Image used for representational purpose It is heartening to see the electric revolution picking up pace in India. Government policies like the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME) which provide subsidies for EV production and charging infrastructure are steps in the right direction. The number of EVs on the… Continue reading Future of automotive industry: Electric or electrified?
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@niche: INEOS in Köln receives state funding for Green Hydrogen feasibility study to cut CO2 by more than 100,000 tonnes per year.001990
€770,000 Funding has been confirmed for the ChemCH2ange project The INEOS project at Köln is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 100,000 tonnes per year. INEOS green hydrogen project accelerates towards net-zero future in Germany by 2045 The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has confirmed €770,000 funding to support a feasibility study… Continue reading @niche: INEOS in Köln receives state funding for Green Hydrogen feasibility study to cut CO2 by more than 100,000 tonnes per year.001990
Future lies in technological disruption: Amitabh Kant, CEO Niti Aayog
Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog India should invest in human capital and R&D to technologically leapfrog and NITI must become the ambassador of technological disruption, the Aayog’s outgoing CEO Amitabh Kant told ET. Edited excerpts A lot of important work done at the Aayog over the last six years can be attributed to you. But… Continue reading Future lies in technological disruption: Amitabh Kant, CEO Niti Aayog
@BMW: BMW of North America Reports Q2 2022 U.S. Sales Results.002107
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BMW of North America today reported Q2 2022 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW Brand In the second quarter of 2022, BMW brand sales in the U.S. totaled 78,905 vehicles, a 18.3% decrease from the 94,144 vehicles sold in the record-setting second quarter of 2021. While… Continue reading @BMW: BMW of North America Reports Q2 2022 U.S. Sales Results.002107
Toyota just started its BEV program, but it wasted all its tax credits on hybrids
Toyota has sold its 200,000th plug-in car in the US, meaning its access to the $7,500 federal tax credit will sunset over the course of the next 15 months. The company joins Tesla and GM in no longer qualifying for credits, with Ford and Nissan also expected to hit the limit later this year. The… Continue reading Toyota just started its BEV program, but it wasted all its tax credits on hybrids
Sales of electrified vehicles grow 5.5% in the month of June
In the sixth month, electrified vehicles reached 7.7% of the market share, with 7,849 units In the first semester, 40,827 electrified vehicles were registered, representing 8.5% of the total market Registrations of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles reach 35,483 registrations Madrid, July 1, 2022.- Sales of electrified vehicles (electric and plug-in hybrids, including passenger cars,… Continue reading Sales of electrified vehicles grow 5.5% in the month of June
@GM: GM Continued to Gain U.S. Market Share and Extended its Truck Leadership in the Second Quarter July 1, 2022
GM Continued to Gain U.S. Market Share and Extended its Truck Leadership in the Second Quarter Third consecutive quarter of sequential market share gains Significant pent-up demand for GM vehicles amid low inventories Sales to commercial, government and rental fleets grew 29% year-over-year Supply chain disruptions to delay delivery of about 95,000 units to dealers… Continue reading @GM: GM Continued to Gain U.S. Market Share and Extended its Truck Leadership in the Second Quarter July 1, 2022
Toyota Is Looking Over Its Shoulder at Le Mans
It took Toyota 20 attempts to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But since getting its hands on the trophy for the first time in 2018, the company has refused to let go, winning the last four races by a comfortable margin of at least four laps. This year, Toyota will go up against… Continue reading Toyota Is Looking Over Its Shoulder at Le Mans
Behind the scenes of Waymo’s worst automated truck crash
The most serious crash to date involving a self-driving truck might have resulted in only moderate injuries, but it exposed how unprepared local government and law enforcement are to deal with the new technology. On May 5, a Class 8 Waymo Via truck operating in autonomous mode with a human safety operator behind the wheel… Continue reading Behind the scenes of Waymo’s worst automated truck crash
Tesla offers free Supercharging to encourage off-peak charging during travels for holidays
Tesla is offering free Supercharging during off-peak hours at select locations during the 4th of July weekend to help with traffic during busy travel days. As we previously reported, Tesla has been having a hard time keeping up its charging infrastructure growth with its fleet growth over the last few years. Its deliveries are growing… Continue reading Tesla offers free Supercharging to encourage off-peak charging during travels for holidays