SMMT statement on changes to the Plug-in Car and Van Grants

15 December 2021 #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Slashing the grants for electric vehicles once again is a blow to customers looking to make the switch and couldn’t come at a worse time, with inflation at a ten-year high and pandemic-related economic uncertainty looming large. Industry and government ambition for decarbonised… Continue reading SMMT statement on changes to the Plug-in Car and Van Grants

@VW Group: Convenient, networked and sustainable: new solutions for charging electric Volkswagen models004355

Volkswagen is the first high-volume manufacturer to offer its customers a universal and seamless eco-system for charging their electric models. The service with the name We Charge will be enhanced step-by-step to offer higher performance, convenience and sustainability – with new charging solutions for home and mobile charging, new functions in the ID. models and… Continue reading @VW Group: Convenient, networked and sustainable: new solutions for charging electric Volkswagen models004355

@VW Group: Electromobility in winter: Intelligent thermal management in Audi models preserves range and performance004356

In the winter, electrically powered cars have to bring the interior and the battery system to the right temperature. This double task already requires a lot of energy from them. Low exterior temperatures exacerbate the problem – and affect high-voltage batteries’ performance. Nonetheless, concern over excessive loss of range in electric Audi models is unfounded:… Continue reading @VW Group: Electromobility in winter: Intelligent thermal management in Audi models preserves range and performance004356

Hypercharge partners with Target Park to deploy 2,500 charging stations across North America

Hypercharge Networks, a provider of turnkey charging solutions, has formed a long-term partnership with Toronto-based parking operator Target Park. The two companies will deploy 2,500 Level 2 public charging stations across North America over the next 36 months. Starting in early 2022, Hypercharge EV charging will be available at several of Target Park’s Toronto locations.… Continue reading Hypercharge partners with Target Park to deploy 2,500 charging stations across North America

@Toyota: The Road to Carbon Neutrality – Toyota Releases 2021 North American Environmental Report

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 15, 2021) – Toyota has long been committed to the sustainable development of society and addressing climate change. We continue to aggressively pursue technologies and find additional ways to reduce our environmental footprint for all of our North American operations and products with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Here… Continue reading @Toyota: The Road to Carbon Neutrality – Toyota Releases 2021 North American Environmental Report

Furious at the Concept of Paying Taxes, Elon Musk Lashes Out at Elizabeth Warren

“Please don’t call the manager on me, Senator Karen.” The world’s richest man had yet another temper tantrum on Twitter yesterday when a US lawmaker had the audacity to *checks notes* suggest that he should actually pay taxes.  On Tuesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk raged at Senator Elizabeth Warren after she tweeted, “Let’s change the… Continue reading Furious at the Concept of Paying Taxes, Elon Musk Lashes Out at Elizabeth Warren

Worker Murdered at Tesla Factory

The Tesla worker “had just finished a shift” and was shot in the parking lot. Suspicious Death The local police department in Fremont, California has reported a “suspicious death” that occurred on December 13 in the parking lot of Tesla’s factory in the area. According to a statement received by CNBC, a Tesla worker “had… Continue reading Worker Murdered at Tesla Factory

VINFAST TO REVEAL ITS ELECTRIC VEHICLE LINEUP AND TECHNOLOGIES AT CES 2022

At CES 2022, VinFast will continue to advance its message advocating for a clean future of mobility with the concept of ‘destination: future’. The message represents an ongoing journey that began at the 2021 LA Auto Show in November. The highlight of this stage of the journey is unveiling the company’s full  EV lineup, comprised… Continue reading VINFAST TO REVEAL ITS ELECTRIC VEHICLE LINEUP AND TECHNOLOGIES AT CES 2022

2022 will be a key year in transition to electric mobility, say industry leaders

Subsequently, the rapid transition to electric mobility will create a large requirement for lithium-ion cells in India, to the scale of 120 GWh, by 2030, Tarun Mehta, the chief executive of Ather Energy said. He was speaking at the CII Partnership Summit. The upcoming year 2022 will be the focus year for transition to electric… Continue reading 2022 will be a key year in transition to electric mobility, say industry leaders

Bearings Market revenue to hit $75 BN by 2027; Global Market Insights Inc.

The other bearings segment is likely to grow at a CAGR of over 7.5% through 2027 owing to the growing consumption of advanced bearings across various end-use industries including automotive and electrical applications. Request for a sample of this research report @ https://www.gminsights.com/request-sample/detail/111 The bearings market from mining and construction applications will witness more than 9%… Continue reading Bearings Market revenue to hit $75 BN by 2027; Global Market Insights Inc.