Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari New Delhi: Tractors running on bio-CNG could help cut down annual fuel cost for a user by around 55%, union transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday. Gadkari was speaking at the launch of India’s first CNG tractor here. “This tractor results in a direct saving of 55%… Continue reading CNG-based tractors can bring down annual fuel costs by around 55%: Nitin Gadkari
Tag: Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
NEW DELHI: Taking a cue from its Swedish colleagues at Volvo and the pragmatic views of automotive product planners worldwide, General Motors roiled the international automobile industry last week by proclaiming that all its cars will go pure electric by 2035. The pronouncement is likely to apply more pressure on more automakers, both in the… Continue reading Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
@VW Group: Statement from Volkswagen Group of America on recent International Trade Commission Ruling
Feb 12, 2021 Volkswagen’s commitment to the electrification of its fleet and support of the Paris Climate Agreement requires a steady supply of U.S. sourced batteries. We have invested $800 million to build the ID.4 in Chattanooga and are hiring hundreds of employees to build this state-of-the-art vehicle. Volkswagen has become an unintended victim in… Continue reading @VW Group: Statement from Volkswagen Group of America on recent International Trade Commission Ruling
EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024 to meet climate goals
Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points. In a common letter, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Transport & Environment (T&E) and the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) asked the EU climate, transport, industry and energy commissioners to use this… Continue reading EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024 to meet climate goals
VW ‘unintended victim’ in battery supplier dispute, seeks four-year reprieve
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on car in a showroom of a Volkswagen car dealer in Brussels, Belgium July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG late Friday called itself an “unintended victim” in a battle between two battery suppliers and urged… Continue reading VW ‘unintended victim’ in battery supplier dispute, seeks four-year reprieve
Use today’s tech solutions to meet the climate crisis and do it profitably
Bertrand Piccard Contributor Bertrand Piccard initiated the Solar Impulse Foundation after his history-making flight around the world in a solar-powered plane. Fueled only by the rays of the sun, his flight proved that existing methods and technologies can provide clean energy and solutions that protect the environment in a profitable way. Five years ago I… Continue reading Use today’s tech solutions to meet the climate crisis and do it profitably
Scallops, vaccines and Tesla: The wild world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
This week, Tesla announced it purchased $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The company even hinted that customers might soon have the option to pay for their cars with Bitcoin. Welcome to 2021, where nothing makes sense anymore. Tesla’s desire to legitimize both cryptocurrency and blockchain with its Bitcoin investment has brought these technologies into… Continue reading Scallops, vaccines and Tesla: The wild world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021
As the world enters 2021 with a cautious optimism, its global markets are still feeling many of the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic that have yet to be eradicated. Many people have pivoted toward remote work. This has increased smartphone and laptop demand, leading to shortages of essential components like semiconductors. One industry that is… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021
Elon Musk reveals surprisingly small battery pack in Tesla Semi electric truck
Elon Musk revealed the expected capacity of Tesla Semi’s battery pack ahead of the start of production, and it is surprisingly smaller than we thought. Back in 2017, Tesla unveiled its plan for an electric semi-truck, called the Tesla Semi, and at the time, the automaker announced two options capable of over 300 and 500… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals surprisingly small battery pack in Tesla Semi electric truck
Elon Musk believes Bill Gates had a big short position on Tesla (TSLA) and lost a lot of money
Elon Musk revealed that he has heard that Bill Gates had a big short position on Tesla (TSLA), and he might have lost a lot of money on it. Billionaires Musk and Gates don’t always have good words to say about each other, but they do appear to share similar concerns about climate change. However,… Continue reading Elon Musk believes Bill Gates had a big short position on Tesla (TSLA) and lost a lot of money