MISSION Accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy (MISSION Accelerating the transition to sustainable energy in the world). No ambiguity in the slogan, displayed in capital letters in the lobby of Tesla’s Gigafactory 1, in Nevada: The goal of the electric car manufacturer is to change the world. A vision driven by his fantastic boss… Continue reading When a factory must allow Tesla to change the world
Tag: Electric vehicles
Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Momentum Dynamic
Wireless electric charging allows any type of vehicle to automatically and without supervision connect to the electrical power grid. CHENNAI: Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, has announced an investment in Momentum Dynamics Inc – a leading company in high power wireless charging of electric vehicles. Momentum Dynamics is a… Continue reading Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Momentum Dynamic
Heavy traffic: overhead line – but right!
The heavy goods and delivery traffic should be electrified more strongly. For kilometer-wise overhead lines are to arise. That money in this way to stick in trucks instead of the train, but is completely insane! An IMHO from Sebastian Grüner January 16, 2019, 12:01 pm So is freight transport on the overhead line! (Image: Rolf… Continue reading Heavy traffic: overhead line – but right!
Tesla challenges hackers by testing the cybersecurity of their Model 3
Once again, Tesla returns to draw attention in the automotive sector with its succulent proposals. On this occasion, the brand proposes to give a Model3 valued at 59,000 euros to the hacker who manages to break the computer security system of the vehicle. The challenge will be solved at a cybersecurity event held in Vancouver,… Continue reading Tesla challenges hackers by testing the cybersecurity of their Model 3
Tesla releases a plug-in EV charger you can take with you
Tesla Tesla has released its first non-hardwired Wall Connector with a NEMA 14-50 plug for EV charging. Boasting 40 amps (9.6kW) of power, Tesla says the home charging device can juice up Model S, Model X and Model 3 cars 25 percent faster than the company’s Gen 2 Mobile Connector, which comes as standard with… Continue reading Tesla releases a plug-in EV charger you can take with you
Investors think Elon Musk’s Tesla made another pot joke
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Outdated top model: Big muzzle and what’s behind – that’s the new BMW 7 Series
BMW 7 Series – The grill giant The kidney at the front was again increased significantly. CologneThe luxury model 7er certainly does not lack charisma, but the designers of BMW have yet discovered potential for a bit more presence: From the beginning of March, the flagship of Munich with a magnified by 40 percent grille… Continue reading Outdated top model: Big muzzle and what’s behind – that’s the new BMW 7 Series
What the cooperation of Volkswagen and Ford means: VW and Ford – the emergency alliance of the giants
Cooperation was and is not uncommon in the automotive industry. For decades she has been practicing different style flowers – usually with moderate success. At the beginning of the 1990s, there was only one panacea for the CEOs of large manufacturers: growth through takeover. So Daimler bought the American manufacturer Chrysler, BMW, the British carmaker… Continue reading What the cooperation of Volkswagen and Ford means: VW and Ford – the emergency alliance of the giants
New BMW 7 Series world premiere in China
Shanghai. The BMW Group today celebrated the world premiere of the striking new BMW 7 Series in Shanghai, China. The choice of location for the event underlined the significance of the Chinese market for the company’s new flagship model: in 2018, 44% of global BMW 7 Series sales were made to customers in China (ca.… Continue reading New BMW 7 Series world premiere in China
Against Tesla Roadster 2: Audi builds e-supercar PB 18 E-Tron
Audi according to a press report confirmed to bring the supercar PB18 E-Tron in a small series. This should be the Tesla Roadster 2 competition are made. January 16, 2019, 7:36 am, Andreas Donath PB 18 E-Tron (Picture: Audi) Audi wants the presented in the summer of 2018 e-super sports car PB18 E-Tron With 570… Continue reading Against Tesla Roadster 2: Audi builds e-supercar PB 18 E-Tron