Highlights Norway EV sales hit 50% Rules of Origin important factor Not a singular race for raw materials London — The new year is shaping up to be the year of the electric vehicle, and to keep up the UK must invest not only in EV battery factories but also world-leading R&D and technology, Andy… Continue reading INTERVIEW: R&D, tech vital for UK’s EV ambitions: Ex-Aston CEO – S&P Global
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@VW Group: Bugatti refines 3D printing perfection with accuracy as fine as 0.1mm
Imagine ultra-lightweight components that are as strong as a reinforced concrete column. Now this is possible, thanks to technology led by innovative Bugatti engineers. The newly developed 3D-printed pushrod – a pressure-loaded coupling rod in the chassis area – weighs just 100 grams and can transmit forces of up to 3.5 tonnes. The hollow titanium… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti refines 3D printing perfection with accuracy as fine as 0.1mm
SK Innovation Enters Electric Vehicle Battery Swap Business in China
SK Innovation has decided to join hands with BAIC Group and enter electric vehicle (EV) battery swap business in China.The company announced on Thursday that it has acquired a minority stake of 13.3% in “BPSE (Blue Park Smart Energy Technology)”, which is a subsidiary of BAIC Group specializing in battery swap service, and secured a… Continue reading SK Innovation Enters Electric Vehicle Battery Swap Business in China
@VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars over-fulfils European CO2 fleet targets for 2020
Based on preliminary figures, Volkswagen Passenger Cars has exceeded the ambitious European CO2 fleet targets for 2020 and produced around six million grams fewer CO2 than required by law. The passenger car fleet of new vehicles in the European Union achieved average CO2 emissions of 92g/km – the legal CO2 target for the brand was… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars over-fulfils European CO2 fleet targets for 2020
@VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”
“The most beautiful car I have ever drawn.” Marc Lichte, Head of Audi Design, chose these words in the fall of 2018, when the brand presented the Audi e-tron GT concept as a show car in Los Angeles. Two years later, the first fully electric gran turismo from Audi is about to celebrate its premiere… Continue reading @VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”
@Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT Cycles reinvents the electrically-assisted urban bicycle with the eC01 Crossover001054
The PEUGEOT Cycles expand their e-Bikes range with the new Crossover bike, urban and versatile. It combines a comfortable high driving position, a mixed “city” frame and wide tyres that allow for easy clearing of obstacles. Its BOSCH Performance CX engine and 500 Wh capacity battery make it an ideal choice for city dwellers on… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT Cycles reinvents the electrically-assisted urban bicycle with the eC01 Crossover001054
Nissan to end Philippine auto assembly operations
MANILA — Nissan Motor will end its assembly operations in the Philippines in March as part of efforts to restructure its regional operations, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. Nissan’s move comes as automakers in the country struggle to keep business humming amid the pandemic. Car sales in the Philippines fell 40% last year to… Continue reading Nissan to end Philippine auto assembly operations
New Renault 5 to be built in same French factory as original
The new Renault 5 EV is set to be produced at the firm’s Douai factory in northern France, where the original version of the supermini was built. Renault will revive the 5 name for an all-new electric hatchback that’s set to go into production in 2023 as a key part of a bold revival plan designed… Continue reading New Renault 5 to be built in same French factory as original
@niche: Praga launches new all-carbon R1000481
Praga Cars has officially launched the new Praga R1, the successor to its championship-winning lightweight all-carbon prototype-style racing car. The latest evolution of the Praga R1 features an all-new carbon fibre monocoque, splitter, floor, diffuser and rear wing alongside revised engine management software, improved electronics, adjustable pedals, larger fuel tank, revised suspension and in-car driver… Continue reading @niche: Praga launches new all-carbon R1000481
Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe
On the regional side, there is a shuffling of responsibilities compared with PSA (five regional chiefs) and FCA (four). Mike Manley, the former FCA CEO, becomes head of Americas – but sits on the Strategic and Performance committee. The heads of North America (Mark Stewart) and South America (Antonio Filosa) sit below him, as regional… Continue reading Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe