Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y electric SUV in China last night after a successful launch in the market. In January, Tesla launched the Model Y in China. The launch of the electric SUV was highly-anticipated since the electric crossover/small SUV segment is very popular in the market, and since Tesla was waiting… Continue reading Tesla increases Model Y price in China after successful launch in the market
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FLO expands roaming arrangement to Greenlots chargers in North America
FLO, a Quebec-based charging network operator and EVSE provider, has added Greenlots to its list of roaming partners, giving users of its smartphone app access to an even greater number of public charging stations across the US and Canada. Los Angeles-based Greenlots, a subsidiary of oil giant Shell Group, has a large network of charging… Continue reading FLO expands roaming arrangement to Greenlots chargers in North America
Hyundai Motor places bet on selling more SUVs amid chip shortage
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor vowed on Wednesday to raise its portion of global SUV sales to 50% this year as the company struggles to boost profitability amid a shortage of key computer chips plaguing the automotive industry. South Korea’s largest automaker, which ranks as No. 5 globally in tandem with affiliate Kia Motors, set the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor places bet on selling more SUVs amid chip shortage
German Handelsblatt: Skoda: Czech Republic hopes for the next VW Gigafactory 001722
Skoda production in the main plant in Mlada Bolesla The Czech VW subsidiary will soon also need many battery cells. (Photo: obs) Düsseldorf Not only Spain has good prospects that Volkswagen will build a battery cell factory there for billions of euros. The Czech Republic also has high hopes of getting such a cell plant.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Skoda: Czech Republic hopes for the next VW Gigafactory 001722
Kia introduces new 64kWh e-Niro eligible for £2500 grant
Kia has introduced a new mid-rung variant of its e-Niro EV which makes the 64kWh range-topping battery pack available in the sub-£35,000 price bracket, and therefore eligible for the government’s £2500 plug-in car grant. Last week, the government cut the plug-in car grant from £3000 to £2500, and lowered the threshold from £50,000 to £35,000… Continue reading Kia introduces new 64kWh e-Niro eligible for £2500 grant
Berlin’s Blacklane raises $26M to expand its high-end chauffeur-driven sustainable car service
As the Ubers of the world continue to scale, a smaller on-demand transportation startup has raised some funding in Germany, underscoring the opportunities that remain for startups in the space targeting specific service niches. Blacklane — the Berlin startup that provides on-demand black-car chauffeur services in Berlin, London, Dubai, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Singapore… Continue reading Berlin’s Blacklane raises $26M to expand its high-end chauffeur-driven sustainable car service
Battery backup vs standby generators: Keep your power on during the next outage
There is much to consider when choosing which kind of backup power you need during a power outage or when you use off-grid backup power. To determine if a backup power generator system, uninterruptible power supply, or a battery is right for your home, you need to know the pros and cons of emergency generators… Continue reading Battery backup vs standby generators: Keep your power on during the next outage
Bitcoin gains 5% after Elon Musk says Tesla now accepts the cryptocurrency as payment
Britta Pedersen-Pool/KTS Design/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Bitcoin rose 5% after Elon Musk said a Tesla car can now be purchased using the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. The “Technoking” said in a tweet early Wednesday the EV-maker has added bitcoin as a payment option. The choice is currently available to customers in the US, but will… Continue reading Bitcoin gains 5% after Elon Musk says Tesla now accepts the cryptocurrency as payment
Auto industry CEOs discuss CO2 with Timmermans
Brussels, 24 March 2021 – Under the umbrella of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the CEOs of Europe’s car makers met last week with the European Commission Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, for a constructive discussion on climate change and CO2 emissions. “EU policy makers and the auto industry share the… Continue reading Auto industry CEOs discuss CO2 with Timmermans
Rimac opens R&D centre in the UK – Autocar
Rimac has cut the ribbon on its first R&D office in the UK as it gears up for the launch of the production version of its C_Two electric hypercar. Based in Warwick Enterprise Park, Warwickshire, the office is planned to employ 30 people by the end of 2021. However, Rimac said it could “expand significantly… Continue reading Rimac opens R&D centre in the UK – Autocar