Geely to float arm of carmaker Lotus via $5.4bn deal with LVMH vehicle

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EV maker Lotus Tech inks deal with L Catterton’s SPAC to go public in the USLotus Tech is the luxury arm of Group Lotus, owned by China’s Geely and Ma…

Lotus Tech on Tuesday said it has inked a deal with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (LCAA), following which the Chinese luxury electric vehicle maker will list in the US. As per the deal, the merged entity will list on the Nasdaq and have an enterprise value of $5.4… Continue reading EV maker Lotus Tech inks deal with L Catterton’s SPAC to go public in the USLotus Tech is the luxury arm of Group Lotus, owned by China’s Geely and Ma…

Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s DC Visit Stirs EV Charging Standardization Pot, Again002554

Tesla CEO Elon Musk set the Intertubes humming yet again on Friday, when Reuters scooped the news that he met with two high-level Biden administration officials in Washington, DC. Electric vehicle production and EV charging station buildout were reportedly on the menu. That raises the question of whether or not Tesla will agree to a… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s DC Visit Stirs EV Charging Standardization Pot, Again002554

Now is the time to build your own supercar – which one would you … – The Telegraph

Napoleon once described Britain as a nation of shopkeepers, but the midnight oil is now burning brightest in our garage workshops.  Locked up for weeks on end during the pandemic, a growing band of “garagistas” rediscovered their DIY skills and made busy with the toolbox. Despite “garagistas” being intended as a derogatory term for privateer… Continue reading Now is the time to build your own supercar – which one would you … – The Telegraph

@niche: THINKIN’ ‘BOUT THE TIMES I DROVE IN MY CAR, PART I.002466

By Peter M. DeLorenzo  Detroit. It’s 3:00 a.m., so often my normal writing time, and it’s time to get it into gear. This business is so dominated by betting on the come of the battery electric vehicle explosion that I’m afraid this industry may have completely lost the plot. Yes, I know, this is nothing exactly… Continue reading @niche: THINKIN’ ‘BOUT THE TIMES I DROVE IN MY CAR, PART I.002466

Bentley, Cowgills and Sedulo: The 19 latest North West hires and promotions – Business Live

Businesses based all over the North West companies have made a whole host of top hires and promotions over the last week. The likes of a luxury car maker and expanding law firms are among those to have made major moves. Below, BusinessLive rounds up the latest hires and promotions that we feel you should… Continue reading Bentley, Cowgills and Sedulo: The 19 latest North West hires and promotions – Business Live

China’s Geely plans to turn maker of London black cabs into EV powerhouseGeely would seek to attract other investors to its zero-emission portfolio.

China’s Geely is planning a big investment to turn the maker of London’s iconic black taxis into a high-volume, all-electric brand with a range of commercial and passenger vehicles, executives at the unit told Reuters. London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) also aims to expand its suite of services, which include cars arranging their own maintenance and… Continue reading China’s Geely plans to turn maker of London black cabs into EV powerhouseGeely would seek to attract other investors to its zero-emission portfolio.

Geely plans to turn maker of London black cabs into EV powerhouse

Nan said LEVC and Geely would seek to attract other investors to its zero-emission portfolio and would look to partner with other carmakers to develop new technology. By Nick Carey China’s Geely is planning a big investment to turn the maker of London’s iconic black taxis into a high-volume, all-electric brand with a range of… Continue reading Geely plans to turn maker of London black cabs into EV powerhouse

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COVENTRY, England, Jan 23 (Reuters) – China’s Geely (0175.HK) is planning a big investment to turn the maker of London’s iconic black taxis into a high-volume, all-electric brand with a range of commercial and passenger vehicles, executives at the unit told Reuters. London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) also aims to expand its suite of services,… Continue reading Gallery

Alpine CEO sees US as crucial market, will bring two ‘Porsche-like’ EV models stateside

Renault’s revived sports car brand Alpine could make a huge resurgence this decade through ambitious production and sales goals under the marque’s CEO Laurent Rossi. Rossi sees the US as a crucial market in reaching its sales targets and intends to bring two bespoke Alpine EVs to the US market that will be positioned similarly… Continue reading Alpine CEO sees US as crucial market, will bring two ‘Porsche-like’ EV models stateside