Tesla co-founder Elon Musk probably surpassed even his own limits of making bold, and by some measures outlandish statements, as he threw up a challenge to the other car makers of the world. “The fundamental message that consumers should be taking today is that it’s financially insane to buy anything other than a Tesla,” the…
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) stated, the government will nurture and promote greener technologies, such as hydrogen and fuel cell, for the transportation market. On Tuesday, a Chinese government official stated, China back the development of hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle industry as part of a wider effort to promote green…
The adoption of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the U.S. is likely to be a win-win scenario for carmakers and utilities if the latter were to expand their range of services and increase their revenue streams. As per the results of a study released on Tuesday, an increase in demand for electric vehicles in…
Despite Apple and Amazon rivalling for the same share of the pie, they also reportedly share a close business relationship with more than $30 million a month being spent by Apple for using Amazon’s cloud facilities, according to reports quoting sources. Reports state that this heavy expenditure by Apple on iCloud also shows its intention…
Huawei’s modile, based on its Balong 5000 5G chip, is aimed at establishing itself as a key supplier for parts for the upcoming connected car industry. On Monday, in a development that further underscores China’s ambition to position Huawei Technologies as a vehicle to further its global ambitions, the embattled tech giant stated, it has…
Much like in the case of Apple’s iPhone which has the top player in the segment for years but is facing slagging sales with state-backed Chinese competitors beating it at the sales dept using unconventional methods, Tesla will have to tread carefully in China where it is facing state-backed rivals. Tesla has sent a team…
The move is likely to help China in its goal to expand its tech capability, manufacturing and distribution channels and better compete in the world stage. Toyota Motor Corp stated, it is in the midst of setting up a research institute in Beijing in partnership with Tsinghua University. The partnership will study uses of car…
If you were to go by designs showcased in Shanghai’s auto exhibition, future electric SUVs will sport ample floor space large enough to provide luxuries typically found in your living room. Concepts electric vehicle (EV) cars on display in Shanghai’s autoshow this week, including ones from the Audi AI:me and Infiniti QX Inspiration, underscore aspirations…
South Korea’s energy ministry aims to increase the share of green energy in the country’s energy mix by 4 times their current levels. Renewable energy sources form just 8% of Seoul’s current energy mix. On Friday, a draft revision of South Korea’s energy policy showed that Seoul aims to boost renewable energy sources from its…
China will subsidize wind energy generators that generate power for heating systems during winter at the local government level. On Friday, China said it would use wind energy in order to generate sufficient power for heating systems during bitterly cold winters. The development is aligned with China’s stated aim to slash carbon emissions from coal-burning…
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