New car registrations fall as supply issues continue to bite

UK new car registrations fall -9.0% to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. Battery electric vehicles (BEV) buck trend, growing market share to 10.9%, but pace of growth slows. Industry outlook revised downwards, now anticipating a -2.8% fall in 2022 total new car registrations. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading New car registrations fall as supply issues continue to bite

German Manager Magazin: Lucid Motors again lowers the production targets for its model Lucid Air hardly ever gets “the best electric car in the world” on the road001956

“We have the best car in the world. Now we have to get production going.” When Peter Rawlinson opened Europe’s first Lucid store in Munich in May, he was still optimistic that he wouldn’t end up in “production hell”. After presenting the half-year figures of the electric car manufacturer, it is clear: Lucid Motors is… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Lucid Motors again lowers the production targets for its model Lucid Air hardly ever gets “the best electric car in the world” on the road001956

Greenland Technologies to Present at 2022 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

EAST WINDSOR, N.J., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) (“Greenland” or the “Company”) today announced it is scheduled to meet with institutional investors at the 2022 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference taking place on August 9, 2022 at the J.P. Morgan Conference Center in New York City. Institutional investors are encouraged… Continue reading Greenland Technologies to Present at 2022 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

North American Automotive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Market Report 2022 with Feature, Pricing and Share Analysis of Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota

DUBLIN, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “North American Automotive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Growth Opportunities” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This study offers an overview of in-vehicle HMI features, such as driver display and cockpit display screens, mapping, media integration, and smartphone connectivity, among the top 5 OEMs in the premium and mass… Continue reading North American Automotive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Market Report 2022 with Feature, Pricing and Share Analysis of Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota

BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions

Tier 1 automotive supplier BorgWarner has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions. San Diego-based Rhombus provides EV charging and power conversion technology, including V2G applications. Rhombus supplies its patented technology to EV OEMs, including Proterra, as well as charging and grid service providers. The transaction has an enterprise value of up to $185 million. “The technology that… Continue reading BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions

EV Connect’s charging platform approved for US federal procurement process

The US General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a government-wide, $220-million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), which establishes a streamlined procurement process for federal agencies to purchase electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and ancillary services to support the electrification of their vehicle fleets. The US government operates some 650,000 vehicles. Network operator EV Connect, a subsidiary… Continue reading EV Connect’s charging platform approved for US federal procurement process

Byte-Sized Review: Dyson V12 Detect Slim Is Powered With Freaking Lasers

There are vacuum cleaners, and there are Dyson vacuum cleaners. Once you take the expensive plunge, there’s really no going back. But what if the top-of-the-line cordless vacuum became just a little more powerful when it came to busting dust? Dyson V12 Detect has taken the Dr. Evil approach and attached lasers to the head… Continue reading Byte-Sized Review: Dyson V12 Detect Slim Is Powered With Freaking Lasers

The Fluid Mosquito Is the Best Lightweight Electric Scooter

There are two thumb levers near the center of the handlebars. The one on the right is the throttle, and the one on the left is the regenerative brake. I’ve used this brake for most stops, but for anything sudden, you’ll want to hit the rear drum brake lever on top of the right handlebar.… Continue reading The Fluid Mosquito Is the Best Lightweight Electric Scooter

Orange EV Raises $35 Million to Scale EV Trucking Solutions

Led by S2G Ventures and CCI, the investment accelerates the EV trucking leaders’ innovation and expansion plans KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Orange EV, the EV industry-leading manufacturer with the most heavy duty zero-emission trucks in operation in the United States, today announced it has closed a $35 million institutional funding round… Continue reading Orange EV Raises $35 Million to Scale EV Trucking Solutions

Volkswagen’s US-made 2023 ID.4 EV will start at $37,495

VW might just buck the trend of ever-rising EV prices. The automaker has revealed that the 2023 ID.4 electric SUV will start at $37,495 before the destination fee ($1,295) and tax credits, or well under the $41,230 price of its predecessor. The trick, as you might guess, is a smaller battery. The base model (now… Continue reading Volkswagen’s US-made 2023 ID.4 EV will start at $37,495