Follow John Prototype plug-in electric delivery van with fuel-cell range extender to be tested by UPS in 2017 Enlarge Photo For almost a decade, commercial-fleet managers have acknowledged that electric truck are much cheaper to run per mile than the diesel equivalents they now use. But justifying the purchase of electric trucks has been a… Continue reading UPS says 50 Workhorse plug-in hybrid trucks cost no more than regular delivery vans
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BorgWarner’s Latest Eco-Launch™ Stop/start Technology Delivers Quick, Smooth Restarts for Ford FWD Vehicles
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, helps Ford deliver greater vehicle efficiency with its Eco-Launch™ stop/start solenoid valve and hydraulic accumulator. Engineered to deliver fast, smooth launches during engine restarts, the award-winning solution is available on the… Continue reading BorgWarner’s Latest Eco-Launch™ Stop/start Technology Delivers Quick, Smooth Restarts for Ford FWD Vehicles
Volkswagen Group to expand production of electric vehicles worldwide on a massive scale
News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg/Berlin, 13 March 2018 Volkswagen Group to expand production of electric vehicles worldwide on a massive scale The Volkswagen Group is driving forward with the transformation to e-mobility. 16 locations around the globe are to produce battery powered vehicles by the end of 2022. This was announced by …more
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN THE SILICON VALLEY
Reinforcing our innovation ecosystem is one of our top 2018 priorities following the January launch of our new TechCenter in Silicon Valley. We’re excited to be at the heart of open collaboration that’s connecting the automotive industry to start-ups, universities and tech entrepreneurs to explore the car of the future. To highlight this, we opened… Continue reading SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN THE SILICON VALLEY
Panasonic Factory in Dalian, China Begins Mass Production and Shipments of Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries
Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation has begun mass production of prismatic-type automotive lithium-ion batteries at its factory in Dalian, China, and held a ceremony to mark the first shipment today. The market for eco-conscious vehicles, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles, is growing every year thanks to the increase in environmental awareness in recent… Continue reading Panasonic Factory in Dalian, China Begins Mass Production and Shipments of Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries
China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions
China’s WM Motor Technology Co., set to take on Tesla Inc. with an electric SUV going on sale this year, is open to holding an initial public offering in the U.S. as its founder shrugs off a potential trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. The company has a team looking into proposals for… Continue reading China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions
Diesel: the solidarity of German manufacturers is cracking
Matthias Müller detonates more and more against other German champions: the leader of Volkswagen declared open last week to the introduction in Germany of a blue sticker, so far flatly rejected by the industry for which the This is tantamount to banning de facto millions of diesel vehicles from the most polluted cities in the… Continue reading Diesel: the solidarity of German manufacturers is cracking
Faraday Future teases fleet of FF91 electric car prototypes as it still aims for launch this year
Despite its many setbacks over the last few years, Faraday Future claims that it is now flush with money and still plans to launch the FF91, its first electric vehicle, by the end of the year. The startup now teases a new fleet of prototypes ahead of the launch. Home Solar Power We have all… Continue reading Faraday Future teases fleet of FF91 electric car prototypes as it still aims for launch this year
IONITY Ultra Fast Charging Network Maps Out Planned Stations
1 hour ago by Mark Kane IONITY charging network in Europe – map of planned stations (source: Audi via Electrek) Audi presented at a conference in Oslo, Norway a makeshift map with fast charging stations of the IONITY network, established by the BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche. Related – IONITY Debuts 350 kW… Continue reading IONITY Ultra Fast Charging Network Maps Out Planned Stations
INVECAS, Molex collaborate on automotive infotainment media module
Molex and INVECAS announced a joint collaboration to develop an Automotive Infotainment Media Module for intelligent vehicles. The new module was officially launched and featured in Molex demonstrations at the Consumer Electronics Show. “Infotainment plays an important role for car buyers and OEMs that are seeking ways to differentiate vehicle designs. Packaging more functionality into a… Continue reading INVECAS, Molex collaborate on automotive infotainment media module