Europa Wire: Over-the-Air Updates: Volkswagen ID. models to receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer000147

Digitales Cockpit des neuen ID.4 mit zentralem Touch-Display. Volkswagen continues process of transformation into software-oriented mobility provider Free updates for ID.301, ID.402 and ID.4 GTX03 to be made available immediately First update will see customers benefit from optimised surroundings recognition, more intuitive operability of the infotainment system, and other new features Volkswagen CEO Brandstätter: “Our Over-the-Air Updates… Continue reading Europa Wire: Over-the-Air Updates: Volkswagen ID. models to receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer000147

@VW Group: New battery laboratories: Volkswagen takes the next step towards developing and producing own battery cells003820

Volkswagen Group Components today opened one of the most modern laboratories for cell research and development in Europe in Salzgitter. Thus, the company is further expanding its expertise in battery technology and taking the next step towards developing and producing its own battery cells for electromobility. From 2025 onwards, the Volkswagen unified cell is scheduled… Continue reading @VW Group: New battery laboratories: Volkswagen takes the next step towards developing and producing own battery cells003820

@VW Group: Volkswagen introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models003819

Volkswagen is taking the next big step towards becoming a software-oriented mobility provider with its ACCELERATE strategy. Effective immediately, all ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The updates had previously only been available as part of a test phase for customers who had registered with the “ID. First Movers Club”.… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models003819

Easelink demonstrates autonomous conductive charging system

Austria-based Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging system at the recent IAA Mobility 2021 trade show in Munich. Automotive parts supplier Schaeffler integrated Matrix Charging into a demo model of its Rolling Chassis, a platform for driverless mobility solutions. Easelink’s Matrix Charging system is a fully automated conductive charging system, and the company sees it as… Continue reading Easelink demonstrates autonomous conductive charging system

Mitsubishi to use Nissan-made platform for all Japan models

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop developing car platforms for the Japanese market and instead use vehicle bases made by ally Nissan Motor beginning around 2026, Nikkei has learned, the latest indication of realignment in an industry that requires huge investments in technology. Mitsubishi aims to shift its research and development investment into electric vehicles and… Continue reading Mitsubishi to use Nissan-made platform for all Japan models

@FCA: Stellantis Statement on Proposed Incentives

September 13, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – As Stellantis continues our aggressive electrification push — highlighted by an investment of more than $35 billion through 2025 — we are pleased to see Congress match the industry’s commitment with meaningful inducements that will help consumers make the switch to electric vehicles. Consumer incentives, a significant pledge… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Statement on Proposed Incentives

@Geely: Kandi Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

–Revenue of approx. $30 million, +54% y/y––Net Income of approx. $41 million ($0.54 per fully diluted share), +900% y/y––Working Capital of approx. $300 million, cash1 totaled $202.4 million — JINHUA, CHINA, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced financial results for the… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

@Geely: Kandi Receives Final Payment from Fengsheng Sale

JINHUA, CHINA, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced that it received the final payment from the sale of its 22% equity in Fengsheng Automotive Technologies Group Co., Ltd. back to Geely. According to the Equity Transfer Agreement, Kandi sold back its… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Receives Final Payment from Fengsheng Sale

Tata cranks up EV drive

Anand Kulkarni does not buy the argument that electric vehicles are only for a select few in India.“When we began to look at the key markets for the Nexon EV prior to its launch, mature cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad figured on top but surprisingly, the demand has come from Tier 2 cities… Continue reading Tata cranks up EV drive

Autos & Transportation · 4:07 AM UTCGM digs in with LG Corp to speed a fix for Bolt battery firesGeneral Motors Co is taking a more direct role with S…

Sept 13 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) is taking a more direct role with South Korea’s LG Corp (003550.KS), its longtime electric vehicle partner, in tracking down and fixing problems linked to battery fires in Chevrolet Bolts that threaten the strategic plans of both companies. At an investor conference on Friday, GM Chief Financial… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 4:07 AM UTCGM digs in with LG Corp to speed a fix for Bolt battery firesGeneral Motors Co is taking a more direct role with S…