The very first purely electric rally car from a manufacturer is ready to go for the next season: the Opel Corsa-e Rally has already clocked thousands of kilometres in testing. It recently passed its maturity test during a small-scale rally simulation of the German Rally Championship.Opel driver Marijan Griebel fastens the six-point seat belt and… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR “READY TO GO”001033
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Audi Selects Hankook Tire as Original Equipment for 2021 Audi RS Q8
“Hankook has already built up a long tradition of original equipment at Audi. The RS models in particular have long been supplied with Hankook tires,” says Hyunjun Cho, Head of Hankook OE Division. “Of course, it’s always a great honor for our development engineers when Hankook summer and winter tires are also used on top… Continue reading Audi Selects Hankook Tire as Original Equipment for 2021 Audi RS Q8
NIO Inc. Announces Closing of US$1.5 Billion Convertible Senior Notes
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced that it closed the offering (the “Notes Offering”) of US$750 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and US$750 million in… Continue reading NIO Inc. Announces Closing of US$1.5 Billion Convertible Senior Notes
@FCA: Stellantis: Building a world leader in sustainable mobility
Stellantis: Building a world leader in sustainable mobilityA new company with the agility, creativity and efficiency to capture the opportunities of the new era of mobility, offering innovative solutions that will help change the way society movesRich heritage stemming from storied and iconic automotive marques, innovative mobility brands and deep roots in the communities in… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis: Building a world leader in sustainable mobility
Moke America Partners With EON Productions To Produce Limited Edition 007 Moke
Each vehicle will be numbered, so these collector’s items are truly limited editions. The Moke America “San Monique” edition features: Distinctive Bond design, complete with the 007 logo and “San Monique” artwork Wood steering wheel Wooden gear shift* Tire cover featuring unique “San Monique” artwork* Electric technology White body Black seats Blue and white striped… Continue reading Moke America Partners With EON Productions To Produce Limited Edition 007 Moke
China’s Geely ties up with Tencent on smart car tech
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which owns Volvo Cars and holds 9.7% of Daimler, said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop smart vehicle cockpit and autonomous driving. In the latest such partnership in the fast-evolving sector, the companies will jointly develop smart car cockpits to have more mobile and mobility service applications, and explore testing of autonomous driving, Geely said in… Continue reading China’s Geely ties up with Tencent on smart car tech
Israel’s StoreDot launches 5-minute charge capable lithium-ion battery sample
Israel-based StoreDot, a leading player in the field of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, has announced the availability of its first-generation 5-minute charge battery engineering samples. This the company says represents a significant milestone in its mission to eliminate the range and charging anxiety of electric vehicles (EVs), demonstrating the commercial viability of XFC… Continue reading Israel’s StoreDot launches 5-minute charge capable lithium-ion battery sample
Tata Motors receives 98 megatrend-related patents in 2020
Tata Motors has announced that it had filed 80 and received 98 patents in calendar year 2020. These patents mainly relate to the megatrend of CESS (connected, electrified, sustainable and safe) automobiles and encompass an eclectic mix of improvements in automotive electronics, noise vibration and harshness, conventional and advanced powertrain systems, and crash safety under various categories… Continue reading Tata Motors receives 98 megatrend-related patents in 2020
Forsee Power launches thin lithium-ion batteries for commercial vehicles
French-headquartered smart battery systems company Forsee Power has launched its new-generation of extra-thin batteries for 2021. The company claims the new batteries christened Slim, composes the thinnest modular range in the world and will be equipped with a liquid cooling system. To adapt to the changes in the Group’s target markets (buses, non-road vehicles, trains,… Continue reading Forsee Power launches thin lithium-ion batteries for commercial vehicles
China’s Geely teams up with Tencent on smart car tech
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read Slideshow ( 4 images ) BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which owns Volvo Cars and holds 9.7% of Daimler, said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop smart vehicle cockpit and autonomous driving. In the latest such partnership in the… Continue reading China’s Geely teams up with Tencent on smart car tech