Hyundai Motor’s Delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in Europe Heralds Its Commercial Truck Expansion to Global Markets

“The delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell starts a new chapter not only for Hyundai’s hydrogen push, but also the global community’s use of hydrogen as a clean energy source,” said In Cheol Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle Division at Hyundai Motor. “Today’s delivery is just a beginning as it opens endless… Continue reading Hyundai Motor’s Delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in Europe Heralds Its Commercial Truck Expansion to Global Markets

Electric 2-wheeler sales at 2,544 units in September, up 72%

Image for representational purpose only. There’s some electric action happening in the EV industry but on two wheels. The high-speed electric two-wheeler industry is witnessing signs of revival. As per the latest data available, this segment has reported strong year-on-year growth of 72 percent in September 2020, albeit on a low year-ago base. According to… Continue reading Electric 2-wheeler sales at 2,544 units in September, up 72%

Volkswagen eyes 90% electric car sales in Norway next year

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: People walk past the Volkswagen booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China show, in Beijing, China September 26, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter OSLO (Reuters) – Electric cars will likely make up 90% of Volkswagen AG’s VOWG_p.DE sales in Norway next year and could completely replace… Continue reading Volkswagen eyes 90% electric car sales in Norway next year

Rissala Electric Motors opens Evolet dealership in Hyderabad

Gurgaon-based Rissala Electric Motors which launched Evolet electric vehicle brand in September 2019 is now looking to expand its retail presence in the country. The company has inaugurated its new dealership in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company says it plans to have all-India operations with special emphasis on Telangana, which is supported by a strong and… Continue reading Rissala Electric Motors opens Evolet dealership in Hyderabad

Mercedes maps out push to lift profits during electric-car shift – BNN

Mercedes-Benz, which has fixated for years on leading the auto industry in luxury-vehicle sales, will put less emphasis on volume and restructure its operations to be more profitable in the midst of a costly shift to electric cars. Daimler AG’s main division will aim for a return on sales in the mid to high single-digit… Continue reading Mercedes maps out push to lift profits during electric-car shift – BNN

REE Automotive hits the track with three fully modular, next-generation EV platforms

Three platforms point to future EVs, including last and mid-mile delivery, commercial & MaaS vehicles All platforms are based on the advanced REEcorner module which utilizes full X-by-Wire technology for steering, braking and drive all in the arch of the wheel, enabling a fully-flat chassis The wide array of REE’s modular platforms offer unprecedented design… Continue reading REE Automotive hits the track with three fully modular, next-generation EV platforms

REE Auto’s next-gen EV platforms take to the track, showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess

REE Automotive (REE), the electric vehicle platform leader reshaping e-mobility, today released an all-new video showing not one, but three prototypes of its next-generation EV platforms. Presenting a vision for a range of future electric delivery vehicles, each fully operational prototype features REE’s revolutionary, modular and flexible platform architecture, which answers the exponential demand for… Continue reading REE Auto’s next-gen EV platforms take to the track, showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess

Tesla says it caught ‘malicious sabotage’ at Fremont factory

Tesla reportedly caught an employee engaging in “malicious sabotage” at its Fremont factory, according to an internal email to employees. Al Prescott, Tesla’s vice president of legal and acting general counsel, wrote in an email to Fremont factory employees obtained by Bloomberg: “Two weeks ago, our IT and InfoSec teams determined than [sic] an employee… Continue reading Tesla says it caught ‘malicious sabotage’ at Fremont factory

World NM: McLaren unveils first ‘mass market’ hybrid supercar000233

McLaren has begun final testing of its first production electric hybrid supercar before it goes on sale early next year. It will be the first McLaren to be built around the carbon-fibre lightweight chassis made at the company’s new composites technology centre in Sheffield. As well as a V6 petrol engine, the hybrid will have… Continue reading World NM: McLaren unveils first ‘mass market’ hybrid supercar000233

Quarantine drives interest in autonomous delivery, but it’s still miles from mainstream

The prospect of truly zero contact delivery seems closer — and more important — than ever with the pandemic changing how we think of last mile logistics. Autonomous delivery executives from FedEx, Postmates, and Refraction AI joined us to talk about the emerging field at TechCrunch Mobility 2020. FedEx VP of Advanced Technology and Innovation… Continue reading Quarantine drives interest in autonomous delivery, but it’s still miles from mainstream