Byton, the Chinese electric-car startup founded by former BMW AG executives, is seeking about $400 million in a new round of funding, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nanjing-based company, which showcased a concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, has been reaching out to potential investors to… Continue reading BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million
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British billionaire eyes electric car plan for former Holden factory
Australia news British billionaire eyes electric car plan for former Holden factory Sanjeev Gupta is reported to have approached General Motors to buy assets from South Australia’s closed Elizabeth factory The last Holden cars rolled off the factory floor at the Elizabeth plant in 2017. Plans by Sanjeev Gupta could breath new life into the… Continue reading British billionaire eyes electric car plan for former Holden factory
Tesla Model S Chosen As Dream Car Among Millennials, Men In General
Tesla’s Model S is the “dream” car among millennials. At least that’s according to a survey conducted by Gold Eagle, an auto parts company that does consumer surveys to determine where the market is trending. The survey asked 2,000 American car owners to choose their ideal vehicle. The Model S wasn’t just popular among millennials.… Continue reading Tesla Model S Chosen As Dream Car Among Millennials, Men In General
Daimler struggling with European emissions standards
Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the management board of Daimler, says his company is struggling to meet tightened European emissions standards The chief executive of Daimler said Monday at the Detroit auto show that his company cannot currently guarantee it can meet tougher European CO2 emissions standards taking effect in several years. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of… Continue reading Daimler struggling with European emissions standards
China: BMW alums’ electric car startup said to seek $400m in funding
January 20, 2018 Byton, the Chinese electric-car startup founded by former BMW AG executives, is seeking about $400 million in a new round of funding, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nanjing-based company, which showcased a concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, has been reaching out to… Continue reading China: BMW alums’ electric car startup said to seek $400m in funding
VW subsidiary Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings
Electrify America has announced it will install more than 2,800 workplace and residential charging stations by June 2019 in 17 of the biggest US metropolitan areas, part of a $2-billion investment in EV infrastructure and education in the US over the next 10 years. Electrify America is the Volkswagen subsidiary established to fulfill Volkswagen’s commitments… Continue reading VW subsidiary Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings
Audi aims to compete with Tesla Energy through a new ‘Smart Energy Network’
Ever since Tesla launched its own ‘Tesla Energy’ division to address the energy storage and generation side of the electric vehicle revolution, several automakers have launched similar programs. Audi becomes the latest with its ‘Smart Energy Network’. Home Solar Power The program is currently being tested in a pilot project in households located in the… Continue reading Audi aims to compete with Tesla Energy through a new ‘Smart Energy Network’
Comparing Lidar and Photogrammetric Point Clouds – 19/01/2018
Point Clouds for Inspecting Flood Control Structures Airborne Lidar and photogrammetry are both viable methods for capturing point clouds for 3D modelling of man-made hard structures. Although both methods produce point clouds, the manner of capturing data differs in many ways, resulting in point clouds with differing characteristics. In this article, the author evaluates Lidar… Continue reading Comparing Lidar and Photogrammetric Point Clouds – 19/01/2018
Number of electric cars California needs to cut 2030 emissions unclear: 4 million or 7 million?
2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid charging at Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, California, Dec 2017 Enlarge Photo One of California’s largest electricity producers recently published a white paper that analyzed how the state will achieve its 2030 greenhouse-gas targets—and it called into question targets set forth by California regulators. Specifically, Southern California Edison (SCE) said the… Continue reading Number of electric cars California needs to cut 2030 emissions unclear: 4 million or 7 million?
Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed
Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro, Wallbox with control panel, electric charging Stationary home battery as energy buffer for electric car and grid management Unique: interaction with the power grid Automobile, home and power supply combined to form an intelligent energy network: In a pilot project the Audi Smart Energy Network for the first time… Continue reading Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed