Schneider has fixed three vulnerabilities in one of its popular electric car charging stations, which security researchers said could have easily allowed an attacker to remotely take over the unit. At its worst, an attacker can force a plugged-in vehicle to stop charging, rendering it useless in a “denial-of-service state,” an attack favored by some… Continue reading Schneider’s EVLink car charging stations were easily hackable, thanks to a hardcoded password
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Electric cars: Security flaws could let attackers control charging stations
Electric car drivers could find themselves unable to charge their vehicles, if attackers exploit recently discovered flaws in Schneider Electric’s EVlink Parking charging stations, found in offices, hotels, and supermarkets across several countries. Featured stories Security experts Vladimir Kononovich and Vyacheslav Moskvin at Positive Technologies are now offering details of the three vulnerabilities they found that… Continue reading Electric cars: Security flaws could let attackers control charging stations
Volkswagen to invest $800 million, build new electric vehicle in U.S.
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO, Volkswagen AG, speaks in front of an image of a van concept vehicle during the company’s presentation at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said on Monday it is investing $800 million to build a new… Continue reading Volkswagen to invest $800 million, build new electric vehicle in U.S.
Volkswagen to build new electric vehicle in U.S. — Tennessee governor
DETROIT, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG is announcing on Monday it will build a new electric vehicle at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee as it shifts toward zero emission vehicles, the state’s governor told Reuters. The German automaker is making the announcement at the Detroit auto show and will make an unspecified additional investment… Continue reading Volkswagen to build new electric vehicle in U.S. — Tennessee governor
Ford Focus RS, Zenvo ST1, Audi R8 LMS: Car News Headlines – Motor Authority
Follow Viknesh Zenvo ST1 The Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] all-new Focus RS has made its international debut this week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Here, we learned of the car’s new Drive Modes system and Launch Control function. We can’t wait to get behind the wheel now. Danish supercar startup Zenvo has used the… Continue reading Ford Focus RS, Zenvo ST1, Audi R8 LMS: Car News Headlines – Motor Authority
Rivian R1T Is A Real Electric Pickup Truck, But Atlis XT Is Not – InsideEVs
When something looks way too good to be true, it usually is. Rivian made an impressive debut of its R1t pickup truck at the 2018 L.A. Show in November. The response to the introduction of a legit 400-mile all-electric pickup was overwhelming. So perhaps it’s not surprising to see the blogosphere go gaga again when… Continue reading Rivian R1T Is A Real Electric Pickup Truck, But Atlis XT Is Not – InsideEVs
AEV Robotics: Interchangeable pedestal
The Australian company AEV-Robotics introduces an autonomous vehicle with interchangeable pedestal. The idea of subdividing the superstructure and substructure is by no means new. That’s what the Swiss think tank Rinspeed has snap presented and also Daimler has with Urbanetic a similar approach, like AEV-Robotics. By the way, Rinspeed had presented a shrunken version at… Continue reading AEV Robotics: Interchangeable pedestal
Nissan: Nissan LEAF e+ takes the stage at CES
LAS VEGAS – Nissan is showing its newest electric vehicle offering at the CES trade show in Las Vegas – the Nissan LEAF e+, which boasts additional power and range. The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s battery pack despite a similar pack size as the LEAF, and the higher output… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan LEAF e+ takes the stage at CES
Car: Ford wants to electrify every vehicle line in Europe
Ford Europe “Reset” has introduced a new strategy to increase profitability and secure the future of the automaker. From all vehicles in all divisions and electrical versions are offered and low-margin vehicle types are set. That costs many jobs. January 14, 2019, 9:30 am, Andreas Donath Ford Europe restructures. (Picture: Pexels /CC0 1.0) In addition… Continue reading Car: Ford wants to electrify every vehicle line in Europe
Auto parts supplier: “The party is over” – Continental management expects falling margins
Continental AG Automotive supplier Continental expects shrinking margins. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfWith extreme caution, the auto parts supplier Continental into the just started year. Because of the worldwide Slowdown in car sales The Hanover-based company now calculates a further decline in operating return on sales (EBIT margin, adjusted). In 2019, the yield is expected to be… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: “The party is over” – Continental management expects falling margins