@GM: GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles January 19, 2022

GM’s HYDROTEC-based mobile and fixed power systems designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and even provide emergency power DETROIT – GM continues to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator and announced today new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from… Continue reading @GM: GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles January 19, 2022

Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance

A new collaboration between hypercar company Koenigsegg and Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance will lead to the former manufacturing aftermarket parts for Tesla vehicles. Unplugged Performance is one of the most popular Tesla tuners and aftermarket accessory makers. It’s also the one with the closest relationship with the automaker. Car tuners and modification companies are not… Continue reading Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance

BP says fast charging could soon be more profitable than selling gas

The European oil companies BP, Shell and Total have been buying up assets in the EV charging value chain, and some suspect there’s a sinister strategy—could the oil barons monopolize public charging in key markets, jack up the prices, and kill the electric car once and for all? Maybe. But what if the companies find… Continue reading BP says fast charging could soon be more profitable than selling gas

@FCA: Stellantis Celebrates First Anniversary, Speeds Transformation to Sustainable Mobility Tech Company

January 19, 2022 , Amsterdam – Born from the bold and visionary spirit of its founding companies, Stellantis N.V. was created to shape the future of mobility with innovative and sustainable solutions. Today, Stellantis marks its first anniversary with a review of the major milestones accomplished during the past 12 months. “Our industry is entering an… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Celebrates First Anniversary, Speeds Transformation to Sustainable Mobility Tech Company

@Honda: Honda Signs Joint Development Agreement with SES, a n EV Battery Research and Development Company

TOKYO, Japan, January 19, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that, on December 4, 2021, the company signed a joint development agreement in the area of Lithium-Metal secondary batteries*1 with SES Holdings Pte. Ltd.(“SES”), a U.S. (Boston)-based EV battery research and development company. Moreover, SES plans to list on the New York Stock… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Signs Joint Development Agreement with SES, a n EV Battery Research and Development Company

CEO: Chrysler won’t abandon minivan segment – Detroit Free Press

Chrysler had a big day this month at CES, the huge tech extravaganza in Las Vegas formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show. The Chrysler brand, now part of Stellantis, showed off its Airflow Concept, an electric vehicle that some have speculated could become a competitor to Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, and plans were announced to introduce a battery-electric vehicle by… Continue reading CEO: Chrysler won’t abandon minivan segment – Detroit Free Press

@Honda: HONDA AND V2X SUISSE CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE VEHICLE-TO-GRID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY IN SWITZERLAND

V2X Suisse consortium to explore how EVs can help balance energy demand and supply 50 Honda e electric vehicles will join car-sharing service for pioneering trial in Switzerland Honda Power Manager bi-directional charging technology will be used to feed energy back from EVs into the grid As part of the next step into the energy… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA AND V2X SUISSE CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE VEHICLE-TO-GRID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY IN SWITZERLAND

Can Bentley crack the EV market?

Receive free Cars, bikes, planes and boats updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Cars, bikes, planes and boats news every morning. When Bentley took its first step into the electrified vehicle market in 2019, with the launch of the Bentayga Hybrid SUV, it was a little late to… Continue reading Can Bentley crack the EV market?

GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know

In its drive to add revenue from sales of software and services, General Motors is launching an online parts store that will give GM vehicle owners the ability to buy parts direct. The automaker said Tuesday this is just one of many new digital offerings coming to car buyers. Those include buying accessories, over-the-air upgrades and subscriptions digitally, as… Continue reading GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know

Bosch and Volkswagen want to industrialize factory equipment for battery-cell production

About Bosch The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 395,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2020). The company generated sales of 71.5 billion euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As… Continue reading Bosch and Volkswagen want to industrialize factory equipment for battery-cell production