GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries. After software glitches, freight delays, and other issues caused GM to miss its EV sales target in 2023, the company believes “production… Continue reading GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

Asia’s leading tech company to partner with Nagad

DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Southeast Asia’s first tech billionaire Goh Peng Ooi has expressed his keen interest in partnering with Nagad, a leading mobile financial service provider based in Bangladesh, through his established Silverlake Group that provides financial software and digital services to banks. The Malaysian fintech mogul first learnt about Nagad, went… Continue reading Asia’s leading tech company to partner with Nagad

Could your car be the travel agent of the future?

Car screens are going super-sized. For automakers, providing personalized content experiences – such as vacation planning – could be a golden opportunity. In 1997, the average television screen size in American homes was 22 inches. Today, even cars have infotainment screens that dwarf that. People living in the 90s would be gazing in awe if… Continue reading Could your car be the travel agent of the future?

Electric Vehicle (EV) Market – 47% of Growth to Originate from APAC, Technavio

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global electric vehicle (ev) market size is estimated to grow by USD 343.01 bn from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.51% during the forecast period. APAC held the largest share of the global market in 2023, and the… Continue reading Electric Vehicle (EV) Market – 47% of Growth to Originate from APAC, Technavio

Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has signed a technical partnership agreement with the UK-based Lola Cars for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains to be part of an official manufacturer in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s premier racing series for all-electric single-seater vehicles. Through this link… Continue reading Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has signed a technical partnership agreement with the UK-based Lola Cars for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains to be part of an official manufacturer in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s premier racing series for all-electric single-seater vehicles. Through this link… Continue reading Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

World NM: Ford Cutting F-150 Lightning Production Over Slowing Demand001905

In production since April 2022, the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck isn’t selling well. Demand is painfully low, so much so that Ford will reduce the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center from three work crews totaling 2,100 hourly workers to a single crew. According to Ford spokeswoman Jessica Enoch, 700 peeps will be presented with a… Continue reading World NM: Ford Cutting F-150 Lightning Production Over Slowing Demand001905

@Ford: Winner Announced for Sydney Sweeney-Designed Dream Ford Mustang

Ford, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang this year, will assemble two custom Mustang cars – one for Sweeney and one to be gifted to a lucky contest winner. Inspired by Sweeney’s Brittany Blue 1965 Mustang, the vehicle is a blend of retro charm and a modern aesthetic, and incorporates her unique personal… Continue reading @Ford: Winner Announced for Sydney Sweeney-Designed Dream Ford Mustang