New Delhi — The death toll from devastating flash floods unleashed by a glacial lake bursting its banks in India’s ecologically sensitive Himalayan region shot up to 40 on Friday, government officials said. The Lhonak Lake in India’s mountainous state of Sikkim bust through a dam Wednesday after a cloudburst triggered rains and an avalanche,…
Gregory James LeMond is widely recognized for his achievements in the world of cycling, most notably winning the Tour de France three times and securing the Road Race World Championship title twice. He holds the distinction of being the only American male to ever claim victory in the prestigious Tour de France. LeMond’s enduring passion…
“It is early to comment,” Salvini said, “But someone told me that electric batteries catch fire more quickly than other power sources. In a moment in when everything must be electric, there is cause for reflection.” Italy’s transport minister is questioning the spread of electric vehicle technology following the fiery crash of a fully electric…
Toyota on Wednesday announced a “long-term” battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, which the automaker claims will secure batteries for U.S. EV production. Under the contract, LG will supply battery modules at an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours starting in 2025, according to a Toyota press release. Comprised of nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminum (NMCA) pouch-type cells, the…
CMA CGM signed a non-binding letter of intent with Renault and Volvo to join the new company and invest 120 million euros through PULSE, its energy fund focused on decarbonisation of transport and logistics sectors. Renault will work with fellow carmaker Volvo and shipping group CMA CGM on an electric van project that Renault has…
DS Automobiles is accelerating its energy transition. Since its launch, DS Automobiles has put electrification at the heart of its strategy with a 100% electrified range sold since 2019. Courtesy of the 100% electric DS 3 E-TENSE along with DS 4 E-TENSE, DS 7 E-TENSE and DS 9 E-TENSE plug-in hybrids with 225 to 360 horsepower, all…
Karma Automotive, the California-based automaker that started in life as Fisker and was subsequently acquired by a Chinese group in 2014, will unveil its new portfolio of battery-electric vehicles on November 11 at the Wynn Concours in Las Vegas. As part of the announcement, Karma teased a very dark image of one of its upcoming…
The localization of batteries has already commenced, where OEMs like Tata Motors in PVs and Ola in 2Ws have set an example , and they have already announced their battery manufacturing from traditional OEMs like Exide and Amara Raja. New Delhi: EV penetration in India is going to reach 50% by the financial year 2032-33….
The UK new car market grew 21.0% in September with 272,610 registrations in the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 14th consecutive month of growth was also the second busiest of the year after March, with the new number plate delivering its traditional market surge despite…
Vietnam’s VinFast caused quite a stir when its stock value placed it as the world’s third most valuable carmaker in late August, shortly after going public on Nasdaq via a SPAC merger. At the time, VinFast’s market capitalization exceeded $191 billion, briefly surpassing major automakers like Volkswagen Group and General Motors, but the stock has…
