Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team, a Maersk company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team – a Maersk Company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. The deal marks the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe… Continue reading Volvo bags largest electric truck order in North America
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@BMW: BMW Group accelerates CO2 reduction and focuses consistently on a circular economy with the Neue Klasse001404
Zipse: “We are committed to a clear course to achieve the 1.5 degree target” 50% reduction in global CO2 use-phase emissions by 2030 Over 40% reduction in CO2 emissions during life cycle Ten million all-electric vehicles within ten years Secondary first: Up to 50% use of secondary material planned – initiatives to develop the market… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group accelerates CO2 reduction and focuses consistently on a circular economy with the Neue Klasse001404
This chainless drive system could revolutionize e-bike designs
We don’t often write about bicycle components, but it’s not everyday that an innovation like the Schaeffler Free Drive is announced for pedal-assisted e-bikes. The so-called “bike-by-wire” system, first spotted by Electrek, dispenses with the need to string a chain or belt between the pedals and motor. It’s an all-electric drive system that allows for… Continue reading This chainless drive system could revolutionize e-bike designs
World NM: Xiaomi rolls into electric car segment001538
Chinese tech heavyweight Xiaomi Corp is hitting the accelerator of its car business－the company said on Wednesday it has registered its electric vehicle or EV business with a registered capital of 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion). The strong performance came as Xiaomi earned its new tag of the world’s No 2 smartphone maker by shipments… Continue reading World NM: Xiaomi rolls into electric car segment001538
BMW to reduce carbon emissions in car life cycle 40% by 2030
A logo of German luxury carmaker BMW, is seen ahead of the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/File Photo BERLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) plans to reduce carbon emissions across the life cycle of its vehicles – including the production process – at least 40% from 2019… Continue reading BMW to reduce carbon emissions in car life cycle 40% by 2030
China Digest: Allsense, CN Technology in funding news
Industrial internet firm Allsense has raised its Series B round. In a separate development, Shanghai CN Science and Technology Co., Ltd has garnered a new round of funding, led by Matrix Partners China. Allsense raises funding Allsense, which provides industrial internet solutions for thermoelectric energy production in China, has secured a Series B round of… Continue reading China Digest: Allsense, CN Technology in funding news
MathWorks India’s R Vijayalayan: ‘OEMs now prefer virtual vehicles to speedily test their software.’
A number of automakers are using MathWorks’ MATLAB and Simulink in their R&D and product development programmes to benefit from cutting-edge tech and accelerate time to market. R Vijayalayan, Manager, Automotive Industry Field Application Engineering Team, MathWorks India says India Auto Inc is now using far more simulation software than it did before. New model development under strict cost… Continue reading MathWorks India’s R Vijayalayan: ‘OEMs now prefer virtual vehicles to speedily test their software.’
Subhash Desai: ‘Maharashtra’s EV Policy will set a benchmark.’
Battery cost and its technology evolution influences the rate of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Likewise, the presence of a fully localised battery manufacturing factory will help a state grow its EV industry. Recognising the criticality of it, the Maharashtra state government which announced its EV Policy in mid-July, has initiated talks with potential investors. An… Continue reading Subhash Desai: ‘Maharashtra’s EV Policy will set a benchmark.’
Collaboration, not competition to foster EV ecosystem
Among the business segments with the fiercest competition worldwide is the automotive industry, one which has led to the survival of the fittest. But when it comes to the electric vehicle ecosystem, for a country like India, it is not competition, but cooperation that will unlock the next phase of growth, believes Shreyas Shibulal, founder… Continue reading Collaboration, not competition to foster EV ecosystem
IIT Madras-born Grinntech sets out on an EV-charging mission
After emerging from its incubator in the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park in September 2020, Grinntech, an investor-backed start-up is now eyeing speedy growth. Specialising in lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage systems, the company recently closed bridge funding round of US$ 2 million. With adoption of electric vehicles beginning to take… Continue reading IIT Madras-born Grinntech sets out on an EV-charging mission