MG Motor, one of the two newcomers in the Indian passenger vehicle market this year, is in an aggressive mode to grow, not only in the conventional internal combustion vehicle industry but also in the emerging electric passenger vehicle market. That’s perhaps reflected in its strategy of making the second of its first five models, an… Continue reading MG Motor wants to “define and lead” the EV space in India, to offer charging stations too
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Chinese-invested auto powertrain test center opens in UK despite Brexit uncertainty
BIRMINGHAM, Britain, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — A world-class auto powertrain test center, invested by China's Changan Automobile, was unveiled Tuesday in the British industrial city of Birmingham despite continuing uncertainty caused by Brexit.
Zhang Xiaoyu, director of Changan's Blue Core NE Powertrain Platform, said Birmingham was chosen as the start of the company's global powertrain research and development journey because the UK is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution with an innovative spirit and an abundance of talent resources.
The test center is designed to test automotive powertrains, including engine and transmission. The center can be used to test Changan's engine products for conventional cars as well as power systems for hybrid electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles.
Tim Pile, chair of Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership, said Chinese investment has helped the region grow and created jobs needed for the renaissance of th..
UPDATE 6-‘Made in Germany’: Tesla sets up shop in Berlin
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric car maker is going to build a new vehicle factory, “Gigafactory 4,” in the “Berlin area.” Tesla had earlier said it will soon reveal the location of a European Gigafactory for production in 2021. Musk, in an awards ceremony in… Continue reading UPDATE 6-‘Made in Germany’: Tesla sets up shop in Berlin
Despite Missing Some Major US Awards, Tesla Model 3 Wins Big In Germany
Didn’t Dieter Zetsche just assure us that German automakers would always lead? The Tesla Model 3 wasn’t named Motor Trend Car of the Year, nor did it get top honors from NACTOY, which is commonly referred to as the “Oscars of the Auto Industry.” Still, it’s important to note that the entry-level Tesla sedan has… Continue reading Despite Missing Some Major US Awards, Tesla Model 3 Wins Big In Germany
Tesla’s Berlin move reflects Germany’s carmaking prowess – minister
BERLIN, Nov 13 (Reuters) – German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Wednesday that U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla’s announcement that it will build its first European factory near Berlin was a result of Germany being renowned as a carmaking hub. “We take notice of this decision and we see it as recognition of Germany… Continue reading Tesla’s Berlin move reflects Germany’s carmaking prowess – minister
Ford Introduces 5-Star Safety to its Electrified Vehicles as Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Gets Maximum Euro NCAP Rating
All-new Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid seven-seat SUV awarded maximum 5-star safety rating by Euro NCAP independent crash test authority Innovative, patented processes create components stronger than suspension bridge cables to protect occupants and battery. Collision-mitigation tech also commended by Euro NCAP Explorer Plug-In Hybrid delivers 48 km pure-electric city driving range and 457 PS EcoBoost… Continue reading Ford Introduces 5-Star Safety to its Electrified Vehicles as Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Gets Maximum Euro NCAP Rating
Tesla cites Brexit as Germany chosen over UK for European plant
Tesla US electric carmaker will build battery factory in Berlin, says boss Elon Musk Tesla’s Elon Musk says: ‘Everyone knows that German engineering is outstanding, for sure, and that’s part of the reason why we are locating our gigafactory Europe in Germany.’ Photograph: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images The Tesla boss, Elon Musk, has said… Continue reading Tesla cites Brexit as Germany chosen over UK for European plant
Volvo Buses Demonstrates Electric Autonomous Solution for Bus Depot
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, Volvo Buses shows the significant potential of autonomous buses in depot. The live demonstration, one of the world’s first for a 12 m electric and autonomous bus at a bus depot, represents an important milestone in Volvo Buses’ autonomous journey towards safer, cleaner and… Continue reading Volvo Buses Demonstrates Electric Autonomous Solution for Bus Depot
Chinese Tesla challenger Xpeng raises $400M from investors including Xiaomi
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, Xpeng Motors, announced it has raised $400 million in the latest round of financing, which included a new strategic investor — China’s budget smartphone brand Xiaomi. Local startup Xpeng, backed by Alibaba and Foxconn and seen as a rival to Tesla in China, will work with Xiaomi to develop technologies… Continue reading Chinese Tesla challenger Xpeng raises $400M from investors including Xiaomi
Tesla to focus on Model Y, batteries, and powertrains at Gigafactory 4 in Europe
Tesla is going to focus on Model Y production at its newly confirmed Gigiafactory 4 to be built in the Berlin area and they will also produce batteries and powertrains at the new European factory. As we reported yesterday, Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in the ‘Berlin area’. It… Continue reading Tesla to focus on Model Y, batteries, and powertrains at Gigafactory 4 in Europe