Tesla is adding a lot of job listings for design managers of new Supercharger sites as the automaker is prepping for a massive expansion of the Supercharger network ahead of opening it to other electric cars. The Supercharger network has been growing at an impressive pace lately. Last quarter, Tesla had 26,900 Superchargers at 2,966… Continue reading Tesla is prepping for giant Supercharger expansion ahead of opening the network to other EVs
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Elevation Capital leads funding in Yellow Class and 17 other India deal updates
Yellow Class Gurugram 6 million Series A Elevation Capital India Quotient, Titan Capital, First Cheque, Vidit Aatrey, Alok Mittal, Vivekananda Hallekere, Maninder Gulati, Abhinav Sinha, Dhruv Agarwala, Alvin Tse Education/Training EdTech UpScalio Gurugram 42.5 million Series A Presight Capital Heliad Equity Partners, MPGI, 468 Capital, Whiteboard Capital, OfBusiness, Innoven Capital, Alteria Capital, Suhail Sameer, Radhika… Continue reading Elevation Capital leads funding in Yellow Class and 17 other India deal updates
U.S. senators urge FTC to probe Tesla over self-driving claims
A logo of the electric vehicle maker Tesla is seen near a shopping complex in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed the Federal Trade Commission to probe Tesla (TSLA.O), saying the company has misled consumers and endangered the public by marketing its… Continue reading U.S. senators urge FTC to probe Tesla over self-driving claims
New 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Joins Popular SUV Model Range
The new Sorento PHEV is offered with a 66.9 kW electric motor and a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that combine to achieve 261 horsepower. The Sorento PHEV has a targeted 32-mile pure electric driving range, the best of any 3-row PHEV SUV,3 with a projected combined overall range of 460 miles, helping it achieve a targeted… Continue reading New 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Joins Popular SUV Model Range
Hyundai Mobis develops AI-based motion prediction technology for surrounding vehicles
<Gettyimagesbank> Hyundai Mobis has developed a technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the expected driving route of nearby vehicles. It is a technology to improve driving stability by improving the completeness of the semi-autonomous driving function. It is expected that the application will be expanded starting with Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury vehicles such… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis develops AI-based motion prediction technology for surrounding vehicles
Hyundai Motor creates an ‘independent brand’ for hydrogen commercial vehicles
Hyundai Motor will introduce its own independent brand that will promote commercial hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) similar to ‘IONIQ’, an eco-friendly vehicle brand. Hyundai Motor organized a marketing team dedicated to global hydrogen commercial vehicles under strategic support division, and started preparatory work, including creating a new brand. It is at the stage… Continue reading Hyundai Motor creates an ‘independent brand’ for hydrogen commercial vehicles
Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to drive adoption of e3Ws in India
Bangalore-based tech-enabled financer for electric light vehicles Three Wheels United (TWU) has partnered Piaggio Vehicles to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India. As per the understanding, Three Wheels United will immediately deploy 500 Piaggio Ape’ E City and Ape’ E-Xtra vehicles across India. The partners will jointly work towards promoting the adoption of… Continue reading Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to drive adoption of e3Ws in India
Japan automakers take bonding to next level
When Suzuki and Daihatsu decided to participate in a consortium involving Toyota, Isuzu and Hino last month, it marked yet another significant step by Japan’s automakers to deepen their bonding. Toyota is the lead participant in the latest drive with a 60 percent stake where the initial focus was to hone efforts on new trends… Continue reading Japan automakers take bonding to next level
Tata Motors opens pre-bookings for new Tigor EV ahead of August 31 launch
Tata Motors has announced opening of pre-bookings for its second electric passenger vehicle – the new Tigor EV – which will be officially launched on August 31. The electric sedan can be booked at select Tata dealerships at Rs 21,000 starting today. This is the new e-avatar of the sedan. The Tata Tigor EV first rolled… Continue reading Tata Motors opens pre-bookings for new Tigor EV ahead of August 31 launch
@niche: JUST ANOTHER MANIC WEDNESDAY.001156
By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. Now that we’re more than halfway through the year, it’s incredible that the level of chaos in this business is not calming down in the least. In fact, it’s ramping up to new levels. The chip shortage thing, which has thrown the entire retail end of the market into an unsustainable… Continue reading @niche: JUST ANOTHER MANIC WEDNESDAY.001156