Inside the industry: Will the agency sales model succeed?

Sometimes a buzzword is so ubiquitous that it’s easy to assume its subject will succeed, and today ‘agency model’ is one such example. Referring to the transition from retailers handling car sales to car makers doing so – paying retailers a handling fee rather than commission – it is, in its most boiled-down form, driven… Continue reading Inside the industry: Will the agency sales model succeed?

Logitech MX Mechanical: A gaming keyboard for work without all the RGB

Logitech’s MX Master mice are simply unmatched when it comes to premium productivity (despite what my colleague James says). However, while I like the Craft and MX Keys, the company’s keyboards don’t enjoy quite the same level of dominance. But after testing out the new MX Mechanical, it’s clear Logitech finally has a high-end option… Continue reading Logitech MX Mechanical: A gaming keyboard for work without all the RGB

@Nissan: All-electric Nissan Ariya to embark on world first expedition from North Pole to South Pole000759

2022/05/24 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today announced its partnership with British adventurer, Chris Ramsey, to undertake the world’s-first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. Departing in March 2023, the daring Pole to Poleexpedition will see Ramsey and team in a Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE travel over 27,000 kilometers across several… Continue reading @Nissan: All-electric Nissan Ariya to embark on world first expedition from North Pole to South Pole000759

STOREDOT, THE EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY PIONEER, JOINS FORCES WITH POLESTAR IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Meir Halberstam, StoreDot CFO “This is yet another significant vote of confidence in StoreDot and our market-leading extreme fast charging battery. This investment from one of the pioneering electric vehicle brands is an important step in our commercialization process. It will not only enable us to bring the ground-breaking ‘100in5’ batteries to market quicker, but… Continue reading STOREDOT, THE EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY PIONEER, JOINS FORCES WITH POLESTAR IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

WATEA by Michelin utilise les capteurs virtuels de COMPREDICT pour optimiser la gestion des flottes d’utilitaires électriques.

La connaissance fine de la masse transportée au courant d’une journée est un besoin récurrent des gestionnaires de flottes de véhicules utilitaires légers (VUL) : elle permettrait de fournir à chaque conducteur le véhicule adéquat à sa mission, d’optimiser la maintenance et d’avoir une meilleure compréhension des opérations sur le terrain. Or, il n’existe aujourd’hui aucune solution purement… Continue reading WATEA by Michelin utilise les capteurs virtuels de COMPREDICT pour optimiser la gestion des flottes d’utilitaires électriques.

WATEA by Michelin leverages COMPREDICT’s virtual sensors to optimize the management of electric utility fleets.

Fleet managers of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) frequently need to know the mass transported during the day in order to provide each driver with the right vehicle for his or her mission, optimize maintenance and gain a better understanding of operations in the field. However, there is currently no pure software solution to continuously determine… Continue reading WATEA by Michelin leverages COMPREDICT’s virtual sensors to optimize the management of electric utility fleets.

Tesla investor Streur says carmaker still believes in ESG

As Tesla grows, Streur said it will face more ESG risks to manage related to issues like mining and the location of facilities. By Ross KerberTesla Inc CEO Elon Musk may have denounced business use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as a “scam” last week but one sustainable investing pioneer thinks the electric… Continue reading Tesla investor Streur says carmaker still believes in ESG

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $50 bln in S.Korea through 2025, article with image

The logo of Hyundai Motors is seen at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SEOUL, May 24 (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it plans to invest 63 trillion won ($49.86 billion) in South Korea through 2025… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to invest $50 bln in S.Korea through 2025, article with image

MoEVing bullish on multi-modal EV charging

MoEVing which recently inaugurated its first multi modal electric vehicle charging space in Yeshwanthpur, a Bengaluru suburb, has outlined plans to build several more multi modal charging stations across India to ensure seamless fleet operations.  Its latest outlet in Bengaluru is spread across 12,000 square feet and has high volume electric vehicle (EV) charging points,… Continue reading MoEVing bullish on multi-modal EV charging

Volkswagen to build all-electric ID.4 at Emden

Volkswagen which is expanding its global production network for electric cars has announced plans to build the all-electric ID.4 in Emden. The Emden plant, with its 8,000 employees, has been renovated with an investment of around one million euros, making it the first high-tech site for electric mobility in Lower Saxony. Ralf Brandstatter, CEO, Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen to build all-electric ID.4 at Emden