Segway-Ninebot is getting into the electric moped and scooter game

Segway-Ninebot is taking its expertise in small electric vehicles and applying it to something slightly bigger. Two things, in fact: a new electric moped and an even larger electric Vespa-style scooter. Both vehicles will be on full display at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada this coming January. But Segway-Ninebot is sharing… Continue reading Segway-Ninebot is getting into the electric moped and scooter game

Carbon will print parts for Lamborghini’s Sián FKP 37 hybrid sports car

Carbon today announced the expansion of its partnership with Lamborghini. The white-hot 3D-printing startup will manufacture central and lateral dashboard air vents for the carmaker’s Sián FKP hybrid sports car. The move follows the deal announced earlier this year that found Carbon printing a fuel cap and an air duct clip for Lamborghini’s Urus SVU.… Continue reading Carbon will print parts for Lamborghini’s Sián FKP 37 hybrid sports car

Tesla (TSLA) close to all-time high on EV tax credit talk

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising and getting close to its all-time high today after some news came out this weekend, including new hope for revamping the electric vehicle federal tax credit. After the markets opened today, Tesla’s price per share increased by as much as 5% to $376 – close to its all-time high closing… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) close to all-time high on EV tax credit talk

Xpeng Motors reveals high-performance electric drive system for P7 sedan, first with German Infineon 950 IGBT module

The P7’s E-motor, transmission and control system are seamlessly integrated to form a high-performance three-in-one electric drive system – a layout that is more compact and lighter, providing higher efficiency and stronger reliability. The P7’s electric drive system boasts a power density of 1.96kW / kg, at the top of the industry range, with low… Continue reading Xpeng Motors reveals high-performance electric drive system for P7 sedan, first with German Infineon 950 IGBT module

@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars refinances SEK5 billion of existing preference shares

Volvo Cars has issued SEK5 billion worth of convertible preference shares to a group of Swedish institutional investors, comprising Swedish pension fund AMF and Swedish insurance and pension savings group Folksam.   The preference shares may be repurchased or converted into common shares of Volvo Car AB. No further details on the terms of sale… Continue reading @Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars refinances SEK5 billion of existing preference shares

@Daimler: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

Dynamic growth in joint ventures’ mobility services: nearly 90 million customers – up 44 percent since start of 2019 New umbrella organisation supports efficient steering and focusing of activities FREE NOW increases gross merchandise value (run rate) / platform revenues significantly to reach new record of more than two billion euros  Munich/Stuttgart – Following the… Continue reading @Daimler: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs

The Lotus Evija has entered the next stage of its development programme, with these latest images showing a prototype undergoing chassis development at Hethel Test Track in Norfolk. It’s the British brand’s first new car in a decade and, when it enters series production next year, Lotus says it’ll be the world’s most powerful road… Continue reading New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs

@BMW: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

Munich/Stuttgart – Following the successful launch of the YOUR NOW joint ventures in February 2019, the companies are maintaining their dynamic growth course: Almost 90 million people currently use the joint ventures’ mobility services for car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, charging and multimodal platforms, which are offered in over 1,300 cities worldwide. The shareholders are now setting… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

Toyota plots new Aygo to capitalise on city car demise

Harrison’s comments are an anomaly among mainstream car manufacturers, whose own A-segment city cars have been put under increasing pressure by a number of factors – notably, extremely tight margins and the need to introduce electrification, in an unprofitable way, to ensure the models aren’t problematic in the upcoming fleet average CO2 regulations for 2021.… Continue reading Toyota plots new Aygo to capitalise on city car demise

VW will roll out self-driving electric shuttles in Qatar’s capital

Sponsored Links Volkswagen If you visit Qatar in the next few years, you might find yourself riding in a driverless vehicle. Volkswagen and Qatar have struck a deal that will bring self-driving electric vehicles to the public transportation network in the capital city of Doha before the end of 2022. A total of 35 autonomous… Continue reading VW will roll out self-driving electric shuttles in Qatar’s capital