@BMW: BMW Group remains on track for success as transformation continues002383

Munich. In an uneven economic environment, the BMW Group once again delivered a strong operating performance in the third quarter. Its solid financial key figures are evidence of the company’s economic success in the face of rising raw material and energy costs. “Compelling products are the best answer to a challenging environment. They give us… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group remains on track for success as transformation continues002383

Japan’s GS Yuasa to jump on EV battery bandwagon

KYOTO, Japan — GS Yuasa will enter the market for electric-vehicle batteries as early as next year, President Osamu Murao told Nikkei, shifting focus from hybrids to follow the industry’s global pivot to fully electric models. The Japanese battery maker recently formed a department for the project, bringing in engineers from its hybrid and plug-in… Continue reading Japan’s GS Yuasa to jump on EV battery bandwagon

Honda to test micro EVs geared for mapless self driving

TOKYO — Honda Motor will soon begin field testing microsized electric vehicles equipped for mapless autonomous driving as part of an initiative to develop next-generation mobility services. Honda on Wednesday conducted a demonstration of micromobility machines. One was a single-seat minicar that looked like a shrunken phone booth. There were also a two-seat minicar as well as… Continue reading Honda to test micro EVs geared for mapless self driving

Hey T-Mobile, nobody wants your suitcase

Have you ever wanted to use your luggage as a workstation? No? Don’t tell T-Mobile that, then. The provider and Samsara have unveiled a smart carry-on suitcase, the “Un-carrier On” (sorry about the pun), whose stand-out feature is the ability to double as a desk. Like a handful of other bag makers, T-Mobile thinks you’ll… Continue reading Hey T-Mobile, nobody wants your suitcase

Steam for ChromeOS works on more devices and is easier to install

It’s already been almost eight months since Google and Valve announced that they were jointly working on a version of Steam for ChromeOS, something that would greatly expand the gaming options available on Chromebooks. While it was an alpha release, limited to only a handful of devices, I was surprised at how decent the experience… Continue reading Steam for ChromeOS works on more devices and is easier to install

Lucid Air Pure and Lucid Air Touring to be Unveiled During November 15 Online Global Launch Event; Make Public Debut in Los Angeles the Same Week

‘In the Air and Beyond – A Lucid Launch Event’ to highlight new models that round out the full Air lineup, latest developments for Air Sapphire, and Lucid’s reimagining of the luxury SUV segment Lucid Air Pure and Air Touring to debut in an online global launch event on Tuesday, November 15, alongside announcements about… Continue reading Lucid Air Pure and Lucid Air Touring to be Unveiled During November 15 Online Global Launch Event; Make Public Debut in Los Angeles the Same Week

Merge Electric Fleet Solutions Announces Partnership with Global Climate Solutions Provider 3Degrees to Support EV Fleet Transition

3Degrees partners with Merge Electric Fleet Solutions to provide actionable electric vehicle analysis and decades of expertise to existing and new fleet customers. 3Degrees will monetize Merge’s charging in the Clean Fuels States (CA, OR, WA) and offset all EV charging with RECs.  HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — 3Degrees, a leading global climate solutions… Continue reading Merge Electric Fleet Solutions Announces Partnership with Global Climate Solutions Provider 3Degrees to Support EV Fleet Transition

ZOOZ Power has signed a Memorandum of Understandings, with a worldwide leading car rentals service provider, for the build and operation of an ultra-fast charging station in the US, serving as a Pilot site which will operate at LaGuardia Airport in New York

The car rental services giant operates thousands of car rental sites in more than 100 countries worldwide. TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ZOOZ Power (formerly Chakratec), (TASE: ZOOZ) announces it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding for collaboration with a worldwide leading car rental services provider, which is operating thousands of… Continue reading ZOOZ Power has signed a Memorandum of Understandings, with a worldwide leading car rentals service provider, for the build and operation of an ultra-fast charging station in the US, serving as a Pilot site which will operate at LaGuardia Airport in New York

2023 Abarth 500 EV to get bespoke performance powertrain

Fiat is finalising an electric Abarth 500 ahead of its imminent reveal. It will be the brand’s first hot model since the Abarth 124 GT, launched in 2018. New images show a lower, wider variant of the electric 500 – also wearing a revised front bumper and a chunky rear spoiler – testing in the countryside. The… Continue reading 2023 Abarth 500 EV to get bespoke performance powertrain