Follow John Starting a car company is not only very, very hard—as Tesla, Fisker, and many others testify—but requires breathtaking sums of money. Now struggling Faraday Future, the electric-car startup firm whose entrepreneurial Chinese backer is facing legal action in his home country, appears to have found a well-heeled savior. The new investor is reportedly… Continue reading Faraday Future promised $1.5 billion, says FF 91 will arrive by end of this year
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London sets out safety-first plan for regulating ride-sharing
After London sent ripple’s of shock through Silicon Valley last year by denying Uber a renewal of its private hire vehicle license, the city’s transport regulator is doubling down on its scrutiny of the impact of app-based ride operators. Today it’s published a policy statement setting out its intentions for adopting transport regulations to fit the… Continue reading London sets out safety-first plan for regulating ride-sharing
Maxus begins delivery of electric vans into Europe
15 February 2018 #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Van Maxus has commenced delivery of its zero-emissions EV80 vans into Europe. German operator Maske Fleet is one of the first leasing companies to offer the EV80 in Europe, with a recent fleet delivery to a Hamburg-based courier service. As well as deliveries in Germany… Continue reading Maxus begins delivery of electric vans into Europe
Hyundai: 2030 full autonomy
The South Korean manufacturer Hyundai starts in 2018 and aims to reach full autonomy by 2030. Hyundai makes a great effort to get connected in terms of autonomous driving. That’s how you feel about it ACM shopped, with Aurora allied and is the BMW alliance joined. Now you have chatted out of the sewing box.… Continue reading Hyundai: 2030 full autonomy
Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech
Engadget Though it had been rumored for some time prior, it was still somewhat surprising when Dyson formally revealed it was getting into the EV game. Even for a company that takes research and development to an excessive level to make some of the best vacuum cleaners (and more recently, hairdryers) around, a car is… Continue reading Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech
China Raises Subsidies to Reward Longer Range Electric Cars
China is increasing subsidies for electric vehicles that can travel longer distances on a single charge, while also making it more difficult for battery-powered automobiles to qualify for any new incentives under a central government plan. The central government incentive for electric cars that have a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) and beyond on… Continue reading China Raises Subsidies to Reward Longer Range Electric Cars
Renault to open first dedicated Electric-Vehicle concept store in Europe
On February 16, Renault is to open its first European concept store – the Renault Electric Vehicle Experience Center – in Stockholm where visitors will be able to discover the benefits of electric mobility and find answers to their questions on the subject. This ground-breaking shop window for Renault electric vehicles will be located in… Continue reading Renault to open first dedicated Electric-Vehicle concept store in Europe
Faraday Future teases new electric vehicles after FF91 program has been stalling
Despite its production plan for the all-electric SUV FF91 falling apart over the last year, Faraday Future claims that it can still bring the vehicle into production by the end of the year. The company appears so confident that it now even teases future vehicles this week. Home Solar Power FF announced plans to build… Continue reading Faraday Future teases new electric vehicles after FF91 program has been stalling
New Pininfarina SUV and saloon designs to become first Vietnamese cars
Two striking Pininfarina car designs are set to make production in Vietnam after a unique voting process that featured almost 62,000 people. The designs, an SUV and saloon, share similar looks and were chosen over 20 other examples from rival design houses. They’re due to become primary models from a new Vietnamese car brand called Vinfast. Italian design… Continue reading New Pininfarina SUV and saloon designs to become first Vietnamese cars
Faraday Future may have received a $1.5 billion lifeline
Faraday Future, Twitter To say Faraday Future has had a rough time would be an understatement between its financial crisis, executive exodus and CEO troubles. However, things might be looking up for the electric car maker. A Business Insider source has claimed that an unnamed Hong Kong backer has promised a $1.5 billion investment, $550… Continue reading Faraday Future may have received a $1.5 billion lifeline