Publications – Position Paper: Revision of the EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC)

The evaluation of the current EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) has been completed and the proposed measures are currently undergoing an impact assessment. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), representing the major players in the global automotive battery market, fully supports the European Commission’s initiative to promote more circularity and sustainability. To that end, ACEA would… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Revision of the EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC)

Electric mobility: Bulli without humming – the Abt e-Transporter can do that 6.1

Abt e-Transporter 6.1 The converted Bulli is particularly sustainable on short journeys. Sit down, feel at home, drive off: this familiarity is already there VW Golf is the real secret of success for millions of normal drivers. The same applies to the Golf among the vans, the Volkswagen Bulli. Millions of couriers, craftsmen and employees… Continue reading Electric mobility: Bulli without humming – the Abt e-Transporter can do that 6.1

Estonian ride-hailer Bolt launches in Thailand with better rates

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Bolt, a popular ride-sharing system in Eastern Europe and Africa, said on Wednesday it has rolled out its platform in Thailand as competition intensifies among Southeast Asian ride-hailers with cities gradually emerging from the lockdown. Bolt, backed by Daimler and China’s Didi Chuxing, said its pilot venture in the Thai capital has… Continue reading Estonian ride-hailer Bolt launches in Thailand with better rates

Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains & batteries to other automakers

CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is currently open to licensing software and supply powertrains and batteries to other automakers struggling to make electric cars. Recently, we reported on automakers admitting that Tesla has a lead on several key areas of developing and building electric vehicles. Volkswagen has been quite open about the fact that… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains & batteries to other automakers

Electromobility: Bargain Stromer on a farewell tour – the VW e-up in the Handelsblatt autotest

VW e-up The e-up can fully exploit its advantages in the city center. This applies to the shape and functionality of the small car as well as to the electric motorization. (Photo: Alexander Möthe) Düsseldorf “Is that the one with the software problems?” Asks a passerby who drives past me and my parked car on… Continue reading Electromobility: Bargain Stromer on a farewell tour – the VW e-up in the Handelsblatt autotest

TI Fluid Systems is Awarded the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (July 27, 2020) — TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, is part of the 2020 cohort of issuers to receive London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark. This classification, first introduced in 2019, was created to highlight companies and investment funds listed on all segments of… Continue reading TI Fluid Systems is Awarded the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark

Bernstein downgrades Tesla and says the stock will tank 42% from its ‘mind-boggling’ valuation

Reuters Tesla shares are far too expensive to recommend after more than tripling in 2020, the Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi wrote in a note. The firm lowered its Tesla stock rating to “underperform” from “market perform” on Tuesday and maintained a $900 price target, implying that shares will tumble 42% over the next year. Though… Continue reading Bernstein downgrades Tesla and says the stock will tank 42% from its ‘mind-boggling’ valuation

Tesla quietly revealed it got a government coronavirus bailout after Elon Musk opposed another stimulus package (TSLA)

Four days after CEO Elon Musk decried “special interest earmarks” in economic relief packages, Tesla revealed that it also received government aid in response to the coronavirus. “As part of various governmental responses to the pandemic granted to companies globally, we received certain payroll related benefits which helped to reduce the impact of the COVID-19… Continue reading Tesla quietly revealed it got a government coronavirus bailout after Elon Musk opposed another stimulus package (TSLA)

Bosch is reacting to current market requirements with its expanded range of batteries

The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as… Continue reading Bosch is reacting to current market requirements with its expanded range of batteries