Industry
Electric car subsidies unfair to low-income peopleedit
Most Vermonters are well aware that our roads and bridges are in rough shape and the only thing holding back their rehabilitation is available funds. For years, the gas tax — our primary source of road-repair funds — has been waning as vehicles become more fuel-efficient and Montpelier has yet to find a new long-term funding source.
Opinion: Year of reckoning for autos in 2019edit
U.S. light vehicle sales ended 2018 on a surprisingly strong note, and the 2019 outlook is mostly positive for the industry. Most forecasters expect companies to continue to post healthy profits and for U.S. sales and production to remain high, though down a few percentage points from the levels achieved in 2016 – the most recent peak.
The Verdict’s Still Out on Battery-Electric Busesedit
In the last decade, electric vehicles have become mainstream. Having captured a small but growing share of the passenger-car market, and an enormous amount of media buzz thanks to Tesla, the EV industry is now setting its sights on the bus market.
EVs cleaner than petrol or diesel cars, even when the electricity comes from coaledit
Electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment than internal combustion engine (ICE) models even when charged up with electricity generated by coal-fired power stations, according to new research.
New player claims technology leap in electric vehicle chargingedit
A newly unveiled company led by battery and tech industry vets says it’s cracked the code that could enable much faster charging of the kind of lithium-ion batteries already used in electric vehicles — providing roughly 120 miles of range in just 5 minutes.
CV sales to remain under pressureedit
Hit with the double whammy of a finance crunch post the NBFC liquidity crisis and new norms allowing higher axle loads, commercial vehicles (CV) sales are expected to remain under pressure in the ongoing fourth quarter of the current fiscal year (Q4FY2019).
Siemens eyes business from digitalising India Auto Incedit
The automotive industry is the technological trendsetter among manufacturing industries. It keeps evolving at a fast pace and is a driver of the new era of digitalisation. Digitalisation is increasingly enabling OEM and suppliers to fast-forward their new product development cycle more efficiently, both time- and cost-wise.
ARAI reveals new mild hybrid powertrain for 2- and 3-wheelers at SIAT 2019edit
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the leading automotive R&D organisation in the country, is showcasing its latest indigenous developments for the automotive industry at the ongoing SIAT 2019 conclave in Pune. These include new advances in electric mobility, safety, technology and R&D.
Union Budget 2019: Auto industry expects smooth road ahead for electric vehicles in Indiaedit
The electric vehicles industry in India is growing at a significant speed and thus the auto industry is pinning its hope on the upcoming Union Budget 2019. Several industry veterans believe that the government will uplift consumer sentiment and infuse positive environment for the auto industry including electric vehicles.
Month-long awareness on fuel conservation beginsedit
A month-long ‘Saksham 2019’ aimed at awareness of conservation of fuels was inaugurated by A the executive director of APSRTC A Ramakrishna at Tummallapalli Kalakshetram here on Thursday. He administered the Conservation Pledge to the participants at the inaugural meet. Officials from HPC, IOC, BPC and GAIL, their stakeholders and about 430 school children participated in the programme.
Niti Aayog’s target of more electric two-wheelers may push import of Chinese batteriesedit
Auto industry’s lobby group, SIAM, has told Niti Aayog that it won’t be possible to meet the target of increasing the share of electric two-wheelers to 25% and three-wheelers to 25% and three-wheelers to 50% by 2023 and sought that the deadline be pushed to 2030 while seeking “promotional” subsidy from the government.
Clean Energy Predictions for 2019 from Bloomberg NEFedit
BloombergNEF released predictions for 2019, covering clean energy generally, solar and wind, battery storage, electric vehicles, U.S. natural gas, interantional LNG,oil markets, digitization, and energy in China.
India becoming renewable hubedit
With progressive plans to shift from fossil-fuel based energy generation to renewable energy, India is on the right path. For this shift to realise, the country needs a strong and sustainable energy storage industry. The current size of the energy storage segment in India is estimated at over 15 GWh which is expected to grow by 8 per cent to 10 per cent year on year. India is making significant strides in the solar power space as well as hydel.
BHEL to set solar based EV chargersedit
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited will set up a network of Solar-based Electric Vehicle Chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway. The project is covered under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India of the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI).
Competition
Kia Motors holds design tour in Jamshedpuredit
Kia Motors, world’s 8th largest automaker, during a design tour in Jamshedpur showcased two of their world-class cars – Carnival and Sportage. The company is all set to launch the much-awaited mid-SUV – SP2i in 2019 with an aim to be amongst the top 5 automakers in India within three years. With a target of launching a new car every six months after the launch of the first product in India, Kia is planning to expand its portfolio to at least 5 vehicles by 2021.
