Italdesign and Ducati together to present Urban-E, the folding e-bike ideal for urban mobility, combining innovative and ergonomic solutions with a unique style. Available in black or gray versions, Urban-E is built on a special aluminum frame, designed by the Ducatidesigners in collaboration with their colleagues working at the Industrial Design Division of Italdesign, featuring… Continue reading @VW Group: 30Jul Italdesign and Ducati to introduce Urban-E, the new foldable e-bike The e-bike will be available starting from September
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Nissan launches pilot in Australia, will offer V2G to customers this year
A major government trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in Australia will demonstrate the Nissan LEAF’s ability to supply energy to a home or commercial site, or to feed power back to the grid, thanks to its built-in bidirectional charging capability. The Realising Electric Vehicle Services (REVS) project is a precursor to the customer launch of… Continue reading Nissan launches pilot in Australia, will offer V2G to customers this year
@Toyota: Toyota’s Global Sales Recover to 84% of Previous Year’s Level in June 2020
Toyota City, Japan, July 30, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for June 2020 as well as the cumulative total from January to June 2020, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. June 2020 Sales Results Toyota– Worldwide sales: Sixth… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Global Sales Recover to 84% of Previous Year’s Level in June 2020
MINI Cooper SE Production Exceeds 11,000 Cumulatively
MINI happily announced that is first series-produced all-electric car – MINI Cooper SE – has reached a milestone of more than 11,000 units produced cumulatively at the MINI Plant Oxford in the UK. Now, the facility is taking its annual summer shutdown, but the MINI Electric is expected to progress well and take a third… Continue reading MINI Cooper SE Production Exceeds 11,000 Cumulatively
Cadillac Lyriq Debuts In Just 7 Days: See New Teaser Here
Cadillac LYRIQ: The Journey Continues Aug. 6 2020-07-30 Inspired by craftsmanship and driven by innovation, Cadillac LYRIQ represents the first in an upcoming portfolio of battery-electric luxury vehicles from Cadillac. The journey began back in 2019, when Cadillac announced it would spearhead General Motors’ shift to an all-electric future and released the first images of… Continue reading Cadillac Lyriq Debuts In Just 7 Days: See New Teaser Here
Japan group to bring quantum computers to the workplace
TOKYO — Leading Japanese universities and corporations have joined hands with IBM to develop practical quantum computing applications in finance, materials development and the broader business scene. “I believe that Japan will play an important role in implementing quantum computing technology to society ahead of rest of the world, and that industry-academia-government collaboration is necessary… Continue reading Japan group to bring quantum computers to the workplace
Mazda slams brakes on 1.8m auto sales goal after less than a year
TOKYO — Mazda Motor will retract its goal of selling about 1.8 million vehicles worldwide by fiscal 2024 as the Japanese automaker struggles with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Nikkei has learned. Mazda’s vehicle sales plummeted by a quarter in the first half of this year, further dimming prospects for reaching the target. The company is expected to announce the… Continue reading Mazda slams brakes on 1.8m auto sales goal after less than a year
Inspired by Tesla, China’s EV startups race for IPO
HONG KONG — Chinese electric vehicle startups are racing for stock market debuts, inspired by a surge of investor interest in Tesla as they seek to beef up balance sheets in the face of strong industry headwinds. Beijing-based Li Auto will make an initial public offering on Nasdaq on Friday to raise as much as… Continue reading Inspired by Tesla, China’s EV startups race for IPO
China’s electric SUV maker Li Auto raises $1.1 billion in U.S. IPO
Trade tensions between China and the U.S. have not stopped Chinese companies from eyeing to list on American stock exchanges. Li Auto, a five-year-old Chinese electric vehicle startup, raised $1.1 billion through its debut on Nasdaq on Thursday. The Beijing-based company is targeting a growing Chinese middle class who aspire to drive cleaner, smarter, and… Continue reading China’s electric SUV maker Li Auto raises $1.1 billion in U.S. IPO
Panasonic boosts energy density, trims cobalt in new 2170 battery cell for Tesla
Production to start at Tesla gigafactory in September Kirsten Korosec 13 hours Panasonic has developed new battery technology for the ‘2170’ lithium-ion cells it produces and supplies to Tesla, a change that improves energy density by 5% and reduces costly cobalt content. The new, higher-energy dense 2170 cells will be produced by Panasonic at Tesla’s… Continue reading Panasonic boosts energy density, trims cobalt in new 2170 battery cell for Tesla