Rolls-Royce and Hyundai partner on air taxi hydrogen fuel system

Rolls-Royce and Hyundai are partnering to develop a fuel-cell electric propulsion system for advanced air mobility. The collaboration, announced Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow in the U.K., will combine Rolls-Royce’s aviation expertise with Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell technology. Together, the automakers aim to deliver a joint fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration by 2025. Aerospace could be… Continue reading Rolls-Royce and Hyundai partner on air taxi hydrogen fuel system

Ather Energy launches new 450X Gen 3 with 146km range, adds TPMS

Smart electric scooter maker Ather Energy has launched its newest product – the 450X Gen-3. Equipped with a bigger (by 25%) and more powerful 3.7 kWh battery, the newest Ather has an ARAI-certified range of 146km and a ‘TrueRange’ of 105km on a single charge. The 450X Gen-3 is priced at Rs 155,657 (ex-showroom, Bangalore)… Continue reading Ather Energy launches new 450X Gen 3 with 146km range, adds TPMS

Why Tesla, Rivian, and Nio Stock Popped Today

American City Business Journals Farnborough 2022: Boeing snares more orders for 737 MAX The Boeing Co.’s narrow-body 737 MAX continues to be its star at the Farnborough International Airshow in London. The manufacturer, which on Monday revealed an order for 100 MAX jets from Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), on Tuesday announced a deal for… Continue reading Why Tesla, Rivian, and Nio Stock Popped Today

Embracing the Software-Defined Vehicle Business Model

Embracing the Software-Defined Vehicle Business Model Software is now the name of the game in mobility. Whether it’s personal or shared rides, transit vans or trucks, software is becoming noticeably ubiquitous as a central factor throughout the mobility ecosystem. And nowhere is this more apparent than in the passenger vehicle market. Car owners traditionally replace… Continue reading Embracing the Software-Defined Vehicle Business Model

@Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Set to Arrive at Dealerships this Fall

Adding to the recently launched gasoline-powered and hybrid models, Sportage Plug-In Hybrid is set to arrive in Fall 2022 PHEV variant offers up to 55 kilometers of all-electric range Canadian MSRP starting from $44,995 TORONTO, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earlier this year, Kia Canada announced the complete redesign of one of the brand’s most… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Set to Arrive at Dealerships this Fall

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: These brands belong to the VW Group004756

In terms of market capitalization, the Volkswagen Group is the second largest group in Germany after SAP. The company was founded in Wolfsburg in 1937 and has been a stock corporation since 1960. Ten brands from five European countries now belong to the group, which produce their vehicles at around 120 production sites across Europe.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: These brands belong to the VW Group004756

Curbee Rolls Out Free Signature Health Check For Visibility Into Urgent & Upcoming Car Maintenance Needs

Signature Health Check allows consumers to plan for future necessary repairs and services to keep their cars in the best condition while avoiding unexpected headaches and fees at repair shops SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curbee, a mobile car-repair company redefining the convenience and transparency of traditional car maintenance, is announcing its Signature… Continue reading Curbee Rolls Out Free Signature Health Check For Visibility Into Urgent & Upcoming Car Maintenance Needs

China Digest: Immotor snags $28m round; Shanghai-listed Sokon raises $1.1b

Green energy technology startup Immotor Technology has closed $28 million in a Series C round. Separately, automaker Chongqing Sokon Industry Group has raised billions of Chinese yuan to shift its business focus to new energy vehicles. Green energy tech startup Immotor closes $28m round Chinese green energy technology startup Immotor Technology has raised $28 million… Continue reading China Digest: Immotor snags $28m round; Shanghai-listed Sokon raises $1.1b

Chevy’s first electric Blazer starts at $47K and offers FWD, RWD, or AWD options

Chevy is bringing the Blazer to its electric car lineup. The midsize crossover SUV is the latest of the GM brand’s gas cars to feature an all-electric version, joining the Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Hummer EV. Chevy isn’t going light on the options for the Blazer EV: buyers can choose between front-wheel… Continue reading Chevy’s first electric Blazer starts at $47K and offers FWD, RWD, or AWD options

Valmet Automotive listed among the world’s 100 largest automotive suppliers

Driven by the strong growth in EV Systems, Valmet Automotive for the first time was recognized the world’s 100 largest automotive suppliers. In the Top 100  Automotive Suppliers Global Ranking 2022 now published by the German automotive specialist magazine Automobil Produktion and in cooperation with the global consultancy Roland Berger, Valmet Automotive ranks 86 based on 2021… Continue reading Valmet Automotive listed among the world’s 100 largest automotive suppliers