Transportation
Stellantis held the “Commercial Vehicles Ambition Day” today in Amsterdam, announcing 12 second-generation electric vans under its newly formed Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicles business unit. Stellantis, formed after the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group is the parent company of over a dozen reputed global automotive brands like Ram, Jeep, Alfa Romeo Citroen,…
Tesla has seen a sharp decline in recalls so far this year compared to 2022, according to a recent article by Barron’s (via Not A Tesla App). Tesla recalled a total of 3.8 million vehicles in 2022, but only about 439,000 in 2023 so far, with the sharp decline suggesting a significant improvement in Tesla’s…
The first European deliveries of the updated Tesla Model 3, also known as “Project Highland” during development, are currently underway on the Old Continent, according to several social media posts from Germany and the Netherlands. One post on X (formerly Twitter) from two days ago shows a black Model 3 Highland that was reportedly delivered…
Factorial, a U.S.-based startup that’s working on a more cost-effective way of building solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, is opening a new facility in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Massachusetts today. With backing from names like Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai Motor Company, the American company developed a proprietary, quasi-solid electrolyte dubbed Factorial Electrolyte System Technology…
Passenger vehicle sales in seven Southeast Asian countries jumped 24% year-on-year to 2.2 million in 2022, the data showed, though Japanese automakers are battling against Chinese EV upstarts to maintain share in key markets like Thailand. Tokyo’s auto show is back for the first time in four years and newly rebranded for the electric vehicle…
During the third quarter of 2023, Tesla once again improved its market share in some of the largest car markets around the world. According to the industry data (trailing by twelve months) highlighted by Tesla in its Q3 financial report, the brand’s market share in the United States/Canada (counted together) is now basically at four…
A pair of Rivian employees driving a stock R1T won this year’s Rebelle Rally, the women-only 1,600-mile off-road course where GPS navigation is forbidden. This is the first time in the history of the event that an all-electric vehicle won in the 4×4 class, which is the main category of the competition, followed by the…
Manufacturers are continuously pushing the envelope when it comes to the technology we find in electric bicycles. On the performance side of the spectrum, the use of carbon composites and other new materials has drastically reduced weight. Additionally, the development of high-performance motors not only brings more power to the table, but makes pedal assist…
Over three lakh passengers had left the city (till Sunday morning) in 5,660 buses, according to official data. The state transport department has taken serious action against private Omni buses for overcharging for the first time in recent years. Excess fare has been refunded to most of the affected passengers. Ahead of the puja holidays,…
The 51 buses of the Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation will have women drivers and conductors, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is considered to be the lifeline of transportation in the state and bus stations will soon get airport-like facilities. “India became independent on…
