Tag: Electric vehicles

China’s Huayou, EVE Energy to invest $2.1b in Indonesia nickel project

China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co said on Monday it would partner electric vehicle battery maker EVE Energy and others in a $2.08 billion nickel and cobalt project in Indonesia. The company is also splashing out $210 million on a stake in Chinese battery materials producer Tianjin B&M Science and Technology Co (B&M) as it makes investments across… Continue reading China’s Huayou, EVE Energy to invest $2.1b in Indonesia nickel project

@Geely: Kandi Unveils K32 Premium Fully Enclosed Electric 4WD Utility Terrain Vehicles in Hainan Factory

JINHUA, CHINA, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today unveiled five prototypes of its new K32 Utility Terrain Vehicle (“UTV”), producedat its factory in Hainan, China. The K32 is a premium UTV, featuring pure electric four-wheel-drive propulsion and a fully enclosed cockpitwith air… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Unveils K32 Premium Fully Enclosed Electric 4WD Utility Terrain Vehicles in Hainan Factory

ATLIS Motor Vehicles Forms Strategic Partnership To Streamline Vehicle Ownership Experience

MESA, Ariz., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Atlis Motor Vehicles (ATLIS), a start-up mobility technology company, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WhipFlip to handle customer vehicle trade-ins as part of the ATLIS vehicle purchasing experience. ATLIS is developing a fully electric vehicle platform, proprietary battery cells and packs, and the… Continue reading ATLIS Motor Vehicles Forms Strategic Partnership To Streamline Vehicle Ownership Experience

Why India needs to revise its course curriculum to address EV skill demand

EV skilling programmes will also provide tailwinds for faster acceptance of EVs pan-India. Considering India’s 2030 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), EVs are essential for lowering carbon emissions. By Nikunj Sanghi Electric vehicles (EVs) have been making headlines for a few decades. But it is only in recent years that EVs have been attracting seminal interest,… Continue reading Why India needs to revise its course curriculum to address EV skill demand

UK’s Ofgem to invest $425 mln in electric vehicle infrastructure

Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 as part of its goal of cutting emissions to net zero by 2050. LONDON: Britain’s energy market regulator Ofgem said on Monday it will invest 300 million pounds ($425 million) in more than 200 low-carbon infrastructure projects to prepare the country for… Continue reading UK’s Ofgem to invest $425 mln in electric vehicle infrastructure

Piaggio reveals new electric scooter ahead of Bejing Motor Show debut

Italian scooter maker Piaggio has taken the covers off its new electric scooter called One. The Piaggio One will debut at the Beijing Motor Show on May 28, 2021 and will be available in Europe from the end of June. Targeted at youth, the Piaggio One will also mark its world debut on the Tik… Continue reading Piaggio reveals new electric scooter ahead of Bejing Motor Show debut

@Ford: Ford Introduces All-Electric F-150 Lightning Pro, Built for Work with Next-Generation Technology, Seamless Overnight Charging

Built Ford Tough for commercial customers Introducing the all-new 2022 F-150 Lightning® Pro – the first-ever all-electric F-Series truck purpose-built for commercial customers; Built Ford Tough, it joins E-Transit in the growing lineup of Ford work-ready electric vehicles, backed by a nationwide network offering EV-certified fleet sales, service and financing, making the transition to zero… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Introduces All-Electric F-150 Lightning Pro, Built for Work with Next-Generation Technology, Seamless Overnight Charging

Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners

In court in Norway, Tesla was found guilty of throttling charging speed and battery capacity through a software update. Unless it appeals, Tesla is going to have to pay $16,000 to each of the thousands of owners affected in the country. The fine could be even more significant as other similar legal efforts are on… Continue reading Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners

Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360

The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognise a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360