Tag: Electric vehicles

Eight out of 10 Latin Americans open to buying an electric vehicle

SAO PAULO – Eight out of 10 Latin Americans are willing to buy an electric vehicle, according to a study commissioned by Nissan. With the proper measures, Latin America has opportunities to speed up the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles, according to the study by C230, a consultant branch of the think tank Fundacion… Continue reading Eight out of 10 Latin Americans open to buying an electric vehicle

Waymo’s self-driving trucks to haul cargo for Google in Atlanta

March 9 (Reuters) – Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Alphabet Inc, said on Friday it would launch a self-driving trucks pilot in Atlanta to carry cargo for Google’s data centers. The announcement comes two days after rival Uber Technologies said its self-driving trucks will haul cargo on Arizona highways. Waymo had been road testing… Continue reading Waymo’s self-driving trucks to haul cargo for Google in Atlanta

New wallbox from Mercedes-Benz: Home charging the easy, compact and intelligent way

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz wallbox makes the charging of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles even more convenient for the customer: with up to 22 kW, the home charging station is more powerful than ever and makes it possible for the first time, among other things, to control various functions from a smartphone. These include charging control,… Continue reading New wallbox from Mercedes-Benz: Home charging the easy, compact and intelligent way

Germany’s Continental and Chinese Auto Parts Maker CITC Team Up To Develop Hybrid Battery Systems

Continental AG (CON.XE), a German automotive supplier, said it plans to set up a joint venture with Chinese auto parts maker Sichuan Chengfei Integration Technology Co. to develop and manufacture 48-volt battery systems for cars. Continental AG will hold a 60% interest in the joint venture and the rest will be held by CITC, a… Continue reading Germany’s Continental and Chinese Auto Parts Maker CITC Team Up To Develop Hybrid Battery Systems

Putting science into standards : driving towards decarbonisation of transport : safety, performance, second life and recycling of automotive batteries for e-Vehicles.

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Grand Opening: BorgWarner Inaugurates Latest Turbocharger Production Facility in Thailand

New state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for turbochargers in Rayong Meets increasing demand for turbocharging technologies in the growing Southeast Asian market 69,965-square-foot facility featuring clean-room environment is designed according to lean production principles Auburn Hills, Michigan, March 8, 2018 – With a traditional ceremony, BorgWarner celebrated the inauguration of its newest production plant in the Eastern… Continue reading Grand Opening: BorgWarner Inaugurates Latest Turbocharger Production Facility in Thailand

Grupo PSA will launch a ‘motorcycle sharing’ service in the main Spanish cities this year

Posted 08/03/2018 14: 00: 14CET MADRID, 8 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The car company Peugeot motorcycles, belonging to the PSA Group, will launch this year a service of ‘motorcycle sharing’ in the main Spanish cities, between which Madrid and Barcelona could be found, according to the firm announced this Thursday in the presentation of the… Continue reading Grupo PSA will launch a ‘motorcycle sharing’ service in the main Spanish cities this year

C_Two: The second electric supercar from Rimac

Electric supercar Rimac Concept Two: no car for the Sunday excursion (Image: Dirk Kunde) Geneva Motor Show The Croatian sports car manufacturer Rimac presents its electric Concept Two in Geneva. The two-seated electric car It reaches 412 km / h and up to 650 km range. From Dirk customer It’s just a small detail, but… Continue reading C_Two: The second electric supercar from Rimac

Navistar Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

LISLE, Ill., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced a first quarter 2018 net loss of $73 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million, or $0.76 per diluted share. First quarter 2018 results included $46 million of charges as a result… Continue reading Navistar Reports First Quarter 2018 Results