Toyota in hot pursuit of Tesla, unveiling EV with 500 km range

NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor shook up the auto industry over two decades ago when it offered the world’s first mass-produced hybrid, but the Japanese company has been late to embrace full electrics. It hopes to make up lost ground by debuting its first full-electric vehicle, touting a range approaching that offered by Tesla. The sport… Continue reading Toyota in hot pursuit of Tesla, unveiling EV with 500 km range

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT RAMPS UP ITS ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY WITH ITS REVOLUTIONARY E-TECH HYBRID TECHNOLOGY000323

Thank you for registering! We sent you a confirmation email; please click the validation link to confirm your subscription. Publication Date : Mar 5, 2020 Credits : dr ID : : 5e60cb9860467766dc3d30a6 Adoption of Wiztopic’s Blockchain Certification Platform In order to safeguard its communication, Renault Group certifies its contents with Wiztrust since February 20, 2020.… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT RAMPS UP ITS ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY WITH ITS REVOLUTIONARY E-TECH HYBRID TECHNOLOGY000323

Toyota’s new electric SUV has a solar roof and a steering yoke like Tesla

Toyota released new details about its upcoming electric compact SUV, the BZ4X, which includes an optional solar roof and a steering yoke similar to the one featured in the latest version of the Tesla Model S. The steering yoke, which Toyota describes as having a “wing-shape,” employs a steer-by-wire system, where there is no mechanical… Continue reading Toyota’s new electric SUV has a solar roof and a steering yoke like Tesla

Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV – PHEV Model of Flagship SUV Combines Leading Electrification and All-Wheel Control Technologies

The all-new PHEV model of Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV brings together its expertise in electrification and all-wheel control technologies, while also incorporating a newly developed platform and an array of advanced technologies. Based on the product concept of “I-Fu-Do-Do” or authentic and majestic in Japanese, the all-new Outlander PHEV shares the powerful ride, roomy interior spaces… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV – PHEV Model of Flagship SUV Combines Leading Electrification and All-Wheel Control Technologies

Valeo Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Being the Only Manufacturer of Wiper Blade Solutions for the Mercedes-Benz Actros MP5 Model

“The wiper blade in the Actros MP5 has a unique fitting because MB patented its connector to prevent the aftermarket from replicating its wiper blade product,” said Avijit Ghosh, Director of Consulting at Frost & Sullivan. “Valeo’s product exactly matches the OE version’s fit, form, and function except for the MB-patented connector. As Valeo also… Continue reading Valeo Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Being the Only Manufacturer of Wiper Blade Solutions for the Mercedes-Benz Actros MP5 Model

UK battery ‘gigafactory’ plans huge expansion as electric car demand soars

Automotive industry UK battery ‘gigafactory’ plans huge expansion as electric car demand soars Envision’s Sunderland plant produces batteries for the Nissan Leaf and other electric vehicles Boris Johnson visits the Envision battery manufacturing facility inside the Nissan plant in Sunderland. Photograph: Reuters Boris Johnson visits the Envision battery manufacturing facility inside the Nissan plant in… Continue reading UK battery ‘gigafactory’ plans huge expansion as electric car demand soars

German Manager Magazin: Renault: 500,000 fewer cars due to chip crisis001226

The chip crisis is at Renault lead to a considerable loss of income, which is significantly higher than originally expected. In September the French carmaker had estimated that 220,000 fewer vehicles would be produced this year due to the lack of parts, Renault now expects that 500,000 fewer vehicles will roll off the assembly line.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Renault: 500,000 fewer cars due to chip crisis001226

German Manager Magazin: Production loss: Renault is missing at least 300,000 cars due to chip crisis001225

The French automaker Renault fears because of the continuing shortage of computer chips, according to insiders, even higher production losses than previously predicted. At least 300,000 vehicles rolled off the assembly line this year, three people familiar with the plans told Reuters on Wednesday. In September, the group had expected a failure of 220,000 cars.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Production loss: Renault is missing at least 300,000 cars due to chip crisis001225

Cooled by the markets, Volvo lowers its claims before its IPO

Posted on Oct 25, 2021, 11:44 AM The path to the Stock Exchange is definitely never without problems for Volvo Cars. Three years after having to give up its listing due to Sino-American trade tensions and the slowdown in the automobile market, the Swedish manufacturer must this time revise its ambitions downwards. He no longer… Continue reading Cooled by the markets, Volvo lowers its claims before its IPO