Nissan LEAF recently reached a cumulative sales milestone of 450,000 (since December 2010). We learned about the new milestone from one of the latest press releases. The precise date of achieving 450,000 is not known (it could be December 2019). The number of 450,000 at this point is in line with our estimations (450,000-460,000) from… Continue reading Nissan LEAF Sales Hit 450,000: World’s #1 Selling EV, But Not For Long
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Nissan, Infiniti, Renault And Mitsubishi To Share EV Platform
Nissan was one of the first carmakers to launch a dedicated all-electric series production vehicle, the first Leaf, back in 2009, and it was signaling to the world that it had big EV ambitions. Now, more than a decade later, all it’s done is launch a second generation Leaf and made an electric version of… Continue reading Nissan, Infiniti, Renault And Mitsubishi To Share EV Platform
@Tata: Tata Nexon EV redefines the electric vehicle experience with 35 connected car fe ..
16 January, 2020 Introduces integrated ZConnect to enable the extended digital eco-system of its customers. After the successful unveil of Nexon EV – India’s own Electric SUV, Tata Motors today introduces the holistic ZConnect, which offers 35 advanced connected car features that will electrify your drive experience with seamless connection to your Nexon EV. Intuitive and easy to… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Nexon EV redefines the electric vehicle experience with 35 connected car fe ..
Mitsui & Co. to make electric vehicle motors in India
TOKYO — Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. will produce electric vehicle motors in India in partnership with Taiwanese motor manufacturer Teco Electric and Machinery, likely becoming the first Japanese company to make EV motors in the country. Teco is the world’s fourth-largest industrial motor maker, with annual sales of around $1.63 billion. The Taiwanese… Continue reading Mitsui & Co. to make electric vehicle motors in India
Tata Motors aims to have the safest car in every segments it plays in
Tata Motors, India’s fourth largest passenger vehicle maker, is still some distance away from a podium position in the market. However, it wants to take the lead position when it comes to safety, an attribute it wants to build upon as a key USP for its models as part of its turnaround plan 2.0 “We… Continue reading Tata Motors aims to have the safest car in every segments it plays in
Deloitte India study says India open to connected vehicles but data privacy a concern
Image used for representational purpose As sustainable mobility and connected vehicles mega trends take centre stage, audit and financial consulting firm, Deloitte India’s Global Automotive Consumer Study 2020 reveals that eighty percent of Indian respondents are excited about using connected vehicles and convinced of its benefits but 69 percent respondents are also worried about the… Continue reading Deloitte India study says India open to connected vehicles but data privacy a concern
CO2 output to be top priority for carmakers in 2020
This year will mark a revolution in new-car selling: for the first time, carmakers will place the CO2 output of every model in their ranges at the top of their priority list, outweighing design, performance and other traditional sales points. The EU’s 95g/km fleet average CO2 regulation – under discussion in Brussels for a decade – means… Continue reading CO2 output to be top priority for carmakers in 2020
@Ford: Ford’s Green Initiatives, Low-Carbon Ambitions, Earn Company Climate ‘A List’ Designation From CDP
CDP names Ford Motor Company to its Climate ‘A List’ for the first time, citing actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy Ford is in the midst of an $11.5 billion-plus electric vehicle rollout and is offering customers North America’s largest electric vehicle charging network Ford aspires to power all… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Green Initiatives, Low-Carbon Ambitions, Earn Company Climate ‘A List’ Designation From CDP
Electric mobility: VW only wants money from the state for a limited time
Julian Stratenschulte / DPA VW electric car ID.3: State aid in the “initial ignition” The car maker Volkswagen (VW) only sees the need for state subsidies for electric cars in the early days. “We are committed to the start phase of the switch to E-mobility to promote. That is necessary in order to implement economically… Continue reading Electric mobility: VW only wants money from the state for a limited time
@Honda: Isuzu and Honda Sign an Agreement to Conduct Joint Research on Fuel Cell-powered Heavy-duty Trucks
TOKYO, Jan 15, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today signed an agreement to undertake joint research on heavy-duty trucks, utilizing fuel cells (FC) as the powertrain. Today, the automobile industry is facing a demand to reduce exhaust gas/carbon emissions… Continue reading @Honda: Isuzu and Honda Sign an Agreement to Conduct Joint Research on Fuel Cell-powered Heavy-duty Trucks