Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

By Norihiko Shirouzu 7 Min Read BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor is accelerating the rollout of electric vehicles in China under its main brand and its local, no-frills Venucia marque as it overhauls its strategy in the world’s biggest auto market, four sources told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Nissan’s electric vehicle (EV) Leaf is displayed at… Continue reading Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

@Geely: Geely Auto Group and Tencent Sign Cooperation Agreement on Intelligent Cockpits, Digitalization, Autonomous Drive, and Low Carbon Development

2021 January 19th, Hangzhou/Shenzhen. Geely Auto Group and Tencent have signed an agreement to carry out strategic cooperation in the fields of digitalization, intelligent cockpits, autonomous drive, and low carbon development. The agreement between Geely and Tencent is another milestone in automotive and IT cross-industry cooperation. The two parties will work together to fully digitalize… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Group and Tencent Sign Cooperation Agreement on Intelligent Cockpits, Digitalization, Autonomous Drive, and Low Carbon Development

@Geely: Geely Auto 2020 Sales Reach 1.32 Million Units

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited completes revised annual sales target of 1.32 million units 2021 sales target set at 1.53 million units More modular architecture based models to be unveiled in 2021 2021 January 06, Hangzhou, China. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely) has reported that its December 2020 sales (including sales of Lynk & Co-branded vehicles… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto 2020 Sales Reach 1.32 Million Units

@Geely: LEVC appoints Bott Group as official VN5 authorised converter

20th January 2021, Ansty LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has today announced Bott Group as an official authorised converter in the UK and Europe, to provide bespoke racking solutions for its new electric van, VN5. The Bott Group is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of in-vehicle equipment, workshop equipment and workplace systems.​ Joerg Hofmann, LEVC CEO, commented: ​… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC appoints Bott Group as official VN5 authorised converter

@Geely: Mon 25 Jan 2021A New Year and a New Future: New Lotus sports car series confirmed Elise, Exige and Evora embark on final year of productionA new serie…

New series sports car production confirmed for Hethel, UK £100m+ investment into all-new manufacturing facilities Further job creation to support increased volumes End of production planned for Evora, Exige and Elise in 2021 (Hethel, UK – 25 January 2021) – A new series of sports cars is confirmed, with prototype production of the Lotus Type… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 25 Jan 2021A New Year and a New Future: New Lotus sports car series confirmed Elise, Exige and Evora embark on final year of productionA new serie…

@Geely: Thu 21 Jan 2021The start of a new manufacturing era for LotusThe first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing f…

New Norwich facility begins production of iconic lightweight Lotus chassis Programme to move Lotus’ lightweight structures and steel fabrication units to one facility nears completion and on time New facility to employ 125 staff  (Hethel, UK – 21 January 2021) – The first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 21 Jan 2021The start of a new manufacturing era for LotusThe first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing f…

@Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…

(Paris, France – 14 January 2021) As part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study a number of areas of cooperation, including the joint development of an EV sportscar. The Alpine and Lotus teams will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…

Schaeffler starts mass production of electric motors

2021-01-25 | Herzogenaurach Customized product portfolio in E-Mobility business division, from components through to complete drive systems Schaeffler establishes itself as a leading supplier of sustainable electric mobility across all electrification levels Targeted acquisitions boost technology know-how Entry into the new market segment of heavy-duty electric motors Schaeffler is now reaping the rewards of its… Continue reading Schaeffler starts mass production of electric motors

Tesla and Waymo jab at each other over who has the best self-driving tech

Tesla and Waymo took to media and social media to spar over who has the best self-driving technology. Waymo on Tesla Waymo and Tesla have widely different approaches to developing full self-driving technology, but they both intend to come out of it with a system capable of driving a vehicle safer than humans can. But… Continue reading Tesla and Waymo jab at each other over who has the best self-driving tech

Ford F150 Electric leads Tesla Cybertruck on appeal with potential electric pickup buyers

Despite a lack of information, the Ford F150 Electric is leading Tesla Cybertruck on appeal with potential electric pickup buyers, according to an interesting new survey. Electric pickup trucks The electrification of pickup trucks is critical to accelerating electric vehicle adoption in the US, where they were 2.9 million pickups sold last year. It’s the… Continue reading Ford F150 Electric leads Tesla Cybertruck on appeal with potential electric pickup buyers