Brussels, 24 March 2021 – Under the umbrella of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the CEOs of Europe’s car makers met last week with the European Commission Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, for a constructive discussion on climate change and CO2 emissions. “EU policy makers and the auto industry share the… Continue reading Auto industry CEOs discuss CO2 with Timmermans
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@niche: Unique flat EV chassis maker REE to open large facility in the UK000667
We’ve written about Israeli company REE Automotive and its remarkable super-flat modular EV chassis several times before. The company has a drastically disruptive offer for automakers; we’ll build you a skateboard electric vehicle chassis full of batteries, as well as your entire electric drivetrain, with more or less whatever characteristics you want in the motors,… Continue reading @niche: Unique flat EV chassis maker REE to open large facility in the UK000667
India’s carbon neutral aim hinges on top emitters using hydrogen
Emissions from India’s steel industry are projected to more than triple to 837 million tons over the next three decades as demand for the alloy more than quadruples, The Energy and Resources Institute said in a report last year. India’s steel mills, the second-largest producers globally, expect hydrogen-based production to be key to cutting pollution… Continue reading India’s carbon neutral aim hinges on top emitters using hydrogen
Ineos founder’s Land Rover rival faces launch delay due to Covid lockdowns
The Land Rover-rival being built by the billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe may be delayed by up to six months amid difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Ineos, the chemicals company founded by Ratcliffe, had planned to deliver the first of the new Grenadier vehicles in early 2022, but is now considering a new launch date… Continue reading Ineos founder’s Land Rover rival faces launch delay due to Covid lockdowns
Continental electronics-laden Jaguar i-Pace launched in India at Rs 1.05 crore
Jaguar Land Rover, which recently announced its intent to go all-electric by as early as 2025, today introduced the Jaguar i-Pace electric crossover in India. Launched at a price-tag of Rs 1.05 crore, ex-showroom, India, the i-Pace is only the second electric luxury SUV currently on sale in the country after the Mercedes-Benz EQC. The… Continue reading Continental electronics-laden Jaguar i-Pace launched in India at Rs 1.05 crore
India to launch supercharged push for global electric vehicle players
To benefit from the scheme automakers must meet conditions including minimum global revenue of $1.4 billion. For auto parts makers it is $69 million. The companies must grow by at least 8% each year to qualify for the incentives, which are also linked to the distance between the factory and point of sale. By Aditi… Continue reading India to launch supercharged push for global electric vehicle players
Capital Calls: Tata Motors hits leadership pothole
Tata Motors is struggling to get a grip on the steering wheel. Ex-Daimler executive Marc Llistosella will no longer be joining the $15 billion owner of Jaguar Land Rover as chief executive of its Indian business in July due to “personal reasons”, the company revealed on Friday. Llistosella was to be the fifth boss in… Continue reading Capital Calls: Tata Motors hits leadership pothole
Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut 2,000 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to slash 2,000 jobs throughout the next year. The brand currently employs around 40,000 people and the company says this latest restructure will allow the business to run a little more efficiently. JLR has had a tricky financial year. The company was forced to cut 1,000 jobs last summer,… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut 2,000 jobs
New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details
Land Rover is to launch six pure-electric models within the next five years as part of a wide-ranging review of the overall Jaguar Land Rover business by its incoming chief executive Thierry Bollore, while sister brand Jaguar is to be reimagined as an all-electric luxury brand by 2025. Jaguar Land Rover says that all of its brands’… Continue reading New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details
Vertu Motors acquires Honda dealership from Hepworth Motor Group
Vertu Motors has acquired a Honda dealership based on Leeds Road, Huddersfield from Hepworth Motor Group to grow its Yorkshire presence to 23 sites. The business, which also holds an authorised repair contract for Mitsubishi, has been located in Huddersfield for 40 years. All colleagues will remain at the dealership following the acquisition, ensuring continuity… Continue reading Vertu Motors acquires Honda dealership from Hepworth Motor Group