Series production of the electric powertrain to start in China later this year Electric motor used in vehicles from Chinese and European manufacturers New axle drive with “best-in-class” values in power density, size and weight Regensburg, Hanover, July 10, 2019. The move from combustion engines to electric drives will fundamentally change the automotive world. Continental… Continue reading Continental is Building the First Fully Integrated Axle Drive for Mass Production
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BMW Group beats market trend: sales and market share grow in first half year
Munich. BMW Group sales continued their positive trend in June: worldwide deliveries were up 0.7% on the same month last year, with a total of 240,674 premium BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles sold. This brings the company’s total sales for the year to date to 1,252,837 (+0.8%), the first time the company has sold more… Continue reading BMW Group beats market trend: sales and market share grow in first half year
Bosch extends the service life of electric-vehicle batteries
Stuttgart, Germany – Stress makes cells age faster. Something that geneticists have long since demonstrated for the human body is also true for electric-vehicle battery cells. The older the batteries get, the lower their performance and capacity, and the shorter the range of the vehicle. To help batteries last longer, Bosch is developing new cloud… Continue reading Bosch extends the service life of electric-vehicle batteries
Efacec supplying 90 350-kW chargers in Central Europe
Charging network operator Allego has chosen Efacec to supply and install 90 ultra-fast chargers in Central Europe over the next two years. This contract is part of a larger project from an Allego-led consortium to create an ultra-fast charging network in Europe. As part of the deal, Efacec will supply the HV350, a cooled-cable 350… Continue reading Efacec supplying 90 350-kW chargers in Central Europe
Volkswagen ID 3: new Nissan Leaf rival seen barely disguised
[embedded content] The company says it has received pre-orders for more than half of the launch edition versions of its Renault Zoe rival. Customers in 29 European countries have been able to pay a deposit to pre-book one of the 30,000 examples of the ID 3 First models, which will feature a WLTP-certified range of 261 miles… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3: new Nissan Leaf rival seen barely disguised
UK government invests £37m in twelve EV charging projects
The UK government has confirmed investment in twelve British engineering projects to “transform electric charge-point infrastructure”. The £37 million fund, which was announced last year as part of the government’s Road to Zero strategy, is now allocated to support innovations including wireless charging for EVs. Urban Foresight, a “smart city consultancy”, has been given £3 million so… Continue reading UK government invests £37m in twelve EV charging projects
With global ambitions, VC firm Maniv Mobility raises $100 million from automakers, suppliers
What started as an accident has turning into a venture firm with a global reach and backing from a some of the biggest corporations in the automotive and transportation industries. Maniv Mobility, the Israel-based venture capitalist firm, said Tuesday it has closed a new $100 million fund backed by 12 corporations, including the venture arms… Continue reading With global ambitions, VC firm Maniv Mobility raises $100 million from automakers, suppliers
Maniv Mobility Closes Second Venture Capital Fund, at $100M
Maniv Mobility, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based mobility venture capital firm, closed its second fund, at $100M. Limited partners include Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Aptiv, BMW i Ventures, Hyundai Motor Group, Lear Corp, LG Electronics, Shell Ventures and Valeo, Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures, the venture arm of the German rail and… Continue reading Maniv Mobility Closes Second Venture Capital Fund, at $100M
Continental and Leia’s new 3D Lightfield Display brings the third dimension into vehicles
Innovative Lightfield technology generates an unprecedented 3D experience for all vehicle passengers without special eyewear Continental partners with Silicon Valley company Leia Inc. to produce 3D display technology and content platform to transform in-vehicle safety and comfort AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9, 2019 — Technology company Continental, in partnership with Silicon Valley company Leia,… Continue reading Continental and Leia’s new 3D Lightfield Display brings the third dimension into vehicles
Statements Press Conference World Premiere of the new MINI ELECTRIC
– Check against delivery – Pieter Nota Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG Customer, Brands, Sales Welcome everyone! It’s great that you could join us on this very exciting day: The world premiere of our new MINI Electric! [MINI Cooper SE: combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 15.0… Continue reading Statements Press Conference World Premiere of the new MINI ELECTRIC