PARIS — French automaker Renault agrees with Nissan Motor to preserve the capital structure between the two companies for the time being, said Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard, who stressed that capital changes are “the last thing on my mind.” In an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, Senard said he wants to converge Renault’s technologies… Continue reading Renault’s Senard: Nissan capital change is ‘last thing on my mind’
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LS Power to Acquire EVgo
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — LS Power, a U.S. power and energy infrastructure owner, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EVgo from Vision Ridge Partners. EVgo is the nation’s largest and most reliable public fast charging network for electric vehicles (“EVs”) and will continue to operate as a… Continue reading LS Power to Acquire EVgo
Uniti to launch One EV, plans to sell business model as mobility service alternative
Like many start-ups, fledgling Swedish brand Uniti aims to disrupt the automotive industry. Not just with the One, a three-seat electric car engineered and (initially) set to be built in the UK, but further into the future, with a business model aimed at selling the car to companies as a mobility service for its employees… Continue reading Uniti to launch One EV, plans to sell business model as mobility service alternative
Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds ‘Stardew Valley,’ self-driving preview
Sponsored Links Tesla It’s been a few months since Tesla’s 10.0 update brought Cuphead, Netflix and YouTube to some of its in-car systems, and it appears more options are around the corner. Elon Musk tweeted tonight that a “holiday” update will add farming RPG Stardew Valley as a playable game, and include a Full Self-Driving… Continue reading Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds ‘Stardew Valley,’ self-driving preview
Honda reveals Benly electric scooter for speedy pick-up and delivery services
Honda Motor Co has announced plans to begin sales of Benly e: Series business-use electric scooter models to corporate customers in Japan, in April 2020. Developed with the concept of a business e-scooter designed for everyday pick-up / delivery services, the Benly e: Series is equipped with a compact EV system that fits inside an easy-to-handle body size… Continue reading Honda reveals Benly electric scooter for speedy pick-up and delivery services
China’s Great Wall revs up for India as rivals hit the brakes
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Chinese automakers Great Wall Motor (601633.SS) and Changan Automobile (000625.SZ) are accelerating plans to build cars in India after the initial success of rival SAIC Motor (600104.SS) in one of the world’s biggest markets, three sources said. FILE PHOTO: A picture shows the emblem of the Changan automobile maker at the… Continue reading China’s Great Wall revs up for India as rivals hit the brakes
EVgo To Add Tesla Connectors At Fast Charging Stations
The plan is to add the Tesla connectors nationwide, but it all starts in San Francisco. Tesla and EVgo just announced a rather shocking decision to team up to allow Teslas to fast-charge at EVgo sites. EVgo will install Tesla connectors to its fast chargers so that Teslas can plug right in. More From EVgo… Continue reading EVgo To Add Tesla Connectors At Fast Charging Stations
30-40% Of Tesla Owners Buy Autopilot – Forbes
Full self-driving capability is just three years away, according to one Silicon Valley expert. “We’ve probably spent $100 billion in the past four or five years developing technology for fully autonomous go-anywhere cars,” says Blair LaCorte, president of AEye. “That … can now be used in more intelligent ways, in more intelligent business models.” Quite… Continue reading 30-40% Of Tesla Owners Buy Autopilot – Forbes
Tesla Supercharger network reaches 15,000 chargers — still one of its best assets
Tesla’s Supercharger network has reached 15,000 chargers — a new milestone for what is still one of the automaker’s best assets. Over the last few years, Tesla has made several grand promises about expanding the Supercharger network, but it has been falling short. The delay appeared to be at least partly related to the deployment… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger network reaches 15,000 chargers — still one of its best assets
Sytner completes new £9m BMW car dealership in Cardiff
Sytner Group has completed the building of a new £9m BMW car dealership in Cardiff. The new 43,000 sq ft development will replace an existing dealership in the city. The new two-storey dealership will stock new and pre-owned BMW vehicles, including electric cars from BMW’s ‘i’ division. Keir Edmonds, managing director of MCS Group, the… Continue reading Sytner completes new £9m BMW car dealership in Cardiff