Lidar company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures, and a legal fight with its largest customer, Volvo. The company aims to sell off its lidar business during the bankruptcy proceeding, and has already reached a deal to sell its semiconductor subsidiary. While the company will continue to… Continue reading Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
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Volvo Car India to Plant 20,000+ Trees in Aravalli Range
Volvo Car India announced an expansion of its Reverse Project with a plantation initiative at Matri Van along the Gurugram-Faridabad Highway. Under its CSR initiative for FY25-26, the company will support the plantation of 20,000+ native trees over 20 acres of Aravalli land as part of the Community Barren Land Transformation Project, led by SankalpTaru… Continue reading Volvo Car India to Plant 20,000+ Trees in Aravalli Range
Clean Technica: Huge Changes in Auto Group Share of European EV Sales004287
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Looking at sales data year by year, or month by month, it can be hard to really notice significant long-term trends. However, stepping back and looking at a chart that covers several years, you can spot some quite interesting things. I recently did this with… Continue reading Clean Technica: Huge Changes in Auto Group Share of European EV Sales004287
Electric SUV: Geely is testing a car with 90-degree steering
The car manufacturer Geely has presented an electric car prototype with wheel hub motors that can drive sideways and turn on the spot. (Park, Electric car) Go to Source
Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans
Aion will prioritise sustainable growth rather than chasing market share when it comes to the UK next year with a range of electric and plug-in hybrid models, bosses have said. The Chinese brand will give GAC – China’s fifth-largest car manufacturer – an official presence in the UK for the first time. It will arrive in the spring… Continue reading Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans
Farizon van importer eyes UK expansion with new car deal
Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of Farizon electric vans, is already thinking of an expansion with a possible new car franchise. The Saudi Arabian firm is currently a major distributor for Toyota, Lexus and BYD in more than 10 countries, from Japan to the UAE, as well as Geely-owned Farizon in the UK. According to CEO Jasmmine Wong, the… Continue reading Farizon van importer eyes UK expansion with new car deal
Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan, but in the post-Soviet space in general. Today, one cannot miss the fact that Chinese-made BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely appear on the roads much more often.… Continue reading Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
Eicher Trucks & Buses Advances Energy Efficiency Initiatives on National Energy Conservation Day
Eicher Trucks & Buses has announced a series of energy efficiency measures coinciding with National Energy Conservation Day, focusing on manufacturing operations and on-road fleet optimization. The company, a business unit of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), operates over 387,000 connected vehicles that utilize predictive analytics through its MyEicher platform to improve fuel economy and… Continue reading Eicher Trucks & Buses Advances Energy Efficiency Initiatives on National Energy Conservation Day
Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Will Aptiv’s (APTV) New Electrification-Focused Director Shift Its Software-First Transformation Narrative?
Aptiv has appointed Wärtsilä President and CEO Håkan Agnevall to its Board of Directors, effective 10 December 2025, adding deep experience in electrification, automation, and global industrial technology leadership. Agnevall’s background in steering complex transformations at Wärtsilä and Volvo Buses brings boardroom expertise that aligns closely with Aptiv’s focus on advanced vehicle electronics and software-centric… Continue reading Will Aptiv’s (APTV) New Electrification-Focused Director Shift Its Software-First Transformation Narrative?