As the UAW strikes keep disrupting automobile production at several Detroit Three plants in the US, it’s business as usual for Tesla at its non-unionized Fremont Factory and Gigafactory Texas. But the same cannot be said about Tesla’s manufacturing operations at the Giga Berlin plant in Germany that builds the Model Y. A rising number…
Volvo Trucks delivered three of the world’s first heavy duty line haul electric trucks to Danish company Danfoss. The e-trucks will operate in fixed routes between Danfoss sites in Denmark, and one of the trucks will operate 24 hours a day, five days per week, without significant charging downtime. The delivery of the three e-trucks…
Why It Matters: On a warmer planet, rainstorms are stronger. Human-driven climate change is amplifying flood threats globally. Rising sea levels are leading to more destructive coastal storm surges. A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which means storms are primed to deliver more rain. But in many countries, the more significant driver of flood…
Royal Enfield ‘Electric’ Himalayan Royal Enfield introduced their first electric motorcycle, at EICMA in Milan, Italy, offering a glimpse into their plans for electric bikes. This futuristic motorcycle showcased the company’s commitment to an eco-friendly future while maintaining its legendary heritage, captivating the audience with its silent yet powerful presence. The Royal Enfield Himalayan marks…
This article is Authorized by By Uday Narang, Founder and CEO, Omega Seiki Mobility Power of Green Hydrogen In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable energy solutions, the spotlight is now cast upon hydrogen—a game-changer poised to transform industries, transportation, and energy production. As the world grapples with the pressing need for cleaner and more sustainable…
China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has launched a new Rimac Nevera-rivalling electric car under its Hyper sub-brand. Deliveries of the 2023 GAC Aion Hyper SSR have started, and it’s available in three variants. Creatively, SSR stands for Super, Sports, and Race. The Hyper SSR appears like an amalgamation of the second-generation Honda NSX and…
Toyota and Lexus announced they have reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on their battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025. In line with Toyota’s vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus customers will have convenient access to more than…
The Kia EV9 range will span $97,000 to $121,000 when the three-grade range arrives in Australian dealerships next week, with the full-size three-row SUV now the cheapest seven-seat EV in the country. Sure, there’s limited competition, but Kia has stuck to its promise of launching the LandCruiser- and Patrol-sized electric SUV at less than $100k,…
Saurav Kumar, Founder and CEO, Euler Motors Electric three-wheeler startup Euler Motors said it is scouting for new partners and is looking to raise funds to support its business, denying selling its mobility business operations to anyone, Saurav Kumar, Founder and CEO, Euler Motors, told ETAuto. Media outlets last week reported that Singapore’s sovereign wealth…
The News The grocery chain Kroger said on Friday that it had agreed to pay about $1.2 billion to states, local governments and Native American tribes to settle claims that its retail pharmacies played a role in fueling the opioid crisis. Kroger, which was accused of improperly monitoring prescriptions of highly addictive painkillers filled in…
