@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

Schaeffler steps up its involvement in Rear Wheel Steering

Development partnership to expand the intelligent Rear Wheel Steering (iRWS) portfolio: Dr. Keiwan Kashi, President Business Unit Mechatronic Systems at Schaeffler and Dr. Stefan Waschul, Head of passenger car steering systems at Robert Bosch Automotive Steering while signing the contract. 2020-09-21 | Herzogenaurach/Schwäbisch Gmünd New development partnership with Bosch Automotive Steering Intelligent mechatronic Rear Wheel… Continue reading Schaeffler steps up its involvement in Rear Wheel Steering

Tesla initiates talks to set up research centre in Bengaluru

Tesla held exploratory discussions with Karnataka government officials on September 10, who are seeking a possible investment by the world’s most valuable carmaker in a research facility in Bengaluru, people familiar with the development told ET. A followup meeting is expected later this month, they said, during which the state officials are expected to present… Continue reading Tesla initiates talks to set up research centre in Bengaluru

Under the skin: The Octopus that’s helping Bentley’s sustainability

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

@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