Byton has unveiled a near production-ready version of its first model, a high-tech, premium electric SUV, at its European launch as part of Milan Design Week. The Concept shown at the event in Milan was described as being “85% there” by company boss Carsten Breitfeld. Minor modifications are likely needed to meet legal requirements, although Breitfeld described… Continue reading 2019 Byton electric SUV concept revealed at Milan Design Week
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China Does Tesla a Favor
As a measure of China’s importance to western carmakers, Volkswagen AG is tough to beat. Evercore ISI estimates the country contributed 43 percent of the German giant’s pretax profit last year. So any change to rules governing local joint ventures is potentially very significant. Yet China’s plan to liberalize ownership restrictions on local joint ventures was… Continue reading China Does Tesla a Favor
Car2go says that ‘car sharing’ proves that electric mobility is suitable for “very intense” use
Posted 04/17/2018 12: 55: 21CET MADRID, 17 Apr (EUROPA PRESS) – Car2go defends that ‘car sharing’ plays a “very important” role in the advancement of electric mobility, since it shows that it is suitable for “very intense” use, reducing the doubts that users have about it, and improving air quality in cities “immediately”, among other… Continue reading Car2go says that ‘car sharing’ proves that electric mobility is suitable for “very intense” use
UPDATE 2-China to scrap foreign auto ownership limits by 2022
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will scrap foreign ownership caps on local auto companies by 2022 and will remove restrictions on new-energy vehicle ventures this year, a major shift that will open the market wider to carmakers from Nissan (7201.T) to Tesla Inc (TSLA.O). FILE PHOTO: Cars are parked at the Great Hall of the People… Continue reading UPDATE 2-China to scrap foreign auto ownership limits by 2022
Hybrid already more popular than diesel in Britain, report says
British motorists are more likely to opt for hybrid than diesel when they buy their next car, according to the results of a survey compiled by the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA). Of the 1000 respondents in the study, of which 490 were male and 510 were female, just 12% said they were considering buying a diesel… Continue reading Hybrid already more popular than diesel in Britain, report says
Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Tesla Firm struggles to hit targets for mass-market electric car after reeling from excessive automation and mounting pressure CEO Elon Musk said Tesla was making 2,000 Model 3s a week, but failed to assuage doubts about the company reaching its 5,000-a-week target in three months time. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tesla has temporarily suspended… Continue reading Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Sun Mobility opens swappable battery station for two, three wheelers in B’luru
The energy infrastructure platform is a first-of-its-kind universal architecture solution that works across various two and three-wheeler vehicles. NEW DELHI: Chetan Maini-led Sun Mobility on Tuesday launched a swappable battery station for two and three-wheeler electric vehicles at its brand new 47,500 sq. ft. technology development centre in Bengaluru. The energy infrastructure platform is a… Continue reading Sun Mobility opens swappable battery station for two, three wheelers in B’luru
Convenient charging of electric vehicles without the need for a card or app: Hubject and Daimler pilot a solution for Plug&Charge that is ready for production
Berlin, 17/04/2018 – Drivers of electric vehicles previously needed to have the right charging card or smartphone app to gain access to public charging stations. To simplify this process, the Berlin-based emobility specialist Hubject has developed a solution, which enables customers to access charging stations by means of a digital certificate: Plug&Charge via the international… Continue reading Convenient charging of electric vehicles without the need for a card or app: Hubject and Daimler pilot a solution for Plug&Charge that is ready for production
MW Motors: retro-look electric car with wheel hub motors
The Czech Electric car startup MW Motors has unveiled a lightweight all-electric vehicle equipped with wheel hub motors. It weighs only about 800 kg and should achieve a respectable range despite a small battery. April 17, 2018, 7:43 am, Andreas Donath Electric sports car Luka (Image: MV Motors) MW Motors has presented with the Luka… Continue reading MW Motors: retro-look electric car with wheel hub motors
Tesla says Model 3 production shut down temporarily
SAN FRANCISCO:Tesla Inc has temporarily suspended its Model 3 assembly line in what the company said on Monday was a planned production pause, as the automaker continues to face challenges ramping up its new sedan. It was the second time since February that Tesla has temporarily shut down its production line for the Model 3… Continue reading Tesla says Model 3 production shut down temporarily