Tag: Electric vehicles

Volkswagen in talks to buy Huawei’s autonomous driving unit: report

The autonomous driving space might be seeing the marriage of two titans. Volkswagen is in talks with Huawei to acquire the latter’s nascent autonomous driving unit for billions of euros, Germany’s Manager Magazin reported on Thursday. Huawei said it has no immediate comment when contacted by TechCrunch. VW China said it has no comment. The… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks to buy Huawei’s autonomous driving unit: report

Analysis-Tesla software updates allow quick fixes – and taking risks

FILE PHOTO – A student learns how to drive in a Tesla learns at the Emirates Driving Institute which offers students to learn how to drive on luxury cars, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 14, 2021. REUTERS/Abdel hadi Ramahi Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 18 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s… Continue reading Analysis-Tesla software updates allow quick fixes – and taking risks

Ex-Mahindra design head Ramkripa Ananthan creates micro EV concept vehicle

Ramkripa Ananthan, ex-Mahindra Design Head and Director, KRUX Studio: “Today’s customers seek sustainable options and manufacturers want to be environmentally and socially responsible. Our concept addresses that.” As the former Head of Design at Mahindra & Mahindra, Ramkripa Ananthan is known to have led the team that designed the Mahindra XUV500, XUV300 and the Marazzo.… Continue reading Ex-Mahindra design head Ramkripa Ananthan creates micro EV concept vehicle

@niche: Xos, Inc. Announces Strategic Dealership Agreements with MHC001653

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS), a leading manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery electric vehicles and powertrains, and provider of charging infrastructure and fleet management software, announced today it has entered into dealership agreements with MHC Xos, LLC (“MHC Xos”), a subsidiary of Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC… Continue reading @niche: Xos, Inc. Announces Strategic Dealership Agreements with MHC001653

Schaeffler strengthens bearings business and develops bearings for electromobility

2022-02-18 | Herzogenaurach Innovative bearing technologies from Schaeffler are key to efficient, sustainable mobility The TriFinity triple-row bearing and the high-efficiency ball bearing with centrifugal disc offer outstanding efficiency and service life for all types of powertrain Custom solutions for electrified vehicles highlight Schaeffler’s successful transformation Innovative bearing solutions play a key role in sustainable… Continue reading Schaeffler strengthens bearings business and develops bearings for electromobility

VW CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine – CarToq.com

German auto giant Volkswagen AG’s Cheif Executive Officer Herbert Diess has tested positive for the coronavirus and is currently quarantined at his residence. Although infected Diess is continuing his work from home. While a VW spokeswoman Nicole Mommsen said, “He has been available for all phone calls and meetings,” The CEO has not shown any… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine – CarToq.com

Autoliv provides exterior airbag for Nuro’s autonomous vehicle

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) and (SSE: ALIV.sdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and Nuro, a leading autonomous vehicle company, are collaborating to ensure a high safety standard for Nuro’s new third-generation, production-grade autonomous delivery vehicle. As the most advanced zero-occupant vehicle designed by Nuro to date, the new… Continue reading Autoliv provides exterior airbag for Nuro’s autonomous vehicle

Tesla app update adds actionable notifications, charge stats, plans for annual FSD/connectivity subscriptions

Tesla has updated their smartphone app to version 4.6 adding some useful new features including actionable notifications and charging stats, and data-miners have found plans for an upcoming cheaper annual subscription to their Full Self-Driving and Premium Connectivity services. But even with this upcoming cheaper subscription scheme, Tesla has so far shown no interest in… Continue reading Tesla app update adds actionable notifications, charge stats, plans for annual FSD/connectivity subscriptions

Tesla changes S.Korea ads after antitrust probe faulted batteries

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc changed an advertisement about the driving range for its Model 3 in South Korea after an antitrust regulator found that the automaker exaggerated the specifications of its batteries. The Model 3 sedan description on Tesla’s Korean-language web site was changed to say… Continue reading Tesla changes S.Korea ads after antitrust probe faulted batteries