FILE PHOTO: A man wipes the brand logo of Nissan Motor Corp. on the front nose section of the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV during a press preview, ahead of the world premiere, at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said… Continue reading Nissan develops techniques to speed up production of carbon fibre parts
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@VW Group: Drive-in theaters experience a revival nationwide amid COVID Drive-in movie theaters are one of the few businesses experiencing a …
Drive-in movie theaters are one of the few businesses experiencing a renaissance amid the coronavirus pandemic. As one of the few entertainment destinations you can still visit outside of the home, they’ve experienced a boom in popularity and demand over the past couple months. “We’ve seen a resurgence in interest across the country. Our shows are selling… Continue reading @VW Group: Drive-in theaters experience a revival nationwide amid COVID Drive-in movie theaters are one of the few businesses experiencing a …
Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol 51.9%, diesel 29.4%, electric 7.2% market share second quarter 2020
Brussels, 3 September 2020 – In the second quarter of 2020, the market share of electrically-chargeable vehicles increased to 7.2% of total EU car sales, compared to a 2.4% share during the same period last year. The overall decline in passenger car registrations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the diesel and petrol… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol 51.9%, diesel 29.4%, electric 7.2% market share second quarter 2020
An aerial time-lapse of Tesla’s new Texas factory reveals remarkable progress after just over a month of construction (TSLA)
Tesla’s Austin factory is quickly beginning to take shape. Drone photographers are documenting nearly every day’s progress, as fallow land starts to look more like an industrial site. Eventually the sprawling factory will include public areas for recreation, CEO Elon Musk said in July. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Construction of Tesla’s fourth… Continue reading An aerial time-lapse of Tesla’s new Texas factory reveals remarkable progress after just over a month of construction (TSLA)
Bosch: the mobility of the future needs fuel cells
Stuttgart, Germany – Electromobility is picking up more and more speed. It is an important element in reducing CO2 emissions from traffic. But how economical is it to operate heavy-duty trucks with 40-ton payloads over long distances using only battery-electric power? Given the battery weight, long charging times, and limited range of today’s technology, electric… Continue reading Bosch: the mobility of the future needs fuel cells
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With the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 due to be revealed in full-production form soon, Volkswagen has begun expanding its Chattanooga factory to build a North American center for electric vehicles – not only for assembly, but for engineering the EVs of the future. To power those efforts, Volkswagen‘s Engineering and Planning Center in Chattanooga will soon… Continue reading @VW Group:
@Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN Ë-SPACETOURER: OPENING OF ORDERS UP TO 9 PEOPLE IN Ë-COMFORT MODE000169
Unveiled in May, New Citroën ë-SpaceTourer – 100% ëlectric is now available to order in France. The new model is part of the Brand’s “Inspirëd by You All” electrification strategy, with the launch in 2020 of six electrified models, including Ami, ë-C4, C5 Aircross Hybrid SUV, ë-Jumpy and ë-Jumper. The light commercial vehicle range will… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN Ë-SPACETOURER: OPENING OF ORDERS UP TO 9 PEOPLE IN Ë-COMFORT MODE000169
@Groupe PSA: PR Extra Efficient Engines: New Opel Mokka Combines Fun and Modernity000169
Advanced diesel and petrol engines: innovations for city traffic and the open road Leading the way: new Mokka introduces future Opel brand face and digital cockpit Distinct looks: GS Line trim adds sporty touch Bright road ahead: IntelliLux LED® matrix light and LED lamps Typically Opel: excellent seating with full leather and driver massage options… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Extra Efficient Engines: New Opel Mokka Combines Fun and Modernity000169
Appetite for electric cars in UK wanes as pandemic squeezes finances
Consumers less willing or able to stump up for the cost of buying battery cars, says Auto Trader Go to Source
Lotus ends Evija development contract with Williams Advanced Engineering
Lotus has terminated its technical partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), which had seen the two firms work together on the all-electric Evija hypercar. In an official statement, Lotus said: “Williams Advanced Engineering has been a technical partner, bringing specific high voltage and battery development expertise to the Evija hypercar project. “As the programme entered its… Continue reading Lotus ends Evija development contract with Williams Advanced Engineering