MG Motor UK opens new dealership in Hemel Hempstead

MG Motor UK has opened a new site in Hemel Hempstead. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Palmers Motor Company represent eight manufacturers across two independent sites. Dan Branch, operations director at Palmers Motor Company, said: “We’re always striving to work with developing brands and, with MG’s commitment to bring a… Continue reading MG Motor UK opens new dealership in Hemel Hempstead

Daimler says to cut jobs to save 1.0 bn euros by end-2022

Daimler said it was being forced to reduce costs because “the expanded range of plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles is leading to cost increases that will have a negative impact on Mercedes-Benz Cars’ return on sales”. Frankfurt am Main: Daimler said Thursday it planned to cut jobs to save more than 1.0 billion euros ($1.1… Continue reading Daimler says to cut jobs to save 1.0 bn euros by end-2022

Greaves Cotton completes acquisition of Ampere Vehicles

Following the acquisition, Ampere Vehicles is now part of the e-Mobility division of Greaves Cotton with significant presence in electric two-wheeler industry over the last 10 years. Chennai: Engineering firm Greaves Cotton Ltd on Thursday said it has increased its stake in Coimbatore-based Ampere Vehicles making the completion of the acquisition. Greaves Cotton announced the… Continue reading Greaves Cotton completes acquisition of Ampere Vehicles

German auto lobby to pick Hildegard Mueller as president

Environmental activists have accused the industry of failing to do enough to help avert a climate crisis. FRANKFURT – The German carmakers lobby VDA is set to appoint conservative politician and former Innogy board member Hildegard Mueller as president, Berlin daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Frontrunner Mueller was currently meeting VDA… Continue reading German auto lobby to pick Hildegard Mueller as president

BYD Scored New Largest Electric Bus Order In The U.S.

130 BYD K7M buses were ordered by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. BYD happily announced that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation ordered 130 of its battery-electric K7M buses, which is the new largest single order for EV buses in the U.S. (by number of vehicles). The K7M model is a short one –… Continue reading BYD Scored New Largest Electric Bus Order In The U.S.

Working toward a fully electric future — and challenging partners to do the same

As we build a company that connects people seamlessly, affordably, and reliably across all modes of transportation, we’re committed to doing so in a way that reduces greenhouse gas emissions—so our cities can be healthier, safer and more prosperous for all. We’re announcing a big step forward in this commitment today in Denver, where Lyft… Continue reading Working toward a fully electric future — and challenging partners to do the same

From material selection to prototype construction: The battery cell technology of the future is taking shape at the BMW Group Battery Cell Competence Centre

Munich. The BMW Group is building on its leading position in the world of electric mobility and has pooled its many years of experience with battery cells and extensive knowledge in the field in a new Competence Centre. The purpose of the facility in Munich is to advance battery cell technology and carefully dissect the… Continue reading From material selection to prototype construction: The battery cell technology of the future is taking shape at the BMW Group Battery Cell Competence Centre

Ford’s all-electric SUV is officially the ‘Mustang Mach-E,’ and you can reserve one starting Nov. 17

Ford has revealed the official name of its forthcoming EV SUV, which has a Mustang lineage and which will be officially revealed on November 17 in LA. The new vehicle is called the Mustang Mach-E, and following its official unveiling (hosted by Idris Elba, by the way), you’ll be able to actually sign up online… Continue reading Ford’s all-electric SUV is officially the ‘Mustang Mach-E,’ and you can reserve one starting Nov. 17

Sumo Logic Buys Jask Labs

Sumo Logic, a Redwood City, CA-based provider of a continuous intelligence platform, acquired Jask Labs, Inc., a provider of cloud-native autonomous security operations center (ASOC) software. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition brings together Sumo Logic’s Continuous Intelligence Platform, including its cloud SIEM and security compliance solutions, with Jask’s ASOC offering… Continue reading Sumo Logic Buys Jask Labs

Groupe PSA: Faurecia showcases its Cockpit of the Future and Sustainable Mobility solutions at the Tokyo Motor Show

Texte Amongst the key technologies showcased: Connected Premium Sound Technologies Automatic understanding of the occupant’s position and optimization of their sound environment by combining digital technologies and acoustic solutions. The car, equipped with Full Digital Sound, recognizes individuals and automatically plays their favorite music and optimizes the acoustic tuning offering an exceptional sound quality.  … Continue reading Groupe PSA: Faurecia showcases its Cockpit of the Future and Sustainable Mobility solutions at the Tokyo Motor Show