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Tag: Electric vehicles
Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?
Downsizing is a major trend having an impact on many aspects of our lives. But is it also an urban mobility solution for expanding, highly populous cities? As populations increasingly migrate to cities, leading to oversubscribed public transportation and greater congestion, something’s got to give. Thankfully, innovative urban mobility solutions are being developed, with new… Continue reading Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?
Technology · 1:14 PM UTCEV maker Lucid gets SEC subpoena on $24-bln blank-check dealThe U.S. securities regulator has asked Lucid Group Inc for docume…
Dec 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator has asked Lucid Group Inc (LCID.O) for documents related to an investigation into its blank-check deal, joining a growing list of companies that have come under scrutiny for their merger with shell companies. Shares of the luxury electric-car maker fell about 14% in pre-market trading on Monday… Continue reading Technology · 1:14 PM UTCEV maker Lucid gets SEC subpoena on $24-bln blank-check dealThe U.S. securities regulator has asked Lucid Group Inc for docume…
Exclusive-SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) over a whistleblower complaint that the company failed to properly notify its shareholders and the public of fire risks associated with solar panel system defects over several years, according to a letter from the agency. The probe… Continue reading Exclusive-SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects
Bollinger & EAVX join forces to develop all-electric work trucks – www.electrive.com
Bollinger Motors has announced a strategic cooperation with the major US commercial-vehicle bodywork supplier EAVX to develop electric work trucks. The deal also includes coordinating vehicle sales, after-sales, and maintenance services. For EAVX, it is the second such advance within a few months. The bodywork supplier reportedly had been approached by Israel’s REE Automotive in… Continue reading Bollinger & EAVX join forces to develop all-electric work trucks – www.electrive.com
@Daimler: Now also for the “pre-last-mile”: New Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van with larger battery capacity available
Range of 242-314 kilometres (WLTP)[1],[2] and standard fast charging function. 70 percent higher battery capacity compared with previous model variant. Available in two lengths and with up to 6.6 m³ loading volume. Efficient and comfortable driving experience thanks to automatic recuperation DAUTO. Following in the footsteps of the Mercedes‑Benz eVito Tourer, the eVito panel van will… Continue reading @Daimler: Now also for the “pre-last-mile”: New Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van with larger battery capacity available
Tesla seeks court approval of win in engineer’s defamation case
Dec 3 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has asked a U.S. court to affirm its recent victory in an arbitration with a former engineer who claimed the automaker fired and defamed her for raising concerns about defective floormats and contracting practices. In a petition filed in San Francisco federal court on Thursday, Tesla said an… Continue reading Tesla seeks court approval of win in engineer’s defamation case
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast eyes IPO in US in H2 of 2022 …
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is aiming to list its carmaking unit VinFast in the US in the second half of next year, the company said in a statement on Saturday. Vingroup said it was working with investment banks to prepare for VinFast’s US IPO, which is expected to be the first of its kind by a… Continue reading Vietnamese EV maker VinFast eyes IPO in US in H2 of 2022 …
Why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares thinks the EV push threatens jobs, vehicle quality – Automotive News
Carlos Tavares says electrification push threatens jobs, vehicle quality December 01, 2021 09:08 AM Reuters {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{^main_image_url}} {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{/content}} ]]> DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said external pressure on automakers to accelerate the shift to electric… Continue reading Why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares thinks the EV push threatens jobs, vehicle quality – Automotive News
@VINFAST: Vingroup plans U.S. IPO for automaking arm in late 202212/04/2021 | 05:12am EST…nth, an official said the listing may happenwithin the next couple…
HANOI, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Vingroup JSC, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, said on Saturday it is planning to list its car unit on the U.S. stock market in the second half of next year, in an offering expected to raise at least $3 billion.Just last month, an official said the listing may happen within the next… Continue reading @VINFAST: Vingroup plans U.S. IPO for automaking arm in late 202212/04/2021 | 05:12am EST…nth, an official said the listing may happenwithin the next couple…