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@Renault: RENAULT GROUP 2021 COMMERCIAL PRESS RELEASE000351
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE01/17/2022 Renault Group pursues growth in value-creating segments Renault Group’s worldwide sales amounted to 2,696,401 vehicles, down 4.5%. Renault Group is pursuing the sales policy initiated in the third quarter of 2020, which is leading to an increase in the share of its sales in the most profitable channels. In the five main… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT GROUP 2021 COMMERCIAL PRESS RELEASE000351
Why GM’s Mary Barra dismissed Cruise CEO Daniel Ammann – Automotive News
The split is an end to a long relationship between Barra and Ammann, who were the finalists for the top job at GM when Dan Akerson was looking for his replacement before retiring in 2014. Before GM’s board decided on Barra, the two candidates approached the directors and said that whoever didn’t get the top… Continue reading Why GM’s Mary Barra dismissed Cruise CEO Daniel Ammann – Automotive News
@Hyundai: The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to a sustainable future
The next-generation Kia Niro combines innovation and high-tech user convenience to deliver a step change in sustainable mobility Bold and stylish exterior design effortlessly merges sleek aerodynamic surfaces with daring character features Spacious and minimalist interior is infused with premium and sustainable materials for an inspiring, avant-garde feel throughout State-of-the-art electrification powertrain options deliver choice… Continue reading @Hyundai: The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to a sustainable future
Subaru unveils a 1,073HP electric race car
Subaru is still new to EVs, but that isn’t stopping it from unveiling more ambitious projects. Electrek reports the automaker has introduced two concept EVs at the Tokyo Auto Salon, including its first all-electric race car. The STI E-RA Concept hints at Subaru’s upcoming track vehicle with 1,073HP of total power from its four Yamaha… Continue reading Subaru unveils a 1,073HP electric race car
@Nissan: Nissan to start verification tests of energy management system in Namie, Fukushima 000615
2022/01/12 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Through its Nissan Ambition 2030 vision, Nissan is supporting the policy of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, to produce energy for local use and become carbon neutral. Nissan will soon begin verification tests of the energy management system it has established in Namie. The energy management system utilizes an autonomous control system that… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to start verification tests of energy management system in Namie, Fukushima 000615
Electric Truck Startup Bollinger Motors Exits the Passenger Vehicle Market, Will Focus on Commercial EVs Instead – FutureCar
author: Eric Walz The rugged Bollinger Motors B1 sport-utility truck was unveiled in Sept 2019. Electric truck startup Bollinger Motors, which was targeting the truck and SUV market with its rugged and utilitarian vehicles, announced that its will postpone its entry into the electric passenger vehicle market and focus on building electric trucks for commercial… Continue reading Electric Truck Startup Bollinger Motors Exits the Passenger Vehicle Market, Will Focus on Commercial EVs Instead – FutureCar
@Nio: 000339
From January 14, 2022, NIO users in Norway can receive the new system update, Aspen 3.0.5 NO, the company’s first over-the-air firmware update (FOTA) outside of China. NIO’s vehicles’ smart operating system was developed on the first-generation technology platform (NT1.0) known as Aspen. Currently, the ES8s in Norway are equipped with Aspen 3.0.0 NO, which… Continue reading @Nio: 000339
Renault CEO vows to go fully-electric by 2030, contrary to statements from others at the company
French automaker Renault has joined the all-electric party in Europe, as its CEO recently shared news that the brand would become 100% electric by 2030. While the announcement is welcomed progress, its timing also correlates with current climate proposals in the UK and EU that will limit ICE by 2030, and require 100% EV sales… Continue reading Renault CEO vows to go fully-electric by 2030, contrary to statements from others at the company
Tesla Cybertruck news is ramping up, but take it with a grain of salt
We are seeing a lot of new reports about Tesla Cybertruck coming out and being shared in the Tesla community – I’d take those with a big grain of salt. Earlier this week, we reported that Tesla plans on releasing a product roadmap update on January 26 with Cybertruck being a product of focus. Since… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck news is ramping up, but take it with a grain of salt