May 28, 2020 [embedded content] YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled a four-year plan to achieve sustainable growth, financial stability and profitability by the end of fiscal-year 2023. The scalable plan, involving cost-rationalization and business optimization, will shift the company’s strategy from its past focus on inflated expansion. As part of the… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan unveils transformation plan to prioritize sustainable growth and profitability
Tag: Electric vehicles
Vaya Africa launches electric ride-hail taxi network
Vaya Africa, a ride-hail mobility venture founded by Zimbabwean mogul Strive Masiyiwa, has launched an electric taxi service and charging network in Zimbabwe with plans to expand across the continent. The South Africa headquartered company has acquired a fleet of Nissan Leaf EVs and developed its own solar powered charging stations. The program goes live… Continue reading Vaya Africa launches electric ride-hail taxi network
Mercedes-Benz Start Sales Of The EQV 300 With Big 100 kWh Battery
The electric large-capacity sedan can now be ordered as EQV 300 (combined power consumption: 26.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)1 with a long wheelbase. Everyday electric mobility with a range of up to 418 kilometers[1] [2] and standard fast charging function. The EQV is the second member of the EQ family of Mercedes-Benz.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Start Sales Of The EQV 300 With Big 100 kWh Battery
Uber is scrapping tens of thousands of Jump bikes during a nationwide bike shortage – The Verge
Uber is sending tens of thousands of its electric Jump bikes to the scrap yard, weeks after offloading the money-losing bike-share division on Lime. The news of the scrapped bikes has incensed bike enthusiasts on social media, one of whom decried the act as “unconscionable.” Uber confirmed in a statement that it was “recycling” many… Continue reading Uber is scrapping tens of thousands of Jump bikes during a nationwide bike shortage – The Verge
Elon Musk says he wants to make a new Tesla truck smaller than the forthcoming Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck’s size will no longer be reduced by 3%, CEO Elon Musk said in a recent tweet. Instead, it will keep its original size. Musk says Tesla will likely create a smaller truck than the Cybertruck “at some point.” Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Despite previous reports of Elon Musk considering… Continue reading Elon Musk says he wants to make a new Tesla truck smaller than the forthcoming Cybertruck
Volkswagen will sell its new European EVs in a similar way to Tesla — here’s how it works
Volkswagen will sell its all-electric ID family of cars through a hybrid dealer and direct sales model. The new model is effective in Europe only at this point. Volkswagen will announce how it will sell its electric cars in the US at a later date. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Tesla famously uses… Continue reading Volkswagen will sell its new European EVs in a similar way to Tesla — here’s how it works
Rivian is building an in-house insurance agency
Rivian is hiring an insurance agency data manager, a job posting that suggests the all-electric automaker is planning to offer its own insurance to customers. The job was first posted by RivianForums, which also reached out to TechCrunch with the tip. Roadshow/CNET also reported about this new position. Rivian wouldn’t provide more details about its… Continue reading Rivian is building an in-house insurance agency
Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla has invited YouTuber JerryRigEverything to take a look at the Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather. Just in time for the summer, we get a rare look inside Tesla’s Model Y cold weather testing. The automaker invited YouTuber JerryRigEverything to take a look at Tesla’s testing of the electric SUV at their… Continue reading Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
Tesla has removed its mention of free Supercharging on new Model S and Model X orders as part of its new price cuts. As we reported last night, Tesla has cut prices across its lineup except for Model Y. In short, all versions of the Model 3 have seen a $2,000 price cut and all… Continue reading Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
Renault, Nissan abandon race for growth to focus on costs
Renault SA and Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. unveiled a plan for deeper cooperation in developing and building vehicles as they seek to salvage their strained alliance and weather a collapse in car demand. The measures will help deliver savings of as much as 40% in model investments for jointly developed… Continue reading Renault, Nissan abandon race for growth to focus on costs