Latest Electric Vehicles – Page 2
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ArticleFiat Chrysler, PSA Group set to merge
After Fiat Chrysler and the Renault called off talks earlier this year, FCA is now set to merge with PSA and form the world’s fourth-largest automotive group.
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ArticleA divided global electric vehicle market could limit OEM economies of scale in manufacturing
Sales of hybrid and battery electric vehicles are set for significant regional divergence, which could fragment economies of scale across automotive production, R&D and technology costs, according to a new powertrain forecast by Automotive from Ultima Media
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ArticleGlobal trade disputes could dim electric vehicle technology development in key markets
Trade uncertainties such as those between the US and China, or the UK and the EU, could put the brakes on growth in the electric vehicle and battery technology for some OEMs and countries, despite bullish forecasts for alternative powertrains
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ArticleVW Group bundles development of full autonomy in one unit
Volkswagen Group is bringing together in one division all the full autonomous-driving developments taking place across its 12 automotive brands.
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ArticleFCA will construct a battery assembly facility to support electrification
FCA plans to construct a battery assembly facility at its plant in Mirafiori, Italy. Preparations will begin in early 2020, with an initial investment of €50m (US$55.52m).
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ArticlePowertrain forecast to 2030: Navigating the road to electrification
Download this report for forecasts of eight different powertrains across major regions, including hybridisation, electrification and internal combustion engines, which reveal changes that will have huge implications for automotive technology and IT. The latest insight by the business intelligence unit of Automotive from Ultima Media
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ArticleHonda accelerates European electrification plans
Honda is accelerating plans to roll out hybrids and full electric vehicles across its European model range.
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ArticleRenault conducts autonomous car service trial in Paris, plans route with Waymo
Renault is conducting a test in Paris of an on-demand car service using two autonomous electric vehicles. The French carmaker is also teaming up with driverless-car specialist Waymo to explore the possibility of driverless transportation to and from the main Paris airport.
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ArticleVolvo Group invests in Israeli cyber security firm, establishes separate autonomous-transport division
Volvo Group said its venture capital arm has invested in Israeli automotive cybersecurity specialist Upstream Security. It also announced that it would form a dedicated new business arm for autonomous vehicles.
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ArticleWhat took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project?
The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. An analysis from Ultima Media’s automotive analyst, Daniel Harrison.
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ArticleToyota to show new Mirai fuel-cell vehicle at Tokyo show
Toyota Motor will show the second generation of the fuel cell-powered Mirai sedan at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The car, which is set to go into production late next year, will have greater driving range, improved performance and an updated design.
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ArticleDyson scraps plan to build electric vehicle
Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson has scrapped plans to build an electric vehicle, highlighting the difficulties non-automotive companies face when they want to build a car.
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ArticleAt Renault, ‘Mobility as an Industry’ is a new business unit
Renault, acknowledging the transformation of the automotive industry, will bundle all its mobility activities in a new operating subsidiary called ‘Mobility as an Industry (MAI).’
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ArticleMahindra selects ZF as powertrain partner for Formula E
Mahindra has selected ZF Friedrichshafen as the ’official powertrain partner’ for its Formula E race car. The two companies have already started to develop an electric driveline for the 2021-2021 season of the electric-vehicle racing competition.
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ArticleVolvo Cars, Geely to merge combustion engine operations
Volvo Cars and China’s Geely plan to merge their combustion engine operations, forming an independent new business unit that could also supply other car manufacturers.
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ArticleStricter EU CO2 regulations will reshape vehicle platforms and car design
As OEMs try to reduce CO2 and transition to electric vehicles in the face of the high fines, we expect a profound impact on vehicle design.
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ArticleDeloitte: Vehicle sales, aftersales set for sharp decline as automotive landscape undergoes massive changes
Connectivity, autonomous driving, shared services and electric vehicles will combine to have a major impact on sales, aftersales and service operations in the automotive industry, according to a new study by consultants Deloitte.
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ArticleVW’s truck and bus division steps up digitalization
Traton, Volkswagen Group’s truck and bus division, plans to invest more than €1 billion in the next six years on the electrifcation of its model range, as the world’s biggest vehicle maker implements its companywide commitment to electric powertrains.
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ArticleSuppliers will face squeeze as OEMs push to meet EU CO2 targets
As carmakers strive to reach the more stringent CO2 emissions targets being phased in across the EU next year, we predict that many are likely to put more pressure on their supply base to help reduce emissions
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ArticleIn interview, Volkswagen brand software boss Christian Senger sees need for more digital capabilities
The Volkswagen brand is the first car manufacturer to have a board member in charge of software. In an interview, Christian Senger talks about the sea change within the company, software as a core competency and changes in supplier management.
