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…
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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
Toyota pauses self-driving ‘e-Palette’ service after one crashed into an Olympic athlete
Toyota has halted its autonomous shuttle service in Tokyo’s Olympic village after one of its vehicles collided with a visually impaired athlete, Reuters reported. Technically, the vehicle was not driving autonomously but was under manual control at the time of the incident. Toyota had been operating dozens of its “e-Palette” shuttles during the Olympics as… Continue reading Toyota pauses self-driving ‘e-Palette’ service after one crashed into an Olympic athlete
4 Large-Cap Stocks Expected to Increase Sales 508% to 1,118% by 2024
Motley Fool Is Lucid Group Stock a Buy? Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) has surely caught the attention of electric vehicle (EV) investors. Among automakers that manufacture only EVs, Lucid Group’s market capitalization, of nearly $37 billion, is behind only those of Tesla and Nio. To begin with, the company’s first product, the Lucid Air, claims… Continue reading 4 Large-Cap Stocks Expected to Increase Sales 508% to 1,118% by 2024
German Handelsblatt: Transporter: This is how the VW Bulli is now being further developed 002769
Three platforms for the vans The transporter will be built on different platforms in the future. (Photo: vw) Hanover At some point it is simply the end of the day. Vehicle platforms cannot be modernized forever in order to meet all requirements for safety, efficiency and electronics. It was precisely at this point that the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Transporter: This is how the VW Bulli is now being further developed 002769
@Hyundai: Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) arrives for the 2022 model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. Niro PHEV continues to deliver an EPA-estimated 26 miles of all-electric range on a single charge[1] and remains eligible for the $4,543 Federal tax credit along with any… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
@Daimler: 24 eCitaro for Hesse’s city of science
Electric bus fleet in Darmstadt based on the eCitaro Driver cockpit with preventive protection Safety features with Sideguard Assist and Preventive Brake Assist Stuttgart / Darmstadt It is not surprising that Darmstadt, as Hesse’s city of science, wants to make its local public transport emission-free as soon as possible. Darmstadt has developed to become one… Continue reading @Daimler: 24 eCitaro for Hesse’s city of science
Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
• LXS: $29,590 • EX: $33,390 • EX Premium: $36,490 Powertrain: 1.6L GDI engine with electric motor: 139 hp/195 lb.-ft. of torque (hybrid system performance combined) 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery Fuel Economy MPG4 (combined): • LXS, EX, EX Premium 46 (combined) • EPA-estimated All-Electric Range1 26 miles DriveWise Features5: Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car… Continue reading Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Union Power Minister asks all Ministers, CMs to convert official fleets to EVs
Union Minister of power and renewable energy R K Singh New Delhi: The Union Minister of power and renewable energy R K Singh has urged the Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of States to use EVs for all official purposes. According to a recent PIB notification, Singh has written to all the Union Ministers including… Continue reading Union Power Minister asks all Ministers, CMs to convert official fleets to EVs
Mumbai unveils multi-pronged climate action plan
With Mumbai being one of the high risk cities to the worst impacts of climate change, Cabinet Minister of Environment, Tourism & Protocol Aaditya Thackeray today launched the first ever Climate Action Plan dedicated to the city. The programme aims to ensure better future planning and growth keeping in tune with climate adaptation, mitigation and… Continue reading Mumbai unveils multi-pronged climate action plan