Astypalea is on course to become a smart, sustainable island. The first electric vehicles, including the first fully electric police car in Greece, were taken into service today in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Fragogiannis. The first public and private charging points were also… Continue reading @VW Group: Astypalea: Kick-off for transformation to smart, sustainable island003195
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@VW Group: Taycan Cross Turismo: room for adventure003199
02/06/2021 An all-electric sports car with innovative 800-volt technology for fast charging, a convincing range and impressive spaciousness. The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the brand’s first Cross Utility Vehicle (CUV). Fully electric, versatile, robust—and ready for adventure. Flat front, muscularly curved wings, and a roofline that slopes down towards the rear—even at first glance, the… Continue reading @VW Group: Taycan Cross Turismo: room for adventure003199
7-Eleven to install 500 fast charging stations by the end of 2022
Contrary to popular belief, EV drivers don’t have to subsist on kale and granola—now you can have a Slurpee and a microwaved burrito while topping up your battery pack. The iconic American convenience store chain 7‑Eleven plans to deploy at least 500 DC fast charging stations at 250 selected stores in the US and Canada… Continue reading 7-Eleven to install 500 fast charging stations by the end of 2022
Elon Musk Tweets About “Baby Shark,” Causing Financial Chaos
“Baby Shark crushes all!” Elon Shark Seemingly innocuous tweets by one of the richest people in the world should arguably be met with a dismissive shrug shake of the head. But when it’s Elon Musk, errant posts can send entire markets into a tailspin. In the latest instance, the Tesla CEO sent shares of Samsung… Continue reading Elon Musk Tweets About “Baby Shark,” Causing Financial Chaos
Tesla Owner Admits That Brake Failure Claims Were Made Up
A wave of Chinese Tesla owners are starting to come forward, admitting they staged “brake failures.” Hype Cycle A crackdown by Tesla’s legal team in China has led to a wave of public apologies by Chinese Tesla owners who previously alleged their vehicles experienced “brake failures,” Teslarati reports. Tesla has struggled recently to keep up… Continue reading Tesla Owner Admits That Brake Failure Claims Were Made Up
BorgWarner to Supply Integrated Drive Module to Hyundai Motor Group Electric Vehicles
– BorgWarner’s integrated drive module (iDM) to power A-segment electric vehicles beginning in 2023 – Modular technology features e-motor, gearbox and inverter – First iDM product combining BorgWarner’s and legacy Delphi Technologies’ portfolios AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner’s integrated drive module (iDM) was selected by the Hyundai Motor Group for its… Continue reading BorgWarner to Supply Integrated Drive Module to Hyundai Motor Group Electric Vehicles
Faction raises $4.3M to deploy 3-wheeled EVs for driverless delivery
Faction Technology founder and CEO Ain McKendrick didn’t have the $1 billion or the time that a typical automotive program might need to design and manufacture an EV that could be used for driverless delivery. So, he turned to power sports to fulfill his vision of a micro-logistics service that can be used for driverless… Continue reading Faction raises $4.3M to deploy 3-wheeled EVs for driverless delivery
Taking Lyft’s new e-bike for a spin
The bike had none of the usual signage when I took it for a spin around the chaotic and construction-filled streets of Manhattan. It very much looked like a prototype, with visible soldering on the joints and a not-quite-complete AV system. But it handled well, when merging in and out of traffic — and at… Continue reading Taking Lyft’s new e-bike for a spin
Goa start-up BLive pushes pedal power, and fun over fuel
It’s World Bicycle Day today, one which celebrates the simplicity and sustainability of this enjoyable means of transportation. In a time of social distancing brought about in a Covid-ravaged world, bicycling is finding a new wave of followers, pedal power aficonadoes from the past and plenty of millennials too. Among the many start-ups looking to… Continue reading Goa start-up BLive pushes pedal power, and fun over fuel
Why EV Stocks Are Poised To Explode This Summer
Hundreds of billions of private dollars are being poured into the EV industry … and that’s on top of Biden’s $174 billion for subsidies and charging stations. There is no stopping the surge. General Motors (NYSE:GM) is investing $27 billion in EVs over the next five years. It used the Superbowl for its breakout. Now,… Continue reading Why EV Stocks Are Poised To Explode This Summer