2022 marks 50 years since we first saw the Renault 5 and the French firm is celebrating with a ‘reinterpretation’ of it, called the R5 Turbo 3E. A one-off show car referencing the Renault 5 Turbo, it’s set for a public debut at the Chantilly Arts and Elegance concours later this month, before making its… Continue reading Renault R5 Turbo 3E continues celebration of the Renault 5
Tag: Electric vehicles
“There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”
BMW is ramping up the technology on its iconic 3 Series saloon – to devastating effect. Three days in Munich last week showed us that while this iteration is all but certain to be the last 3 Series as we know it, BMW is right on track with what comes next. Sustainable mobility is a… Continue reading “There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”
New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives packing 671bhp punch
Mercedes-AMG is employing Formula One tech for the road with its new C 63 S E-Performance super saloon. The firm has turned to plug-in hybrid power inspired by the pinnacle of motorsport to deliver a huge 671bhp output from its new engine and electric motor combination, pushing the C 63 S ahead of rival super… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives packing 671bhp punch
German Handelsblatt: New plant opened: Daimler Truck wants to take off in China – despite adverse conditions005283
Der weltgrößte Nutzfahrzeughersteller Daimler Truck baut seinen Bestseller, die Sattelzugmaschine Actros, ab jetzt auch in China. Nach jahrelangen Vorbereitungen eröffnete der schwäbische Dax-Konzern am Freitag im Norden von Peking eine neue Fabrik, in der zunächst rund 1300 Beschäftigte arbeiten werden.Umgerechnet eine halbe Milliarde Euro haben Daimler und sein Joint-Venture-Partner Foton Motor in die Fertigung auf… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New plant opened: Daimler Truck wants to take off in China – despite adverse conditions005283
Vanpowers Bike Creates an Assembled-Frame Model That Makes Industry Rethink e-Bike Stability
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — This summer, e-bike start-up Vanpowers Bike released their prototype road e-bike, the City Vanture, the first e-bike with an assembled frame. VPB‘s manufacturing team discovered that the one-piece brazing method used for most bike frames on the market resulted in a noticeable misalignment (7 mm) and ran the risk… Continue reading Vanpowers Bike Creates an Assembled-Frame Model That Makes Industry Rethink e-Bike Stability
@Ford: Lisa Drake
Lisa Drake became vice president, EV Industrialization, for Ford Model e in March 2022 and additionally oversees manufacturing engineering as Ford develops breakthrough electric vehicles at scale. She reports to Doug Field, chief advanced product development and technology officer. Previously, Drake was chief operating officer, North America, responsible for bringing enhanced focus to product launches,… Continue reading @Ford: Lisa Drake
Cleantechnica: China Electric Car Sales — 30% Share Of Auto Sales In August!002261
Plugin vehicles continue to be all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins stayed in the fast lane in July, growing 92% year over year (YoY). They scored over 552,000 registrations last month. Plugin hybrids (PHEVs) surged 137% year over year (YoY). They reached 140,000 registrations in August, which is their fourth record month… Continue reading Cleantechnica: China Electric Car Sales — 30% Share Of Auto Sales In August!002261
All-electric Octavia being developed by Skoda
Development of an electric Skoda Octavia is underway and the model is primed to go on sale later this decade as the Czech firm rapidly bolsters its EV line-up. Before a zero-emissions version of the brand’s biggest seller is launched, Skoda will refresh its current ICE and plug-in hybrid Octavia variants, due to hit showrooms… Continue reading All-electric Octavia being developed by Skoda
Thriving at 50 – Toyota Celebrates North American Manufacturing Milestone
California plant marks golden anniversary with $200,000 in community donations LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — It all started in 1972 when Toyota announced its first manufacturing investment in North America. Today the automaker’s Long Beach, California operation, TABC, Inc., celebrated 50 years of paving the way for Toyota to become a gold… Continue reading Thriving at 50 – Toyota Celebrates North American Manufacturing Milestone
EV battery maker CALB set to raise $1.47b in Hong Kong IPOThe company could raise up to $1.7b based on the maximum offer price of HK$51 per share.
Electric vehicle battery maker CALB Co Ltd said on Thursday it plans to raise about HK$11.56 billion ($1.47 billion) in a Hong Kong initial public offering as it looks to raise funds for the construction of battery production lines. The estimated net proceeds from the Hong Kong listing assumes an offer price of HK$44.50 per share, which… Continue reading EV battery maker CALB set to raise $1.47b in Hong Kong IPOThe company could raise up to $1.7b based on the maximum offer price of HK$51 per share.