Munich/Geneva. The BMW stand at the International Motor Show 2019 in Geneva focuses on the company’s continuing model offensive in the luxury segment and the ongoing expansion of its range of vehicles with electrified drive systems. Just a few weeks after being unveiled to the world, the new BMW 7 Series luxury sedan is making… Continue reading BMW at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show 2019.
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Nissan’s old Leaf batteries can power this smart pop-up camper for one week
Nissan has turned its old Leaf batteries into an off-grid camping companion. The automaker’s Nissan Energy subsidiary worked with camper manufacturer Opus to create the ultimate “smart” pop-up trailer that integrates cells recovered from its first-generation electric vehicles to provide off-grid power. Add in one to two recharges of the accompanying 400W solar panel accessory and… Continue reading Nissan’s old Leaf batteries can power this smart pop-up camper for one week
NIO and Central Saint Martins Announce Partnership to Launch New Design Initiative
Shanghai, China – February, 16, 2018 – Today, NIO and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London’s world renowned art and design college, announced the launch of their “Blue Sky Thinking” global community of designers. The innovative design community aims to bring together young talent and create environmentally-friendly designs. Over 100 top students from… Continue reading NIO and Central Saint Martins Announce Partnership to Launch New Design Initiative
Lucid Motors CTO: An EV’s Torque Number Is Irrelevant – InsideEVs
10 H BY BRADLEY BERMAN The name of the game is acceleration at the wheels. Not motor torque. It’s common practice for EV producers to report the torque of the car’s electric motor. But Peter Rawlinson, Lucid’s chief technology officer, believes that absolute numbers used to describe the torque of an EV motor are useless.… Continue reading Lucid Motors CTO: An EV’s Torque Number Is Irrelevant – InsideEVs
Rinspeed interview: CEO Frank Rinderknecht reveals autonomous vehicle breakthroughs and challenges – Automotive Testing Technology International
Rinspeed, a Swiss automotive company, has been creating visionary concepts for mobility solutions for the best part of a decade. Its latest creation is the MicroSnap, which is based on a smaller version of its fully automated robo vehicle, where skateboard chassis are combined with interchangeable pod-like bodies. CEO Frank Rinderknecht talks to ATTI about his career… Continue reading Rinspeed interview: CEO Frank Rinderknecht reveals autonomous vehicle breakthroughs and challenges – Automotive Testing Technology International
Two new V6 engines for the Audi Q8
Audi is expanding the engine line-up for its luxury SUV, the Q8, by adding two V6 engine versions. Beginning now, customers can also order the Q family’s top model with a powerful 3.0 TFSI and an additional variant of the 3.0 TDI. The Audi Q8 brings together the best of both worlds – the elegance… Continue reading Two new V6 engines for the Audi Q8
Gasnam considers that the Moves Plan represents a “desicentivo” for transport professionals
Posted 2/18/2019 11:36:32 CET Gasnam, an Iberian association for the promotion of natural gas and renewable gas in maritime and land transport, has “deeply” lamented the reduction of more than 80% of the aid provided by the Efficient and Sustainable Mobility Incentive Program (Moves) It considers for mobility with natural gas and considers that this… Continue reading Gasnam considers that the Moves Plan represents a “desicentivo” for transport professionals
PowerShare Raises Series A Funding Round
PowerShare, an electric vehicle (EV) charging platform startup based in China, received an investment from Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. The investment is part of the company’s Series A round, led by BP’s venturing business, BP Ventures, wwith participation from Detong Capital Partners. The amount of the deal was not disclosed.… Continue reading PowerShare Raises Series A Funding Round
PEUGEOT launches a full line of 12 Cordless Power tools EnergyHub
For meticulous do-it-yourselfers, Peugeot Outillage offers it’s a complete range of tools : hammer drill, jack hammer, circular saw, jig saw, orbital sander, angle grinder, restorer and multi-function tool. This new collection has been designed by PEUGEOT Design Lab. These power tools build upon the family of cordless tools launched with the EnergyDrill drills. Peugeot… Continue reading PEUGEOT launches a full line of 12 Cordless Power tools EnergyHub
Velodyne finances Autonomous Driving Competition in China
Velodyne wants to promote autonomous driving in China and finances a competition. The industry leader in lidar systems, Velodyne, announced the funding of a competition for autonomous driving in China on. This promises the company more sales of Lidarsensoren. VLS-128 Velodyne lidar sensor. Source: Velodyne Lidar is currently essential to autonomous driving. Only a few… Continue reading Velodyne finances Autonomous Driving Competition in China