Tag: Electric vehicles

Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions

Ford Motor Co.’s chief executive officer called on electric-vehicle battery giants LG Energy Solution Co. and SK Innovation Co. to resolve their intellectual property dispute to prevent disruptions in the supply chain. In a post on Twitter Thursday, CEO Jim Farley said the court’s ruling still allows for Ford to launch its best-selling electric F-150… Continue reading Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions

SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion

13 February 2021 #Emissions #SMMT News SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, We urgently need more charging points to accelerate our transition to electric motoring, so this announcement is welcome and a step in the right direction. As we race towards the phase out… Continue reading SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion

Japan gas-station operator Idemitsu enters electric vehicle race

TOKYO — Japanese oil company Idemitsu Kosan has partnered with race-car manufacturer Tajima Motor to enter the electric vehicle market as early as this year, aiming to deliver autos as low as 1 million yen ($9,500) as well as car sharing services. This marks the first time in Japan that a non-automaker has made the jump into electric vehicles… Continue reading Japan gas-station operator Idemitsu enters electric vehicle race

Look out Tesla, SAIC’s $4,500 electric car takes China by storm

BEIJING — On the showroom floor of a SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile dealership in Chongqing, a salesman enthusiastically recommended the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV, an electric car that has quickly won over Chinese drivers since its nationwide launch in July. The boxy compact lives up to its name, measuring less than 3-meters long and 1.5-meters wide,… Continue reading Look out Tesla, SAIC’s $4,500 electric car takes China by storm

World NM: Why a former auto industry CEO thinks Croatian supercar and technology firm Rimac is the next EV powerhouse000856

Michael Perschke has been all over the automotive map, from directing Audi India to becoming the CEO of ultra-luxury EV company Automobili Pininfarina upon its 2018 launch. Perschke wants New Automovile Development to become a core “go-to boutique investment firm” for institutional investors looking for sustainable investment targets in the non-public market, including everything from… Continue reading World NM: Why a former auto industry CEO thinks Croatian supercar and technology firm Rimac is the next EV powerhouse000856

‘Absolutely brilliant’: an auto-manufacturing expert praised Tesla’s latest self-driving software after a test ride (TSLA)

Auto-manufacturing expert Sandy Munro praised Tesla’s latest self-driving tech after a test ride. During an interview with Elon Musk, Munro said the system should hit the market as soon as possible. Tesla released a beta of its “full self-driving” mode, which doesn’t yet make cars autonomous, last year. Visit the Business section of Insider for more… Continue reading ‘Absolutely brilliant’: an auto-manufacturing expert praised Tesla’s latest self-driving software after a test ride (TSLA)

Daimler Trucks labour chief wants clean tech investments in Germany

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the carmaker’s annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler Trucks, which is being spun off by its parent group later this year, should invest much of a 1.5 billion euro ($1.8 billion)… Continue reading Daimler Trucks labour chief wants clean tech investments in Germany

Concept car goes beyond function of any car before – Women on Wheels

“Dock+Go” was built by Peter Kägi and his company 4erC. The concept draws its charm from easy-to-dock single-axle “backpacks on wheels.” These so-called “packs” carry out their assigned tasks depending on the current need. But the best thing is: they cleverly solve the much-debated operating range problem that electric vehicles suffer from. Neither unnecessary space… Continue reading Concept car goes beyond function of any car before – Women on Wheels