General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California $71 million investment in new 149,000-square-foot technology campus will significantly expand advanced design and innovation work in the region 2021-07-13 PASADENA, Calif. – Today, General Motors announced a more than $71 million investment to establish a new campus in Pasadena, California, for… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California
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GM asks Chevy Bolt EV owners not to charge overnight or park inside after 2 more fires
There have been three recent Chevy Bolt EV fires, two within the past 2 weeks. One in May which had the temporary recall, another July 1st which had the final software update in Vermont, and another with the final update in New Jersey in the past week or so. GM has updated their recall page… Continue reading GM asks Chevy Bolt EV owners not to charge overnight or park inside after 2 more fires
GM warns some Bolt owners to park outdoors due to fire risk
Detroit – General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made. The company said Wednesday that the request covers 2017 through 2019 Bolts that were part of a group that was… Continue reading GM warns some Bolt owners to park outdoors due to fire risk
SMMT statement on Transport Decarbonisation Plan
14 July 2021 #SMMT News SMMT response to Government publishing world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050 The automotive sector welcomes the publication of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan and associated consultations, which are necessary to create a clear and supportive framework to accelerate the transition to net zero mobility. The… Continue reading SMMT statement on Transport Decarbonisation Plan
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with LNG ships003460
Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships (LNG – liquefied natural gas). After the first two LNG car carriers entered service in 2020, Volkswagen Group Logistics has now ordered four more ships with dual-fuel engines that can be powered with environmentally friendly liquid gas. They… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with LNG ships003460
@BMW: Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) pilot project enters key phase: customer test vehicles with the ability to give back green energy.001297
### Start of the joint press release from all partners mentioned herein ### Munich. The first vehicles for the customer pilot phase were handed over to their users at BMW Welt on 9 July. This means that customers are now in possession of 20 BMW i3 cars equipped with the new technology, with a further… Continue reading @BMW: Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) pilot project enters key phase: customer test vehicles with the ability to give back green energy.001297
EU Green Deal seeks to force shift to electric vehicles in 2035
BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT — Automakers from East Asia to Southeast Asia to North America are watching as the European Union seeks a de facto ban on sales of all new vehicles with internal combustion engines, including hybrids, by 2035, under a sweeping plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions. The European Commission’s European Green Deal also calls for… Continue reading EU Green Deal seeks to force shift to electric vehicles in 2035
EU proposes phasing out new internal combustion cars by 2035
The European Union has proposed phasing out gas-powered internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, part of a sweeping new plan to drastically reduce carbon emissions on the continent. If passed, the legislation would require a 55 percent cut in overall CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2030 compared to current levels. As it stands, the… Continue reading EU proposes phasing out new internal combustion cars by 2035
Britain to decarbonise domestic transport by 2050
New Delhi: Cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs are set to become reality thanks to the UK’s revolutionary transport decarbonisation plan, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Wednesday. With just months to go until major climate summit COP26, the plan provides a world-leading ‘greenprint’ to cut emissions from seas… Continue reading Britain to decarbonise domestic transport by 2050
Tata Motors targets fleet buyers with new Xpres brand
Tata Motors has launched new brand called ‘Xpres, which exclusively targets fleet customers. The aim of this new brand is to cater to fleet-specific needs of safety, passenger comfort and low cost of ownership. All vehicles for the fleet segment will sport the Xpres badge to differentiate them from the growing ‘New Forever’ range of cars… Continue reading Tata Motors targets fleet buyers with new Xpres brand