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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

German Manager Magazin: Mercedes major shareholder: The mysterious autotycoon from China Li Shufu is threatened with problems002263

Geely owner Li Shufu amazes the car world. He is a major shareholder in Mercedes, has taken Volvo and Polestar public, bought exotic brands like Lotus and is always launching new brands. But by no means everything in his kingdom glitters. Go to Source

Alpine mulls Lotus platform for new electric luxury SUVs

French performance brand Alpine’s upcoming flagship electric models will be crossover rivals to the Porsche Macan and Porsche Cayenne, and could be built on a Lotus platform. The two models will further expand the Renault-owned sporting brand’s electric range after the launch of the Alpine R5 hot hatch and the GT X-over sports crossover. The pair, due… Continue reading Alpine mulls Lotus platform for new electric luxury SUVs

Lidar companies face a ‘make it or break it’ year

That nagging deja vu feeling kept creeping in earlier this month during CES 2023 in Las Vegas. At every turn, in the newly constructed West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and even amid the crowded startup grinder at Eureka Park, was a company pitching lidar sensor technology. That might not have been so… Continue reading Lidar companies face a ‘make it or break it’ year

In Liaocheng, Shandong Province, you can have a different experience of the Spring Festival

LIAOCHENG, China, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from the Information Office of Liaocheng Municipal Government. With the arrival of the Spring Festival in the Year of the Rabbit, Liaocheng has become more and more lively, shopping on the “Yellow River Bazaar”, buying foods and special snacks for New Year. After the… Continue reading In Liaocheng, Shandong Province, you can have a different experience of the Spring Festival