@niche: Society of Plastics Engineers names INEOS Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for designing the first mold-in-color weatherable grille002299

INEOS Styrolution’s, Luran S® ASA recognized as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame award winner by the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Society of Plastics Engineers named the first mold-in-color weatherable grille, used on the 1987 Volkswagen Golf, made possible with Luran S ASA from INEOS Styrolution, as the 2022 Automotive… Continue reading @niche: Society of Plastics Engineers names INEOS Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for designing the first mold-in-color weatherable grille002299

Japan to seek U.S. flexibility on EV purchase incentives, Kyodo reports

TOKYO – Japan will ask the United States to be more flexible on electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentives for non-American carmakers, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing unidentified government sources. The move follows a statement from South Korea’s foreign ministry saying Seoul is seeking a three-year grace period on the U.S. Inflation Act to… Continue reading Japan to seek U.S. flexibility on EV purchase incentives, Kyodo reports

Charzer partners with Nirman Developers to install EV Charging Stations in Pune

Charzer, a leading EV charging station aggregation platform, has partnered with Nirman Developers to install EV charging stations across all their residential and commercial properties in Pune. The charging stations will be accessible to all the residents and visitors. In addition to installing the stations, Charzer will also maintain the charging stations through regular servicing.… Continue reading Charzer partners with Nirman Developers to install EV Charging Stations in Pune

Clean Technica: How Much Tesla Earned Per Car Delivered in Q3002358

Year over year, Tesla’s net income more than doubled in the third quarter, and CEO Elon Musk seems to think the company could someday outpace some of the world’s largest companies. With Tesla and other automakers facing high prices on raw materials and continued challenges ahead of recession expectations, the company is pulling in a… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Much Tesla Earned Per Car Delivered in Q3002358

Clean Technica: Plugins 22.4% Share In France, BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Megane Ascendant002357

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) took 22.4% share of France’s auto market in October, down from 22.9% YoY. Full electrics grew share slightly, while plugin hybrids declined more. Overall auto market volume was 124,981 units up 5.5% YoY. October’s best selling full electric was the Peugeot 208, with the Renault Megane the longer term leader. October’s… Continue reading Clean Technica: Plugins 22.4% Share In France, BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Megane Ascendant002357

Fired Twitter Employee Unloads on Elon Musk’s “Clowntown”

Ouch. Crapshoot While lots and lots of laid off Twitter employees are undoubtedly upset at having lost their livelihoods, at least one is relieved to be leaving the worsening cesspool as it continues its downfall under Elon Musk’s ownership. “Honestly happy to be laid off but the veil of [Elon Musk] is pierced,” tweeted Kushal… Continue reading Fired Twitter Employee Unloads on Elon Musk’s “Clowntown”

German Handelsblatt: Short message service: VW is at a distance from Twitter – Musk complains about a slump in sales005536

Der VW-Konzern empfiehlt seinen Marken, ihre „bezahlten Aktivitäten auf der Plattform bis auf Weiteres zu pausieren“. Der Grund sei, dass „Twitter seine Brand Safety Guidelines“ überarbeite. Neben der Kernmarke VW und VW Nutzfahrzeuge sind das im werbetreibenden Umfeld unter dem Konzerndach vor allem Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat und Cupra. Volkswagen schließt sich mit der Entscheidung… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Short message service: VW is at a distance from Twitter – Musk complains about a slump in sales005536

Zero and low emission vehicles increase their sales by 14% in October

Zero and low emission vehicles remain the first purchase option, with a 36.8% market share and 29,270 sales. One of every ten vehicles sold has corresponded to an electrified one, with 7,258 units in the month. The share of electrified vehicles continues to grow, but at a rate much lower than the European average and… Continue reading Zero and low emission vehicles increase their sales by 14% in October

Davinci Motor to Debut DC100 to the European Market at EICMA 2022

MILAN, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Davinci Motor, the new Chinese manufacturer of high-performance robotic electric motorcycles, is making its European debut at EICMA, the world’s leading exhibition of motorcycles, taking place this year between November 8 and 13 in Milan, Italy. At the exhibition, Davinci Motor will be launching the futuristic DC100, the first… Continue reading Davinci Motor to Debut DC100 to the European Market at EICMA 2022