The world’s first mass-produced 3D-printed electric vehicle could hit the roads by 2019. Italian startup X Electrical Vehicle (XEV) and Shanghai-based Polymaker, a 3D-printing filament manufacturer, are behind the LSEV—a $9,500 two-seater with a top speed of 42 miles per hour and a range of 93 miles. Except for its windows, tires and chassis, just… Continue reading World’s First Mass-Market 3D-Printed Electric Car Costs Less Than $10K
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Hyundai union chief warns of job crisis, says electric cars are ‘evil’
“We’re feeling job anxiety. We’re feeling a sense of crisis,” Ha Bu-young, the head of the Hyundai Motor union, South Korea’s biggest and most powerful union, told Reuters in an interview late last week. ULSAN, South Korea: Hyundai Motor’s union chief warned its workers may face a similar crisis to the one hitting General Motors‘… Continue reading Hyundai union chief warns of job crisis, says electric cars are ‘evil’
Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022
Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022 Nissan M.O.V.E to 2022 midterm plan targets technology evolution with electric vehicle leadership, autonomous driving expansion and the delivery of mobility services YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled plans to launch growing numbers of electrified vehicles, expand and evolve… Continue reading Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022
Pagani Huayra successor to offer electric & manual option – report
The founder of ultra-desirable supercar manufacturer Pagani has revealed details, via an Italian report, about two upcoming vehicles that should have purists and electric car enthusiasts alike very excited indeed. Horacio Pagani started his company 20 years ago, with the debut of the gorgeous Zonda – a car which was still produced as late as… Continue reading Pagani Huayra successor to offer electric & manual option – report
DongFeng Motor Group and Groupe PSA Establishes a Leasing Joint Venture to Address the Automotive Market in China
WUHAN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): On March 23rd, 2018, DongFeng Motor Group (DFG), Banque PSA Finance (BPF, the captive financing and mobility services provider of Groupe PSA) and DongFeng Peugeot Citroën Automobiles (DPCA), signed a joint venture (JV) agreement aiming to create a financial leasing joint venture to offer especially long term leasing… Continue reading DongFeng Motor Group and Groupe PSA Establishes a Leasing Joint Venture to Address the Automotive Market in China
Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market
Daimler and its Chinese partner BYD continuously invest in DENZA product development for China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market New DENZA electric vehicle brings a refreshed exterior design and extended range of around 500 kilometers Locally sourced and produced, DENZA brand combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise with BYD’s leading battery technology Stuttgart / Shenzhen –… Continue reading Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market
Uber CEO says there will be no more global exit deals
Uber has exited three global markets by selling to rivals, but enough is enough after its deal with Grab so says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Following today’s announcement with Grab which sees Uber leave Southeast Asia hot on the heels of exits in China (2016) and Russia (2017), Khosrowshahi told employees that there will be no more repeats… Continue reading Uber CEO says there will be no more global exit deals
Peugeot boss: ‘We can hit CO2 goals without dedicated EVs’
Peugeot, the PSA Group’s most successful brand, grew its sales significantly by 10.4% last year. In stark contrast to the performances of siblings Citroën and DS, whose sales declined 7.5% and 38.5% respectively, Peugeot sold 2,119,845 cars across the 12 months. That’s more than two-thirds of PSA’s total. Buoyed by this strong performance, Peugeot chief… Continue reading Peugeot boss: ‘We can hit CO2 goals without dedicated EVs’
Nissan, Sumitomo Corp. and 4R set up plant to recycle electric-car batteries
The factory will be Japan’s first specializing in the reuse and recycling of used lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles NAMIE, Japan (March 26, 2018) – Japan’s first plant specializing in the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles is set to open amid growing demand for electric cars. The new factory, in the… Continue reading Nissan, Sumitomo Corp. and 4R set up plant to recycle electric-car batteries
Grab Merges with Uber in Southeast Asia
– Largest-ever deal of its kind in Southeast Asia – Grab to embark on next phase of growth to build Southeast Asia’s leading online-to-offline (O2O) mobile platform – To expand GrabFood towards becoming the region’s #1 provider of food delivery services SINGAPORE and SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Grab today announced that it… Continue reading Grab Merges with Uber in Southeast Asia