Ather Energy scouts for dealer-partners to set up experience centres across India

Following the signing of an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to build a new 400,000 square foot factory in Hosur, EV start-up Ather Energy is looking to aggressively scale up its operations across the country. As a part of its expansion plan, the company is planning to take Ather Space, its flagship experience centre… Continue reading Ather Energy scouts for dealer-partners to set up experience centres across India

Nio reveals third production car, EC6 coupe SUV

Ambitious Chinese firm Nio has unveiled the EC6 coupé SUV, which will be the electric start-up’s third production car when it goes on sale later this year. The new machine, which is based on the similarly sized ES6 SUV, was previewed at the firm’s Nio Day in Shenzhen, China. The EC6 line-up will feature a range-topping ‘Performance’… Continue reading Nio reveals third production car, EC6 coupe SUV

Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported total December sales of 64,720 units, a slight 1% decrease in comparison with December 2018. The month was highlighted by strong demand for Palisade, a significant increase in Elantra sales and building sales volume for the all-new marquee 2020 Sonata. Hyundai again achieved sales… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales

Aiways Starts Volume Production Of U5 In China

Aiways, one of the many Chinese EV startups, announced the start of volume production of its first all-electric car model, the mid-size SUV Aiways U5. The company produces its cars in Shangrao, China, in a brand new, €1.73 billion ($1.94 billion) purpose-built manufacturing plant, which was built in only 14 months, which is quite an… Continue reading Aiways Starts Volume Production Of U5 In China

RinSpeed’s MetroSnap Concept Is An Autonomous Vehicle With Swappable Passenger And Cargo Pods – CarScoops

RinSpeed has unveiled the MetroSnap concept, ahead of its debut at CES. Following in the footsteps of the previous Snap and microSnap concepts, the MetroSnap is a “modular mobility system” that features a skateboard chassis as well as passenger and cargo pods. The pods can be swapped in a matter of seconds and this allows… Continue reading RinSpeed’s MetroSnap Concept Is An Autonomous Vehicle With Swappable Passenger And Cargo Pods – CarScoops

Chinese EV maker Lixiang files for U.S. IPO of at least $500 million: sources

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker Lixiang Automotive has filed for a U.S. initial public offering, aiming to raise at least $500 million, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter, joining peers seeking to finance growth through stock listings. A man visits a showroom of Lixiang Automotive in Beijing, China January… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Lixiang files for U.S. IPO of at least $500 million: sources

CES 2020: ProLogium’s Solid-State Battery for Two Wheeled Vehicle Favored by European and Japanese Manufacturers

TAIPEI, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — At CES2020, ProLogium Technology brought new surprises: Solid-state battery technology (SSB), regarded as the next-generation heart of electric vehicles, is entering into the market of electric bicycles and motorcycles. ProLogium launched a new SSB with absolute safety and higher energy density. With the upgrade of core power technology, electric… Continue reading CES 2020: ProLogium’s Solid-State Battery for Two Wheeled Vehicle Favored by European and Japanese Manufacturers

After Tesla’s record year in Norway, rivals gear up for 2020

FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is shown in this photo illustration taken in Cardiff, California, U.S., June 1, 2018. Picture taken June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo OSLO (Reuters) – The sale of new electric cars in Norway rose by 30.9% last year amid soaring demand for Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) vehicles,… Continue reading After Tesla’s record year in Norway, rivals gear up for 2020

ZF partners MKR Technology to reveal new hybrid driveline at 2020 Dakar Rally

ZF, in cooperation with MKR Technology, has fitted the Riwald Dakar team’s Renault C640 with a new driveline developed especially for the 42nd Dakar Rally to be held from January 5 at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is claimed to be the first-ever hybrid-powered off-road truck in the Dakar Rally. ZF has revealed that the core… Continue reading ZF partners MKR Technology to reveal new hybrid driveline at 2020 Dakar Rally

@Hyundai: Everything About the Sonata Hybrid’s Solar Roof

Eco-friendliness is the new catchphrase of the automotive industry. Many manufacturers are investing in R&D efforts to utilize pollution-free energy as a power source for their cars.The decision to install a solar roof on the new Sonata Hybrid, released last July, reflects such a trend. Solar roofs, which absorb the energy from the Sun for… Continue reading @Hyundai: Everything About the Sonata Hybrid’s Solar Roof