Transportation
The frequency of Tesla Cybertruck prototype sightings has been rapidly increasing as we approach Elon Musk’s promised Nov. 30 event, where actual customers will allegedly take delivery of their long-awaited trucks. Over the weekend, Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen was seen driving around Southern California in a Cybertruck with a matte-black finish, something we…
Polestar announced today that it signed a lithium-ion battery cell supply agreement for the upcoming Polestar 5 model with South Korean battery manufacturer SK On. The performance 4-door GT, based on the Precept concept car, will be powered by SK On’s ultra-long 22-inch (56 cm) cells. According to the press release, the high-performing chemistry (a…
Plug-in electric car sales in China surged to another new record in September, which allowed the country to strengthen as the world’s largest EV market. According to EV Volumes‘ data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 776,711 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in China in September (up about 22 percent year-over-year). The market share…
Jeep will step up its electrification game in North America in the next five years, and the Wrangler and Wagoneer (plus the Grand Wagoneer) are among the models slated to get the electric treatment, according to the tentative agreement between Stellantis and the United Auto Workers union, cited by our colleagues at Motor1.com. As per…
We’ve seen a lot of automakers and motorcycle manufacturers venture into the world of electric bicycles in recent years. Companies like Porsche have invested heavily in e-bike projects, while brands such as Ducati and Yamaha have impressed with their performance-oriented electric mountain bikes. This time around, it’s Honda who’s shown a keen interest in the…
In September, plug-in electric car sales in Europe continued to increase year-over-year, although the rate of growth was quite disappointing. According to EV Volumes data shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 288,459 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe, which is 15 percent more than a year ago. For comparison, the general market noted an…
Want to try the electric vehicle life, but not sure it’s something you want to be locked into for years? Electric performance car brand Polestar is about to go the extra mile for you with a flexible lease deal that lets you return the car after a few months if it’s not for you. Dubbed…
The JioMotive device comes with a range of key features that enhance the overall car experience. Telecom major Reliance Jio has introduced a new OBD (on-board diagnostics) device — JioMotive– that can transform any car into a smart vehicle. This pocket-size device is easy to install and simply needs to be plugged into the car’s…
The project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and financed by the European Reconstruction and Resilience Facility, started on January 1, 2023, and is designed to run for around three years. New Delhi: Continental is digitalizing the entire production process for automotive components. To this end, the…
EBITDA margin at 27.4% in Q2 FY24 was up 330 bps YoY. Improved product mix and higher capacity utilization contributed to the superior operational performance New Delhi: During Q2 FY24, Bharat Forge Limited registered a strong performance across segments & geographies, with robust YoY growth of 20.7% in revenues and 29.3% in profitability. Revenues at…
