All Volkswagen electric vehicles will now be branded Volkswagen in the US and the company name will change from Volkswagen of America to Volkswagen of America. The move comes as part of a rebranding exercise designed to emphasise the company’s all-electric future in America. The change will be from May 2021 and is not an… Continue reading VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
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BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030
BP Pulse plans to double the number of EV chargers in its UK network to 16,000 by 2030, with ultra-fast charging hubs set to appear on high-traffic roads such as motorways. The charging company – formerly known as BP Chargemaster – will work in partnership with The EV Network (EVN), a charging infrastructure development company.… Continue reading BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030
Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future
Lexus has showcased its EV ambitions with the radical LF-Z Electrified concept, which “incorporates driving performance, styling and technologies that Lexus plans to realise” with its next-generation electric cars. The Japanese premium brand was one of the frontrunners in the first wave of electrified production cars. It now aims to build on that heritage by… Continue reading Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future
Romeo Power Earnings On Tap As EV Battery Demand Soars
Bloomberg One of World’s Greatest Hidden Fortunes Is Wiped Out in Days (Bloomberg) — From his perch high above Midtown Manhattan, just across from Carnegie Hall, Bill Hwang was quietly building one of the world’s greatest fortunes.Even on Wall Street, few ever noticed him — until suddenly, everyone did.Hwang and his private investment firm, Archegos… Continue reading Romeo Power Earnings On Tap As EV Battery Demand Soars
Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America
The autonomous vehicle startup Aurora Innovation said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Volvo to jointly develop autonomous semi trucks for North America. The partnership, which the two companies say will span several years and is through Volvo’s Autonomous Solutions unit, will focus on trucks built to operate autonomously on highways between hubs for… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America
MG to reveal Cyberster e-roadster with 800km range, 5G connectivity
SAIC-owned MG (Morris Garages) is all set to unveil its latest all-electric sports car roadster – MG Cyberster – on March 31 in front of a global audience. The 2-door coupe is being touted to have a flurry of first-in-segment features including a gaming cockpit and a range of 800km. MG says that the car… Continue reading MG to reveal Cyberster e-roadster with 800km range, 5G connectivity
Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
(Bloomberg) — Xiaomi Corp. plans to invest about $10 billion over the next decade to manufacture electric cars, embarking on its biggest-ever overhaul to enter China’s booming EV market. Billionaire co-founder Lei Jun will lead a new standalone division that will invest an initial 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) on smart vehicle manufacturing, the company… Continue reading Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
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Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
By Paul Lienert, Hyunjoo Jin 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Global heavy truck manufacturers are lining up technology partners to help build out self-driving systems for long-haul freight that could see widespread commercial service well before self-driving robotaxis. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo XC40 SUV… Continue reading Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
China Tech Digest: Didi Chuxing Seeking Financing For Its Self-Driving Business; Cainiao Partners With Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier
Didi Chuxing is seeking financing for its self-driving unit, which is valued at approximately US$6 billion Didi Chuxing is raising new funds for its self-driving unit. According to insider, Didi’s self-driving project raises up to $US500 million, while the company’s valuation is about US$6 billion. The new funds raised will help Didi accelerate the mass… Continue reading China Tech Digest: Didi Chuxing Seeking Financing For Its Self-Driving Business; Cainiao Partners With Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier