GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Penta has announced an exciting new acquisition of ZEM – a company with 12 years of market experience as a supplier of both marine battery systems and complete electric drivelines and a strong track record in Norway, the most mature marine e-mobility market in the world. “As a… Continue reading Volvo Penta acquires majority stake in marine battery systems pioneer ZEM AS
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@Daimler: How to make CO2-neutral trucks competitive: Martin Daum talks to Ottmar Edenhofer
Stuttgart – The current episode of the CEO Podcast Transportation Matters is about CO2-neutral freight transport of the future. The focus is on CO2 pricing – because besides the right vehicle technology and the necessary charging and refueling infrastructure, economy is a central factor for truck customers. It is the regulators who have the decisive… Continue reading @Daimler: How to make CO2-neutral trucks competitive: Martin Daum talks to Ottmar Edenhofer
Tesla to buy more than $1 billion of Australian battery minerals a year
Tesla (TSLA.O) said it expects to spend more than $1 billion a year on battery raw materials from Australia given the country’s reliable mining industry and responsible production practices. Robyn Denholm, chair of the U.S. carmaker, said on Wednesday that Australia, which is rich in minerals used for batteries like lithium and nickel, is poised… Continue reading Tesla to buy more than $1 billion of Australian battery minerals a year
The Future of Car Rental Telematics Is Direct OEM Integration
Most telematics installations for car rental still go through the OBD-II port, which was cumbersome if a T-harness was required. New systems forego the OBD-II port entirely, while the future entails connecting to the automotive OEM’s modem. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/saitobesho. Auto Rental News sat down with Thomas Brady, chief technology officer and cofounder of RentalMatics,… Continue reading The Future of Car Rental Telematics Is Direct OEM Integration
7-Eleven Plans to Install 500 Chargers at Stores
7-Eleven says adding 500 charging ports at 250 stores will make EV charging more convenient and help accelerate broader adoption of EVs and alternative fuels. Photo: 7-Eleven 7‑Eleven, Inc. is undertaking a massive electric vehicle installation project, with a goal of building at least 500 direct current fast charging (DCFC) ports at 250 select U.S.… Continue reading 7-Eleven Plans to Install 500 Chargers at Stores
Karnataka tweaks policy to woo electric vehicle makers
“With the increased focus on EV manufacturing, the incentives have been revised in line with investor expectations to accelerate the adoption of EV uptake in the state,” said Ramesh in the order. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has amended its electric vehicle and energy storage policy to attract more investments in the e-mobility sector across the… Continue reading Karnataka tweaks policy to woo electric vehicle makers
Leveraging simulation for accelerated product development
With the automotive industry belonging to a category that requires long cycle times in the pursuit of development of cutting-edge technologies for modern-age customers, software and simulation are fast becoming its go-to tool to deliver cost optimisation, better reliability and a faster time-to-market as well. Furthermore, in the wake of the car transforming into what… Continue reading Leveraging simulation for accelerated product development
@BMW: The New 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50001172
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 1, 2021…Today, BMW is proud to announce the newest additions to the BMW i brand, the i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 models. The i4 M50 is the first fully-electric performance model to come from BMW M GmbH. The i4 blends the functionality and space of the gran coupe design with… Continue reading @BMW: The New 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50001172
@BMW: The New 2022 BMW iX xDrive50001171
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 1, 2021…BMW is proud to announce the BMW iX xDrive50. Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining its successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. The BMW iX has been created to provide something beyond just mobility – an exhilarating driving experience combined with a… Continue reading @BMW: The New 2022 BMW iX xDrive50001171
@BMW: The first ever BMW iX.001172
The BMW iX will be launched with a choice of two model variants. Both are equipped with an electric all-wheel-drive system, with combined output of 385 kW/523 hp in the BMW iX xDrive50 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 23.0 – 19.8 kWh/100 km [62 miles]; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) and 240 kW/326 hp in the BMW iX xDrive40 (electric power consumption combined in the… Continue reading @BMW: The first ever BMW iX.001172