parts manuals also available to help owners keep their Lotus performing to specification Hethel, UK – 1 September… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 01 Sep 2022Lotus launches new e-commerce site for parts, accessories and merchandise 1 | 8 | 0 Lotus estimates that up to 70% of …