During the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, the Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi, Porsche, etc) announced its Roadmap E. In what may be the most comprehensive electrification initiative in automotive, the VW Group’s plans include a fully electrified model portfolio by 2030, at latest. Read more at EVmeme.com.
Cummins put on display the company’s latest near-zero natural gas engine technology, super-efficient diesel engines (with plans to introduce a new heavy-duty diesel engine in 2022), and a fully-electric class 7 demonstration tractor. Read about it at EVmeme.com.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new smart vision EQ fortwo urban mobility concept vehicle. This autonomous, flexible-use, public transportation vehicle is an on-call taxi cab that requires no driver. The car can be individualized by its passengers through smartphone connections and front grille and side panel projectors. The show car is the …
Dominos Pizza and Ford are collaborating on a study to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery. The autonomous vehicle study includes researchers from both companies investigating consumer reactions to interacting with a self-driving vehicle as part of the delivery experience. Read more at EVmeme.com.
The 2018 Nissan LEAF was unveiled with pomp and flair. As the best-selling electric car on record, the LEAF is often Nissan’s showcase of new technology. With the 2018 model redesign, Nissan went premium-level while lowering the LEAF’s price tag. Read more at EVmeme.com.
Deutsche Post DHL Group and Ford have presented a jointly-produced electric delivery van in Cologne, Germany. The van is called the StreetScooter Work XL and is based on a Ford Transit fitted with an electric powertrain under battery power. The bodywork is designed to fit Deutsche Post DHL specifications. Read …
A California-based, Hong-Kong-owned company called Chanje has emerged and plans to begin production on a new electric delivery truck this year. The truck, the V8070 panel van, has volume orders already, the company says. Read more at EVmeme.com.
