Tag: Electric vehicles

That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

Li Shufu, head of Chinese automaker Geely, joins Daimler as a major shareholder. Hostile takeover? In fact, the group from Stuttgart could be trimmed with it faster on electric mobility. Geely boss Li Shufu Saturday, 24.02.2018 13:24 clock For weeks it has begun, now it is official. Li Shufu, boss of the Chinese automaker Geely,… Continue reading That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than a million cars

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than one million cars worldwide due to faulty cables. In rare cases, the airbag could be triggered for no reason. In Germany, several hundred thousand vehicles are affected. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Tuesday, 17.10.2017 09:47 clock Because of defective cables on the steering column, Mercedes-Benz wants to recall more than one million cars worldwide… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz recalls more than a million cars

Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

That car companies procure vehicles from other manufacturers for test purposes, is common. Daimler, however, has returned a Tesla copy after SPIEGEL information in desolate condition. Tesla vehicles Saturday, 02.12.2017 08:16 clock The Daimler Group has used dubious methods to gain insight into the technology of its US competitor Tesla. As the SPIEGEL reports in… Continue reading Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

An industry is breaking up

Recently, Daimler battered an electric car from Tesla during intensive tests. “Tear down” is the name of such analyzes in jargon. They are common in the industry – but are actually different. Tesla Model X (icon image) Monday, 04.12.2017 19:26 clock “There’s nothing going on, why can not he and we not?” So snorted Martin… Continue reading An industry is breaking up

Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Municipalities are fighting for climate-friendly public transport. But Daimler expressed skepticism in the presentation of an electric bus for local transport about its own product – and refers to an alternative. Mercedes electric “Citaro” Monday, 05.03.2018 20:19 clock The car company Daimler is late with the introduction of electric buses. The Stuttgart company was also… Continue reading Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Post announces the next electric delivery van

D Deutsche Post is further expanding its model range of electric vans with the help of American automaker Ford. Thanks to a partnership with the car manufacturer, the Bonn-based company now wants to offer larger vans. Post subsidiary Streetscooter and Ford entered into a partnership to build battery-powered delivery vehicles, Post said Wednesday. Based on… Continue reading Post announces the next electric delivery van

Toyota and Panasonic to Start Feasibility Study of Joint Automotive Prismatic Battery Business

Toyota City, Japan, December 13, 2017-Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) announce today an agreement to begin studying the feasibility of a joint automotive prismatic battery business. This agreement between the two companies aims to help find solutions to pressing societal issues such as global warming, air pollution, the depletion of natural resources… Continue reading Toyota and Panasonic to Start Feasibility Study of Joint Automotive Prismatic Battery Business

FAURECIA SIGNS A JOINT VENTURE WITH BYD FOR SEATING SOLUTIONS

Shanghai (China), October 31, 2017FAURECIA SIGNS A JOINT VENTURE WITH BYDfor seating solutionsOctober 31, 2017, Shenzhen – Faurecia, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced its new joint venture with the pioneering Chinese electric vehicle OEM, BYD. The new company, called Shenzhen Faurecia Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (70% Faurecia – 30% BYD) aims… Continue reading FAURECIA SIGNS A JOINT VENTURE WITH BYD FOR SEATING SOLUTIONS