Tag: Electric vehicles

Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems

Honda will shut its UK factory for four days next week as global supply chain problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic continue to plague the Japanese carmaker. The closure is thought to be related to the unavailability of semiconductors, the computer chips used to run cars’ onboard management systems. The problem has affected carmakers around… Continue reading Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems

Sony Vision-S concept car begins testing on public roads

A year after its shock unveiling at the CES technology exhibition, tech giant Sony’s Vision-S concept car has hit public roads for the first time in prototype form.  A new video released by the electronics manufacturer shows a prototype wearing numberplates and a camouflage-style wrap being tested by engineers in Austria. It provides a glimpse of… Continue reading Sony Vision-S concept car begins testing on public roads

Geely and Foxconn to form auto partnership: Sources

Taiwan’s Foxconn and Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will form a partnership to provide contract manufacturing and consultancy services to automakers and mobility companies, three sources said on Wednesday. The two companies will set up a joint venture which will form the basis of a strategic partnership for the auto industry, said one source… Continue reading Geely and Foxconn to form auto partnership: Sources

@niche: Nikola Positioned to Accelerate Hydrogen Economy000450

PHOENIX, January 12, 2021 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company (“APS”) that makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. Nikola is a company dedicated to the advancement of innovative zero-emissions truck solutions and the energy infrastructure required to… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Positioned to Accelerate Hydrogen Economy000450

GM to build electric delivery vans under new BrightDrop brand

Washington: General Motors unveiled plans Tuesday to build electric vans under the new BrightDrop brand, in a move aimed at creating a new ecosystem for delivery of goods. “BrightDrop offers a smarter way to deliver goods and services,” said GM chairman and chief executive Mary Barra as she unveiled the new brand at the virtual… Continue reading GM to build electric delivery vans under new BrightDrop brand

Humax EV Set to Launch Its Electric Vehicle Charging Business This Year

Humax EV, an affiliate of Humax, is looking to start its electric vehicle (EV) charging service business officially this year.The company is the South Korean company that deals with manufacturing and production of EV chargers to service operation/management system, service network, and construction business. Its strategy is to secure competitive edge through its own independent… Continue reading Humax EV Set to Launch Its Electric Vehicle Charging Business This Year

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5

• Image previews fundamental shift in BEV design approach• IONIQ 5 features signature ‘Parametric Pixels’ and eco-friendly elements to offer distinctive design experience• Hyundai’s dedicated BEV lineup brand provides all-new enhanced customer experiences through advanced mobility solutions• New series of teaser videos showcase IONIQ 5’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology that functions as a general power supply… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5

Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5

Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5 Tweet this IONIQ 5’s distinctive and innovative design provides a unique experience that can only be enjoyed in dedicated BEVs, suggesting a fundamental shift in design approach. IONIQ 5’s signature design elements include Parametric Pixels, the smallest unit of digital imaging, as well as its eco-friendly… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5