Charging plug locks secure EV plugs against unexpected unplugging, preventing possible damage to the system and protecting against theft of the charging cable (especially important in Europe, where many public chargers require drivers to use their own cables). German electromechanical manufacturer Marquardt has developed a new locking system designed to make charging safer and more… Continue reading Marquardt’s new E-Lock charge plug locking system
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Geely’s EV brand scores $500m investment led by CATL and Intel
BEIJING — A luxury electric vehicle unit of China’s Geely has partnered with top EV battery maker CATL and other investors to accelerate the development of new technologies. Zeekr Intelligent Technology, which operates Geely’s premium EV brand, signed strategic investment partnerships with five companies including Intel Capital, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group announced Friday. The partners will gain a 5.6% stake in… Continue reading Geely’s EV brand scores $500m investment led by CATL and Intel
Huawei’s smart car partnership model comes under scrutiny
As Huawei Technologies gathers pace on its push into smart cars, industry insiders closely following the Chinese telecom giant’s shift away from consumer electronics and into the competitive auto space have raised concerns over the company’s partnership models with domestic carmakers. Since pivoting into China’s automotive industry following a series of Trump-era sanctions on the… Continue reading Huawei’s smart car partnership model comes under scrutiny
Apple’s MacBook Pro M1 is $200 off, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Labor Day sales are starting to pop up across the internet as the holiday weekend gets nearer.… Continue reading Apple’s MacBook Pro M1 is $200 off, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
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August 27, 2021 What’s New Welcome to Nissan 2022 – What’s New. Following an amazing string of new vehicle makeovers and total redesigns in model year 2021, the streak continues for the new model year. Three iconic vehicles top the list: the all-new Nissan Z, all-new Frontier and all-new Pathfinder. Frontier and Pathfinder are on… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan 2022 – What’s New000441
Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers
Lotus has terminated contracts with several franchised dealerships in the UK as part of a “restructuring” of its retail network to coincide with the launch of the Emira. The move has sparked concerns that the availability of parts for second-hand Lotus models – already a concern for owners – could be restricted. According to a… Continue reading Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers
Tesla wants to sell electricity in Texas
Elon Musk’s Tesla is looking beyond electric vehicles, solar panels and energy storage and wants to now supply electricity directly to customers, according to an application filed with Texas electricity regulators earlier this month. Energy Choice Matters first reported on the application. The application, filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas on August 16,… Continue reading Tesla wants to sell electricity in Texas
Rivian files to go public at up to a reported $80 billion valuation
Buzzy (and extremely well-funded) EV startup Rivian has filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. Rivian will be doing a traditional initial public offering, bucking the recent trend of electric vehicles going public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. The company, which is backed by Amazon and… Continue reading Rivian files to go public at up to a reported $80 billion valuation
Autos & Transportation · 2:33 PM UTCToyota halts all self-driving e-Palette vehicles after Olympic village accidentToyota Motor (7203.T) said on Frida…
Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda, arrives in their e-Palette autonomous concept vehicle to give his presentation at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su Aug 27 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor (7203.T) said on Friday it had suspended all self-driving e-Palette transportation pods at the Tokyo Paralympic Games village, a… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 2:33 PM UTCToyota halts all self-driving e-Palette vehicles after Olympic village accidentToyota Motor (7203.T) said on Frida…
Autos & TransportationGeely’s EV brand Zeekr raises $500 mln in first external funding2:42 PM UTC
A Zeekr 001 electric vehicle (EV) by Geely is seen displayed at the Zeekr booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand by Geely, said on Friday it raised $500 million in its first… Continue reading Autos & TransportationGeely’s EV brand Zeekr raises $500 mln in first external funding2:42 PM UTC