TOKYO — As Japan guardedly emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, top Japanese travel agency JTB plans to build a nationwide network of 5,000 electric-vehicle charging points to try to ride a new trend in domestic tourism, Nikkei has learned. JTB Communication Design, a group subsidiary, will team with Tokyo startup Terra Motors to install chargers… Continue reading EV charging stations in Japan get boost from top travel agency JTB
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Global Energy Infrastructure for EV Charging Stations Market to Grow at 36% Reaching $20 Billion by 2029
DUBLIN, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Energy Infrastructure for EV Charging Stations Market By Component, Number of EVSE, Energy Source, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The energy infrastructure for EV charging stations market is expected to reach $20.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 36.0%… Continue reading Global Energy Infrastructure for EV Charging Stations Market to Grow at 36% Reaching $20 Billion by 2029
Cox Automotive Lowers Full-Year New-Vehicle Sales Forecast as September Volumes Hold Steady at Low Level; Third Quarter Sales Volume Expected to Decline Versus Q3 2021
September new-vehicle sales pace forecast to finish near 13.3 million units, up 0.1 million from last month’s 13.2 million pace and up from last year’s 12.3 million level. Sales volume in September expected to rise nearly 8% from one year ago but remain relatively low at 1.10 million units. Third-quarter sales to finish near 3.4… Continue reading Cox Automotive Lowers Full-Year New-Vehicle Sales Forecast as September Volumes Hold Steady at Low Level; Third Quarter Sales Volume Expected to Decline Versus Q3 2021
VW study: GEN.TRAVEL
Volkswagen is presenting its GEN.TRAVEL design study at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance trade fair near Paris. In the case of the GEN.TRAVEL study, the name already resonates what the purpose of the vehicle, which should have Level 5, is: long-distance travel. The electric car is a prototype and Level 5 probably indicates that it… Continue reading VW study: GEN.TRAVEL
Bentley Bentayga S and Azure gain V6 hybrid powertrains for 2023
The Bentley Bentayga S and Bentley Bentayga Azure will get hybrid variants in the UK next year, gaining an electrically assisted V6 powertrain in place of a 4.0-litre 542bhp V8 engine. The two luxury SUVs will join five other hybrid models – including the existing, standard Bentayga hybrid and Bentley Flying Spur S hybrid – and their… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga S and Azure gain V6 hybrid powertrains for 2023
Buying Opportunities in the Auto Sector as Volatility Surges
Volatility has become the byword for the stock market this year. After enduring a tough first half, the U.S. markets breathed a sigh of relief from the big summer rally that started in mid-June and continued till mid-August. But the rally petered out in the second half of August. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s resolute stance… Continue reading Buying Opportunities in the Auto Sector as Volatility Surges
Elon Musk wants “government-imposed muzzle” on his tweets thrown out
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is sick and tired of having to pause before tweeting to consider the potential implications on his company’s stock price. The celebrity executive is urging a federal appeals court to throw out a provision in his 2018 consent decree with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that requires him to… Continue reading Elon Musk wants “government-imposed muzzle” on his tweets thrown out
Dreamebot’s self-emptying robot vac comes with a dreamy price tag
Pros Self-emptying dust bin Full mapping of floor plans Reliable performance Solid suction level Great battery life Cons Basic mopping option I’m not ready to let robots take over my house completely, but they have now mastered the vacuuming chore. Robot vacuums have been scooting along on my floors for years and have now perfected… Continue reading Dreamebot’s self-emptying robot vac comes with a dreamy price tag
Lithium Is Up 220% And This Is What You Need To Know
In the current year, we have witnessed a gravity-defying commodity rally after the shuttering of Ukrainian ports, sanctions against Russia and disruption in Libyan oil production sent energy, crop, and metal buyers scrambling for replacement supplies. The price of copper doubled; wheat more than doubled while global indices of commodity prices almost tripled from April… Continue reading Lithium Is Up 220% And This Is What You Need To Know
NIO Buys Stake in Greenwing to Secure Lithium for Batteries
NIO Inc. NIO recently invested in Greenwing Resources, the Australia-based lithium company. The China-based EV maker has agreed to pay $12,000,000 to Greenwing to subscribe for the latter’s 21,818,182 shares at a deemed issue price of 55 cents per share (Placement). Upon completion of the placement, NIO will own 12.16% of Greenwing and will enjoy… Continue reading NIO Buys Stake in Greenwing to Secure Lithium for Batteries