Japan’s Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire all the common shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc held by the lithium-ion battery maker’s biggest shareholder. Nissan added that after the acquisition of the shares held by the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a state-backed fund, Vehicle Energy Japan will become its consolidated subsidiary,… Continue reading Nissan to acquire automotive battery maker Vehicle Energy JapanVehicle Energy Japan develops, manufactures and sells lithium-ion batteries for hybrid …
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Honda to set up China JV with Dongfeng, Guangzhou Auto to procure EV batteries
Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday its Chinese unit will establish a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co at the end of the month to procure batteries for fully electric vehicles. The automaker’s Chinese division has also agreed to strengthen its existing partnership with CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, to… Continue reading Honda to set up China JV with Dongfeng, Guangzhou Auto to procure EV batteries
EV Charging Station Market to Hit USD 119 Billion by 2030: Global Market Insights Inc.
Major EV charging station market players include Blink Charging Co., Volta Industries, Inc., Hyundai Motor Company, Schneider Electric, Volkswagen AG, BMW Group, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., ABB, Siemens, Tesla, and Eaton and others. SELBYVILLE, Del., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The EV charging station market is expected to record a valuation of USD 119 billion… Continue reading EV Charging Station Market to Hit USD 119 Billion by 2030: Global Market Insights Inc.
Automotive Seat Massage System Market Size to Grow by USD 143.98 million due to the Increasing Electrification In Vehicles – 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Seat Massage System Market Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026″ report has been added to Technavio’s offering. With ISO 9001:2015 certification, Technavio is proudly partnering with more than 100 Fortune 500 companies for over 16 years. The potential growth difference for the automotive seat massage system market between… Continue reading Automotive Seat Massage System Market Size to Grow by USD 143.98 million due to the Increasing Electrification In Vehicles – 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports
Nissan to invest in Japanese lithium-ion battery maker
Nissan Motor has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc, a company engaged in the automotive lithium-ion batteries business. Nissan will acquire all the common shares of Vehicle Energy Japan held by INCJ, Ltd. and subscribe to common shares issued by Vehicle Energy Japan. Following… Continue reading Nissan to invest in Japanese lithium-ion battery maker
@BMW: Charge up for a road trip: From Los Angeles to Las Vegas in the MINI Electric.002234
Los Angeles. The morning at Santa Monica beach belongs to the surfers. Looking out over the glittering Pacific waves, noisy Los Angeles on California’s southwestern coast seems very distant indeed. Nevertheless, in the MINI Cooper SE (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.9 – 14.9 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) it only takes about 30 minutes… Continue reading @BMW: Charge up for a road trip: From Los Angeles to Las Vegas in the MINI Electric.002234
Cleantechnica: Tesla Order Backlog: ~457,000 Vehicles 002225
Anyone eager to buy a new Tesla knows the problem: it’s a loooooong time before you’ll get your car. A friend of a friend recently waited about a year for his Model X. Someone I know who ordered a Tesla Model Y sometime back has to wait until the spring for it. Like many, “Troy… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Order Backlog: ~457,000 Vehicles 002225
Canadian lithium may prove pivotal in US electrification
Mined spodumene is acid-roasted for extraction of lithium Manitoba-based mining firm Snow Lake Lithium could hold the key to North America’s EV production Canadian mining firm Snow Lake Lithium has said its newly established mine in Manitoba could play a pivotal role in supporting the North American vehicle manufacturing industry’s shift to electrification. Claiming to… Continue reading Canadian lithium may prove pivotal in US electrification
The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven
The hydrogen powertrain is the headline-grabber, but the cleverness of the traction management is the most impressive thing. My only substantive criticism, beyond the limitation of a four-lap stint, is the slightly wooden brake pedal and a reluctance to shed the speed that the motor is so able to wind on. Hey, I’ve seen this… Continue reading The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven
Volkswagen ID Buzz
Electric power suits a car of this size and brief so well, the quietness and refinement, in particular, a real boon. The driving experience will be familiar from any of the growing number of MEB-based cars from Volkswagen, Audi, Cupra and Skoda, delivering brisk but not hair-raising acceleration, and well-judged regenerative braking for more one-pedal… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Buzz