By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: WM Motor’s founder and CEO Freeman Shen and Vice President of Strategic Planning, Lobo Lu attend the WM Motor brand launch event in Shanghai, China, December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING (Reuters) – Baidu-backed BIDU.O Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup WM Motor said on Tuesday it has… Continue reading Baidu-backed Chinese EV startup WM Motor raises $1.5 billion
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@VW Group: Electrify America and Volkswagen of America announce agreement providing unlimited charging plan for owners of the all-new 2021 ID.4 electric SUV
Sep 21, 2020 2021 VW ID.4 customers will receive three years of unlimited charging¹ on Electrify America’s nationwide network of ultra-fast chargers at no additional cost to the vehicle’s purchase price Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced an agreement with Electrify America today to provide owners of the all-new 2021 VW ID.4 electric SUV… Continue reading @VW Group: Electrify America and Volkswagen of America announce agreement providing unlimited charging plan for owners of the all-new 2021 ID.4 electric SUV
@Groupe PSA: PR Don’t Miss It: New Opel Mokka Celebrates World Premiere Tomorrow000296
Be there digitally: press conference with Opel boss Michael Lohscheller at 13.00 CET Full programme: all prices, all trims, all technical highlights From September 22: orders start for both Mokka and electric Mokka-e Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Mokka is a real eye-catcher. It shows everything that Opel stands for today and in the future. The… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Don’t Miss It: New Opel Mokka Celebrates World Premiere Tomorrow000296
China’s Didi, BYD to launch co-designed ride-hailing EV this year
China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing and electric vehicle maker BYD plan to launch this year a test batch of a vehicle they have designed for ride-hailing services, people familiar with the matter said. BYD received approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to sell an electric sedan model called D1 last month, according to government… Continue reading China’s Didi, BYD to launch co-designed ride-hailing EV this year
Karma Automotive Announces First All-Electric Vehicle And New GS Series Name
To facilitate orders, Karma created a new pre-reservation order site which is now live at http://www.karmaautomotive.com/reserve. For a fully-refundable $100 deposit, interested individuals can reserve a place in line. The GS lineup will retain the same exotic design of the Revero® to continue with the brand’s legacy but will include technological advancements and a price point… Continue reading Karma Automotive Announces First All-Electric Vehicle And New GS Series Name
Schaeffler joins forces with Bosch to expand intelligent rear wheel steering portfolio
Schaeffler’s rear wheel steering unit boasts high efficiency and low weight. Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is embarking on a development partnership with Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH to expand its intelligent Rear Wheel Steering (iRWS) portfolio. The aim of the partnership is to grow the market by offering integrated solutions for Rear Wheel… Continue reading Schaeffler joins forces with Bosch to expand intelligent rear wheel steering portfolio
China’s Didi, BYD to launch co-designed ride-hailing EV: sources
By Yilei Sun, Brenda Goh 3 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing and electric vehicle maker BYD plan to launch this year a test batch of a vehicle they have designed for ride-hailing services, people familiar with the matter said. BYD received approval from China’s Ministry… Continue reading China’s Didi, BYD to launch co-designed ride-hailing EV: sources
Air taxi firm Volocopter teams up with Schenker to deploy heavy-lift drones
By Nadine Schimroszik, Douglas Busvine 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) – German aviation startup Volocopter has teamed up with logistics group DB Schenker to deploy its heavy-lift drones, in a project that will gather vital practical flying experience before its air taxis enter service. FILE PHOTO: A Volocopter air taxi performs a demonstration in Singapore,… Continue reading Air taxi firm Volocopter teams up with Schenker to deploy heavy-lift drones
@Hyundai: Hyundai becomes mobility and premium partner of Eintracht Frankfurt
Hyundai Motor Deutschland and Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed a partnership for the next three seasons The company will have a strong presence at presence at Eintracht Frankfurt’s home matches, by showcasing its fleet of environmentally-friendly models In the future, Hyundai will create exclusive mobility experiences for the more than 90,000 members and fans of Eintracht… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai becomes mobility and premium partner of Eintracht Frankfurt
@niche: Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition000107
PHOENIX, September 20, 2020 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) today announced that Trevor Milton approached the Board of Directors and proposed to voluntarily step aside as Executive Chairman and from the Board. The Board accepted his proposal, and Stephen Girsky, former Vice Chairman of General Motors Co. and a member of Nikola’s Board, has been… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition000107