Electric drive units (EDUs) – integrating motors, electronics and transmissions into a single, compact drivetrain – are for making sure the various elements work together as efficiently as possible. With the Octopus research study (it stands for optimised components, test and simulation, toolkits for powertrains which integrate ultra high-speed motor solutions), Bentley and its 15… Continue reading Under the skin: The Octopus that’s helping Bentley’s sustainability
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@GM: Ultium Drive to be a Key Component of GM’s All-Electric Future
Ultium Drive to be a Key Component of GM’s All-Electric Future GM will lead design, development and manufacturing of its next-generation EV drive units and motors 2020-09-16 OSHAWA, Ont. (Wednesday, September 16, 2020) – General Motors’ next-generation EVs are expected to be powered by a family of five interchangeable drive units and three motors, known… Continue reading @GM: Ultium Drive to be a Key Component of GM’s All-Electric Future
@FaradayFuture: Snell’s Law
What exactly is Snell’s law? And why is an electric car company interested in its dynamics? Snell’s law (also known as Snell–Descartes law and the law of refraction) is a formula used to describe the relationship between the angles of incidence and refraction, when referring to light or other waves passing through a boundary between… Continue reading @FaradayFuture: Snell’s Law
Bill Gates says Elon Musk couldn’t be confused with Steve Jobs and that electric cars are ‘far easier’ than other climate change technology
Summary List Placement SEE ALSO: Elon Musk just made $8 billion in one day. Here’s how the CEO makes and spends his $84.8 billion fortune. DON’T MISS: Her fortune came from Hyatt hotels; his came from the Erie Canal. Now, they want the government to tax their millions to fund coronavirus relief. Join the conversation about this… Continue reading Bill Gates says Elon Musk couldn’t be confused with Steve Jobs and that electric cars are ‘far easier’ than other climate change technology
Cadillac’s answer to Tesla’s Autopilot, Super Cruise, will cost $25 per month after its 3-year trial period
Super Cruise is General Motors’ answer to Tesla’s Autopilot: an advanced driver-assistance feature. The first three-year trials of Super Cruise, launched in late 2017, expire soon, and GM will begin charging customers a subscription fee to keep the technology activated. The standalone subscription cost for Super Cruise will be $25 per month. Visit Business Insider’s… Continue reading Cadillac’s answer to Tesla’s Autopilot, Super Cruise, will cost $25 per month after its 3-year trial period
@Hyundai: Hyundai’s vision for emission-free mobility at GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2020
Hyundai Motor highlighted its vision for zero-emission mobility solutions at GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2020, which took place from 16-18 of September During Switch Green, Swiss pioneer and Hyundai brand ambassador Bertrand Piccard outlined the importance of sustainable ecological cases that provide economic advantages for businesses In addition, Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai’s vision for emission-free mobility at GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2020
German Manager Magazin: Motor vehicle tax: Cars with very high CO2 emissions are taxed higher000144
Holder of cars those with high CO2 emissions will have to be prepared for rising vehicle tax costs in the future. In contrast, particularly environmentally friendly vehicles will be relieved by the tax reform passed by the Bundestag on Thursday. In addition, the tax exemption for Electric vehicles extended until the end of 2030. The… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Motor vehicle tax: Cars with very high CO2 emissions are taxed higher000144
In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure for Navistar’s EV customers
NEXT eMobility Solutions, a business unit of Navistar International (NYSE: NAV), has signed a master services agreement with Los Angeles-based In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its EV customers. As fleet operators electrify, they are learning that purchasing EVs is just the beginning of the process—they slso need to… Continue reading In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure for Navistar’s EV customers
Suzuki launches new Swace estate in Europe
Suzuki Motor Corp has launched the new Swace, an estate car and the second vehicle to be supplied to Suzuki by Toyota Motor Corporation under a collaborative business agreement between the two companies. Sales are set to start in Europe later this year. Designed with a low centre of gravity, the Swace has a wide stance… Continue reading Suzuki launches new Swace estate in Europe
Delhi to add 200 EV charging stations by 2021, plans battery swapping stations too
The Delhi government has envisioned to make the city synonymous with electric vehicles. The Charging Infrastructure Working Group of Delhi government, which held its first meeting on September 17, under the chairmanship of Jasmine Shah, vice-chairperson, Dialogue & Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD), has decided that all government agencies in Delhi including the three MCDs,… Continue reading Delhi to add 200 EV charging stations by 2021, plans battery swapping stations too