Schaeffler makes electric powertrains even more efficient and sustainable

2021-08-13 | Herzogenaurach/München Components and systems from Schaeffler electrify the powertrain and enable sustainable mobility New releases: Schaeffler 800-volt power electronics and thermal management system increase the range of electric vehicles Highly efficient 3-in-1 electric axle combines electric motor, transmission, and power electronics in one system The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is presenting innovative… Continue reading Schaeffler makes electric powertrains even more efficient and sustainable

For e-vehicles, 40 charging stns in Gr Noida soon

To reduce pollution, particularly in Delhi and NCR, the Union government had asked government departments and agencies to promote usage of electric vehicles in their offices. Greater Noida: Charging stations will come up in Greater Noida within the next few months. The first one among them is expected to get operational in the Alpha 1… Continue reading For e-vehicles, 40 charging stns in Gr Noida soon

Relief for owners of cars on hire that run on green fuel

Officials of the state transport department can’t deny licences to owners of cabs and bikes running on electricity and ethanol under the ‘Rent a Cab’ and ‘Rent a Motorcycle’ schemes even if they don’t have permits, according to a notification issued by the transport ministry. The ministry has exempted permit condition for these vehicles as… Continue reading Relief for owners of cars on hire that run on green fuel

Zypp Electric expands last-mile delivery services in Bangalore and Pune 

Gurgaon-based electric vehicle start-up in the last-mile delivery segment Zypp Electric has expanded its services to Bangalore and Pune. The company has inducted a fleet of 200 e-scooters for the two cities. With this expansion the startup is now operating in 9 cities across India – New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore… Continue reading Zypp Electric expands last-mile delivery services in Bangalore and Pune 

Hero MotoCorp’s net profit in Q1 up five-fold to Rs 365 crore

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycle and scooters, has reported net profit of Rs 365 for Q1 FY2022 (April-June 2021). This constitutes 498% year-on-increase, albeit the year-ago situation was one badly impacted by the beginning of the pandemic.   Riding on sales of 10.25 lakh units of motorcycles and scooters during the quarter despite Covid-19 related  disruptions, … Continue reading Hero MotoCorp’s net profit in Q1 up five-fold to Rs 365 crore

Technology · 12:16 AM UTCSamsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senatorSouth Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is consi…

The logo of Samsung is seen on a building during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is considering building a battery plant in central Illinois, Senator Dick Durbin told reporters on Thursday. Durbin said Samsung is in… Continue reading Technology · 12:16 AM UTCSamsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senatorSouth Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is consi…

Lion Electric Retains Pomerleau for the Construction of Its Battery Plant and Innovation Center

MONTREAL, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced that it has retained Pomerleau, a flagship corporation in the Canadian construction industry, as project manager and general contractor for the construction of its battery… Continue reading Lion Electric Retains Pomerleau for the Construction of Its Battery Plant and Innovation Center

Elon Musk dished out some free advice to rival carmaker Rivian: Get your “first plant working” before making plans to expand

Elon Musk said on Twitter that Rivian should focus on production levels before building a new plant. In July, Rivian confirmed it was looking for a second US factory for its electric cars. The same month the startup delayed the first delivery of its electric pickup truck. Loading Something is loading. Tesla CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk dished out some free advice to rival carmaker Rivian: Get your “first plant working” before making plans to expand

GreenPower Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit and school bus markets, today announced financial results for its quarter ended June 30, 2021. “As expected, we experienced a substantial… Continue reading GreenPower Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Would-be Merkel successor Laschet to meet Tesla’s Musk on Friday

Musk arrived in Germany on Wednesday Tesla’s first European gigafactory built near Berlin Site faces delays, to open in late 2021 BERLIN, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Armin Laschet, Germany’s conservative candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor, will meet with Tesla (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk on Friday during a visit to the company’s gigafactory… Continue reading Would-be Merkel successor Laschet to meet Tesla’s Musk on Friday