Daimler talks with workers heat up, with 15,000 jobs at risk

FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen near the Daimler headquarters, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Stuttgart, Germany, April 22, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Labour representatives at German carmaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) said on Monday that discussions with management over cost cuts had become “rougher”, after a board… Continue reading Daimler talks with workers heat up, with 15,000 jobs at risk

@Hyundai: Hyundai/Kia’s EV Heat Pumps a Benchmark for Other Brands

You have surely once felt that your smartphone batteries run out faster during winter. This is not just a feeling; scientifically, low temperature increases the lithium-ion battery’s internal resistance, effectively reducing its energy efficiency. The same principle applies to electric car batteries. Come winter, the EV range (distance traveled by car on a single charge)… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai/Kia’s EV Heat Pumps a Benchmark for Other Brands

@Hyundai: World First Fuel Cell Truck – Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Running Footage | Cars for Relaxing Video

Play Meet the world’s first fuel cell heavy-duty truck, Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell.First 10 units of XCIENT Fuel Cell head to Europe for commercial use, and Hyundai marks a significant milestone in the history of commercial vehicles and the development of hydrogen society.Find out more on XCIENT’s specifications with design and running footage compilation in… Continue reading @Hyundai: World First Fuel Cell Truck – Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Running Footage | Cars for Relaxing Video

Audi Snubs EVs, Says Will Continue To “Massively” Invest In Combustion Engines – CleanTechnica

Cars Published on July 11th, 2020 | by Johnna Crider July 11th, 2020 by Johnna Crider  In what seems to be an obvious snub toward electric vehicles, Audi’s new CEO, Markus Duesmann, said the company will continue to “massively” invest in combustion engines. Audi, which is a Volkswagen Group subsidiary, plans to continue its investment… Continue reading Audi Snubs EVs, Says Will Continue To “Massively” Invest In Combustion Engines – CleanTechnica

@Honda: CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles

China, July 13, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Honda have signed an agreement to form a comprehensive strategic alliance on new energy vehicle batteries to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote the popularization of electrified vehicles. This agreement will enable the two companies to begin discussions on a… Continue reading @Honda: CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles

Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, Elon Musk says range would be too low

Tesla is canceling the cheapest version of Model Y as Elon Musk says the range would have been too low, but the automaker is still planning a lower price version “in a few months.” Over the years, Tesla has been known to often change its vehicle configuration throughout its vehicle lineup. The automaker went from… Continue reading Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, Elon Musk says range would be too low

Tesla updates Model S and Model X Supercharging rate to 250 kW

Tesla has updated the Supercharging rate of the Model S and Model X to 250 kW — matching the capacity of the Model 3 and Model Y. What does it mean? When Tesla launched Supercharger V3 last year, the automaker made it clear that only Model 3 would take full advantage of the new 250 kW charge… Continue reading Tesla updates Model S and Model X Supercharging rate to 250 kW

Auto industry: false start with VW’s own auto software: top manager has to vacate his position

Christian Senger A new task is being sought for the manager. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) Frankfurt, Munich In the ranks of Volkswagen Christian Senger is one of the most capable minds. The graduate engineer led the development of the ID electrical series for the car manufacturer Volkswagen wants to create entry into electromobility. The pace at… Continue reading Auto industry: false start with VW’s own auto software: top manager has to vacate his position

The CEO of Lucid Motors reveals the most important lesson he learned from Elon Musk when he worked for him at Tesla

Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson worked for Tesla CEO Elon Musk from 2009 to 2012. Rawlinson said the biggest lesson he learned from Musk is the importance of relentless optimism. “Sometimes you have to put all your chips in,” Rawlinson said. Are you a current or former Lucid employee? Do you have an opinion about… Continue reading The CEO of Lucid Motors reveals the most important lesson he learned from Elon Musk when he worked for him at Tesla

Late bloomer Hyundai speeds past BYD in electric vehicle sales

SEOUL — Hyundai Motor, once a perennial also-ran in next-generation autos, has rapidly gained ground against rivals, surpassing Chinese peer BYD to take fourth place in the global electric vehicle market. The South Korean automaker held an 8% market share in the first quarter of this year, selling 24,000 vehicles, compared with BYD’s 6%, according… Continue reading Late bloomer Hyundai speeds past BYD in electric vehicle sales