Maruti Suzuki to launch four new small cars in India soon!edit
The third generation Maruti Suzuki WagonR is all set to launch in India on the 23rd of January this year. It comes with an all-new design, improved cabin along with a significant upgrade in terms of its equipment list. The launch will not only mark the beginning of a new chapter for the hatchback but for the manufacturer as well. We say that because, after the launch of new WagonR, Maruti Suzuki is has lined up three new small cars which it is going to debut within the next one and a half years time.
Mahindra Electric launches NEMO Life mobile app for EV charging cycle, real-time driving data and moreedit
Mahindra Electric today launched the all-new ‘Next-Generation Mobility app’ called NEMO Life. This announcement coincides with the completion of over 100 million electric kilometres by Mahindra EVs on Indian roads. After studying usage pattern of EVs in India for 100 million ekm, Mahindra Electric has conceptualised the Connected Mobility solution for e-mobility and the EV ecosystem.
International
Feds put millions behind lithium-ion battery recyclingedit
The U.S. Department of Energy will award $5.5 million to companies advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technology, and it will dedicate $15 million to developing a research center focused on the material.
Volvo Group backs wireless electric charging companyedit
A subsidiary of the Volvo Group, Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, has announced an investment in Momentum Group Inc. The Philadelphia-based company provides high-power wireless charging capabilities for electric vehicles.
Are lithium-sulphur batteries the answer to increasing the use of electric vehicles?edit
Cranfield University has become a partner in a £7 million European research and development project to develop high energy, safe, lithium-sulphur batteries for electrified vehicles.
Tesla Introduces Portable Wall Charger For Charging On The Go But Is It The Only One?edit
Tesla owners have two options to charge their vehicles, at home through a wall charger that is hardwired into the house’s electrical system or a charging station. Not anymore though, with a third option now in play, a portable wall charger.
The Smarter E Europe: A focus on electric vehicle charging infrastructureedit
The most recent study conducted by Aurora Energy Research predicts that by 2040, up to 29 million electric cars will be driving on German roads. To ensure that electric vehicles can be charged anywhere, an intelligent charging infrastructure supported by a combination of private households and publicly accessible charging stations based on renewable energy is needed.
Ford Says An Electric F-150 Is Comingedit
Speaking to the press at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, said, “Here’s what’s going to happen next to future-proof that global juggernaut of commercial vehicles. We’re going to be electrifying the F-Series, both battery-electric and hybrid. And we’re doing the same for Transit. No transition is perfect.
Three Upcoming Electric Cars That Might Not Be On Your EV Radaredit
We know which companies are leading the electric car revolution. Yadda, yadda. But if you want to know when the EV tipping point is approaching, keep your eyes on the EV laggards. It’ll indeed be a new day for vehicle emissions when every single dealership showroom in America has a pure EV model for sale.
China’s Kandi Will Use These 2 Electric Cars To Launch U.S. Broadsideedit
China’s Kandi Technologies (KNDI) will export electric cars to the American market this year, as top U.S. automakers General Motors(GM) and Ford Motor (F) beef up investments in electric cars and weeks after Tesla (TSLA) broke ground on its first Chinese factory.
Why an Electric Cadillac SUV Will Lead General Motors’ Global Electric-Vehicle Chargeedit
General Motors said that its Cadillac luxury brand will lead its electric-vehicle (EV) charge — and it showed two renderings of a radically styled Cadillac SUV that it said will be the first vehicle to be built using its upcoming advanced battery-electric architecture.
Gov. Jared Polis signs executive order to support transition to electric vehiclesedit
In what he billed as a consumer-driven policy, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at getting more electric vehicles on Colorado roads and moving the state closer to a zero emissions goal.
Environmentalists press Gov. Lamont on expanded policies on electric vehiclesedit
Clean energy activists are asking Gov. Ned Lamont to make Connecticut more hospitable to electric vehicles. In a letter to the Democratic governor, the Connecticut Electric Vehicle Coalition and EV Club of CT are pressing for policies that promote the use of battery electric vehicles and plug in hybrids.
Almost half of the Model 3s registered in the US during the first 10 months of 2018 came from California, but experts say it won’t hurt Tesla’s futureedit
Nearly half of the US’ Tesla Model 3 registrations during the first 10 months of 2018 came from California, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing data from IHS Markit.
Trump ‘inclined’ to impose new US auto tariffs: Senatoredit
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to move ahead with tariffs on imported vehicles, a move that could prompt the European Union to agree a new trade deal, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley on Wednesday.
Audi plans to introduce compact electric crossover to broaden Tesla assaultedit
Audi plans to introduce an electric crossover about the size of its compact Q3 sport utility vehicle as the Volkswagen AG premium brand fills out its lineup of battery-powered Tesla fighters, according to people familiar with the matter.
New Ford Electric Models Confirmed Soon After Signing A Partnership With Volkswagenedit
Ford has confirmed new electric vehicles (EV) for various global markets, soon after signing a partnership deal with the German brand, Volkswagen. The new agreement between the two large automakers initially revolved around the commercial vehicle segment, but now, it has been confirmed to apply for passenger vehicles as well