A group of Tesla owners in Norway claims they are going on a hunger strike to get Elon Musk’s attention about a long series of problems they claim to have with their vehicles. However, it looks like there might be another motive. Elon Musk was just in Norway earlier this to attend an energy conference,… Continue reading A group of Tesla owners claims to go on hunger strike for Elon Musk’s attention, but there’s more
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Toyota Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of North Carolina Plant with 350 Additional Jobs and BEV Battery Capacity
Toyota’s global investment climbs up to $5.6 billion, supporting electrification efforts LIBERTY, N.C., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing… Continue reading Toyota Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of North Carolina Plant with 350 Additional Jobs and BEV Battery Capacity
@AML: Introducing the new V12 Vantage Roadster: The ultimate expression of style, sound and speed000284
New V12 Vantage Roadster fuses ultimate performance with open-air thrills Production limited to 249 examples globally and a closed order book due to unprecedented demand Unmistakeable looks thanks to dramatic widebody design First Vantage Roadster to feature the 5.2-litre V12 Twin-Turbo powertrain Outputs of 700PS and 753Nm make this the most powerful Vantage Roadster ever… Continue reading @AML: Introducing the new V12 Vantage Roadster: The ultimate expression of style, sound and speed000284
@Daimler: The evolution of the radiator grille – from chrome-edged radiator cover to avant-garde design artefact and sensor hub
How the brand-defining role of the Mercedes-Benz grille has changed over time 1900 was a breakthrough year in the early days of the automobile. It marked the first time Wilhelm Maybach fitted his invention, the honeycomb radiator, to the Mercedes 35 PS. The patented design solved the problem of cooling the internal combustion engine once… Continue reading @Daimler: The evolution of the radiator grille – from chrome-edged radiator cover to avant-garde design artefact and sensor hub
Hard Facts on Electric Vehicles Favor Fleet Usage
EV expert Kristin Slanina laid out the long-term benefits of electric fleet vehicles for an audience of remarketing leaders during the IARA Summer Roundtable on Aug. 18, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: IARA In the zeal and excitement over the growth of electric vehicles, early buyers tend to forget they are nothing new. EVs are… Continue reading Hard Facts on Electric Vehicles Favor Fleet Usage
Cox, Spiers Expand Global EV Battery Access
Cox Automotive Mobility offers a unique grading system and diagnostic tool, built in partnership with Spiers New Technologies, that provides a VIN-specific battery health score to help drive confidence and transparency with dealers and consumers. Photo: Cox Automotive Mobility Cox Automotive Mobility and Spiers New Technologies announced on Aug. 30 the expansion of their global… Continue reading Cox, Spiers Expand Global EV Battery Access
China Digest: Longneng raises $63m; Sequoia China backs Eaglechip’s $41.5m dealLongneng’s parent Wolong Electric Group invested almost $29m in the dea…
Chinese green energy company Longneng has secured about 435.4 million yuan ($63.1 million) in its pre-IPO round. Separately, Eaglechip, a nascent integrated circuit (IC) developer, has completed its angel round at 286 million yuan ($41.5 million) from investors including Sequoia Capital China. Green energy firm Longneng raises $63m in pre-IPO round Chinese green energy company… Continue reading China Digest: Longneng raises $63m; Sequoia China backs Eaglechip’s $41.5m dealLongneng’s parent Wolong Electric Group invested almost $29m in the dea…
Electric vehicles on Indian roads to touch 5cr by 2030; big opportunity for EV charging players:KPMG
The charging infrastructure market is slated for an exponential growth with a mix of factors expected to determine the volumes and type of charging solutions required. New Delhi: The total number of electric vehicles on Indian roads is likely to touch 5 crore by 2030, presenting an enormous opportunity for players in the charging ecosystem,… Continue reading Electric vehicles on Indian roads to touch 5cr by 2030; big opportunity for EV charging players:KPMG
Tromox Mino Electric Motorcycle Receives Accolades at 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tromox, a rapidly emerging name in the world of electric mobility, was one of the key participants at the recently concluded 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix. As the only electric motorcycle manufacturer to take part in this Formula E event, Tromox garnered a lot of interest with… Continue reading Tromox Mino Electric Motorcycle Receives Accolades at 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix
Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase
An insurance company has faked a Tesla battery fire and crash as part of a bizarre showcase to show that electric cars cause more accidents. Tesla vehicles have been tested by many auto safety agencies around the world, including the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which most recently gave the Tesla Model Y its… Continue reading Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase