Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States

“In the first half of this year, we will establish a North American sales company that will be responsible for developing the dealership network,” Mr. Jun said. “We will explore all sorts of channels including partnering with F.C.A. as well as others.” Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler’s chief executive, said his company was ready to assist… Continue reading Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States

CES 2018

LIVE@CES 2018 [embedded content] Personalizing the Way Things Are Made, Shipped and Sold [embedded content] Next Gen 2170 Lithium Ion Battery [embedded content] Powering the Green Revolution [embedded content] Internet of Me at 30,000 feet – Avionics [embedded content] From Electric Vehicles to Micro Mobility [embedded content] One Touch Home Automation, One Touch ID Authentication… Continue reading CES 2018

Self-driving car startup Pony.ai raises $112m led by Legend Capital, Morningside

January 16, 2018 Autonomous driving technology firm Pony.ai, a startup co-located in Silicon Valley and in China’s Guangzhou, announced that it has raised $112 million in series A funding round co-led by Morningside Venture Capital and Legend Capital. Sequoia Capital China and investor IDG Capital also participated in the round, along with Hongtai Capital, Legend… Continue reading Self-driving car startup Pony.ai raises $112m led by Legend Capital, Morningside

Electromobility driver at car manufacturers: These men trim German carmakers on electric

All articles and backgrounds 01/16/2018 Electromobility driver at car manufacturers These men trim German carmakers on electric AUDI Audi e-tron quattro: The electric SUV comes in 2018 to the dealers Germany’s automakers are facing a feat of strength this year: they need to invest a lot of money to make their electric car announcements come… Continue reading Electromobility driver at car manufacturers: These men trim German carmakers on electric

Reinvent or die: Fiat CEO to car companies

Marchionne has witnessed major changes already leading Fiat for almost 14 years, overseeing the combination with Chrysler in 2014 and the 2016 spinoff of Ferrari DETROIT: Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the automotive industry, has a blunt warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditised amid… Continue reading Reinvent or die: Fiat CEO to car companies

All-New Honda Insight Prototype Redefines Segment

All-new 2019 Honda Insight will offer universally appealing styling in a roomy five passenger sedan with fuel efficiency competitive with the best in the segment Powered by Honda’s innovative, industry-leading two-motor hybrid powertrain Insight nameplate returns as the next phase in the Honda Electrification Initiative DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2018 – The all-new Honda Insight Prototype… Continue reading All-New Honda Insight Prototype Redefines Segment

Research Team from POSTECH Develops a Technology That Can Charge 75% of a Battery within 6 Minutes

A research team from Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH, Chancellor Kim Do-yeon) developed an electrode material that can charge up to 75% of a lithium-ion battery within 6 minutes by synthesizing and applying porous inorganic material.POSTECH made an announcement that a research team led by Professor Lee Jin-woo of Chemical Engineering Department developed… Continue reading Research Team from POSTECH Develops a Technology That Can Charge 75% of a Battery within 6 Minutes

Samsung SDI Introduces Many Innovative Products for Electric Vehicle Batteries at Detroit Motor Show

Samsung SDI announced that it introduced many innovative materials and high-tech products for electric vehicle batteries that will popularize electric vehicles at ‘2018 Detroit Motor Show (North American International Auto Show)’, which had its opening day on the 13th at Cobo Center.Concept of its exhibition is ‘Future Starts Today’, which means that future of electric… Continue reading Samsung SDI Introduces Many Innovative Products for Electric Vehicle Batteries at Detroit Motor Show

Mahindra Electric launches Virtual Reality drive experience for all-electric e2oPlus

Mahindra Electric launches Virtual Reality drive experience for all-electric e2oPlus First ever Virtual Reality based drive for the most popular electric vehicle in India, set to revolutionize the test drive experience The 2D, 360 degree version of the experience is also available on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAdGe2lDMU8 Bengaluru, January 3, 2018: Mahindra Electric, part of the diversified USD… Continue reading Mahindra Electric launches Virtual Reality drive experience for all-electric e2oPlus

Daimler doubts to be able to meet CO2 emission ceilings by 2021

It’s hard for Daimler to get involved. The German manufacturer can not guarantee that it will respect the European ceilings of CO2 emissions in 2021, estimated this Monday in Detroit its CEO, Dieter Zetsche, during a round table with journalists. “I can not say that I guarantee that we will be compliant in 2021,” he… Continue reading Daimler doubts to be able to meet CO2 emission ceilings by 2021