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Intensifying Electrification and Fuel Economy Targets Set to Propel the Global Electric Vehicle Market
For further information on this analysis, Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2021, please visit: http://frost.ly/66w. “Ambitious targets such as net-zero emissions by 2050 will continue to drive the proliferation of EVs despite the change in the driving behavior of consumers resulting from the pandemic,” said Prajyot Sathe, Research Manager, Mobility Practice, Frost & Sullivan. “The global… Continue reading Intensifying Electrification and Fuel Economy Targets Set to Propel the Global Electric Vehicle Market
Rising electricity demand is keeping coal alive
As people ventured out from their pandemic cocoons this year, they gobbled up more electricity than they did before COVID-19 shut the world down. But there still isn’t enough clean energy to meet rising demand, so coal is making a comeback. Global electricity demand climbed 5 percent above pre-pandemic levels in the first six months… Continue reading Rising electricity demand is keeping coal alive
Auto Stock Roundup: TSLA’s AI Day, GPI & WGO’s Payout Hike & More
Tesla’s TSLA highly anticipated Artificial Intelligence (AI) day was the highlight of the last week. The event was live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel on Aug 19. At the flashy event, the electric car maker made several key announcements in areas of computing, AI and robotics. The most exciting part of the event was… Continue reading Auto Stock Roundup: TSLA’s AI Day, GPI & WGO’s Payout Hike & More
Xiaomi reports record 64% revenue growth, acquires Deepmotion for $77.3 million
Xiaomi reported a second-quarter net income of $1.28 billion on revenue of $13.56 billion following the Chinese technology giant’s strong surge in smartphone market share globally. During the quarter that ended in June, Xiaomi said it saw a 64% year-on-year growth in revenue, and its net income surged over 80% from the same time a… Continue reading Xiaomi reports record 64% revenue growth, acquires Deepmotion for $77.3 million
Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant in 2023
Starting in 2023, a dedicated line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell (FC) modules destined for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks. The FC modules bring Toyota’s electrification strategy further into focus as it will allow truck manufacturers to incorporate emissions-free fuel cell electric technology into existing platforms… Continue reading Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant in 2023
New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, with the Market to Reach 250.1 Thousand Units Worldwide by 2026
FACTS AT A GLANCE Edition: 9; Released: April 2021 Executive Pool: 2563 Companies: 18 – Players covered include Ballard Power Systems, Inc.; Ceres Power Holdings PLC; Daimler AG; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Hydrogenics Corporation; Hyundai Motor Company; ITM Power PLC; Nedstack fuel cell technology BV; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.; Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC; Panasonic Corporation; Plug Power Inc.; Toshiba Corporation;… Continue reading New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, with the Market to Reach 250.1 Thousand Units Worldwide by 2026
Nitin Gadkari: “OEMs should discourage diesel vehicle sales and focus on alternate fuels.’
Speaking at SIAM’s annual convention today, transport minister Nitin Gadkari lauded the role of India Auto Inc and apex industry body SIAM. He said: “The Indian automotive industry is a key driver of economic growth in the country. It is the largest employer, biggest exporter and contributes 7.1% to GDP. It employs an estimated 37… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari: “OEMs should discourage diesel vehicle sales and focus on alternate fuels.’
XPeng (XPEV) Intensifies Competition on Export of P7 Sedan to Norway
XPeng Inc. XPEV recently exported the first shipment of its flagship electric sedan — P7 — to Norway. The P7 models have been shipped from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou to Norway, marking the first time that XPeng has shipped its flagship sedan to an international market. This move comes in eight months after… Continue reading XPeng (XPEV) Intensifies Competition on Export of P7 Sedan to Norway
Lucid says its first electric car drove 445 miles from Los Angeles to San Francisco without charging, easily besting Tesla’s range (LCID, TSLA)
In a range test with Motortrend, the Lucid Air drove 445 miles on a charge with energy to spare. Tesla has led the range game for years with the Model S, which has an EPA range of 405 miles. Lucid claims its $169,000 Air Dream can travel up to 517 miles on a full battery. … Continue reading Lucid says its first electric car drove 445 miles from Los Angeles to San Francisco without charging, easily besting Tesla’s range (LCID, TSLA)