EVS

Hankook Tire Offers Up to $120 in Savings with Great Catch Rebate

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As drivers and fans across the country relish in the new baseball season, leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announces its first consumer promotion of the year, the Great Catch Rebate, running now through July 7, 2024. Twelve of Hankook's premium EV, passenger, light truck and SUV tires headline this promotion, from all-season iON to high-performance Ventus lines. Drivers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines will qualify for savings of up to $120.

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  • New rebate offers savings on EV, all-season and all-terrain tires
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As drivers and fans across the country relish in the new baseball season, leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announces its first consumer promotion of the year, the Great Catch Rebate, running now through July 7, 2024.
  • Twelve of Hankook's premium EV, passenger, light truck and SUV tires headline this promotion, from all-season iON to high-performance Ventus lines.
  • Drivers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines will qualify for savings of up to $120.
  • EV owners can also save on all-season tires with the iON evo AS, developed with Hankook Tire's EVolution Technology.

VVDN's Intelligent Cloud Engine (ICE) Goes LIVE on Google Cloud Marketplace

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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FREMONT, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VVDN Technologies, a global provider of software, product engineering, electronic manufacturing services, and solutions, has announced the successful launch of its Smart IoT Cloud Platform, Intelligent Cloud Engine (ICE), on Google Cloud Marketplace resulting from its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud. 

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  • FREMONT, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VVDN Technologies, a global provider of software, product engineering, electronic manufacturing services, and solutions, has announced the successful launch of its Smart IoT Cloud Platform, Intelligent Cloud Engine (ICE), on Google Cloud Marketplace resulting from its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud.
  • ICE is VVDN's first software product listed on a public cloud marketplace that has undergone a rigorous and extensive audit by Google Cloud, validating its security, scalability, and reliability.
  • Vivek Bansal, Founder and President, VVDN Technologies: "We are thrilled to see VVDN's Intelligent Cloud Engine go live on Google Marketplace, showcasing our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions in collaboration with Google Cloud.
  • Dai Vu, Managing Director, Marketplace & ISV GTM Programs, Google Cloud: "Bringing VVDN to Google Cloud Marketplace will help customers quickly deploy, manage, and grow the Intelligent Cloud Engine on Google Cloud's trusted, global infrastructure.

Report Finds Fundamental Changes Needed to Scale Electric Vehicles in US

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Federal incentives, growing consumer demand, and supportive policies are driving efforts by the automotive industry to scale up production and uptake of electric vehicles.

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  • Federal incentives, growing consumer demand, and supportive policies are driving efforts by the automotive industry to scale up production and uptake of electric vehicles.
  • However, scaling further requires transformative change to infrastructure and environmental regulatory programs – as one report participant put it, "everything has to change."
  • Although the federal government has offered significant incentives to accelerate production, auto manufacturers have been left scrambling to unpick complex infrastructure permitting rules.
  • Dan Anziska, Partner at Troutman Pepper explains: "A lot needs to happen for EVs by 2026 to be widely adopted.

J+ BOOSTER 2 with overheating protection

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J+ Americas Inc. continues to redefine the future of electric mobility by providing cutting-edge charging solutions such as the groundbreaking J+ BOOSTER 2. The extremely robust, highly flexible and totally safe portable charger for electric vehicles (EVs) sets new benchmarks in terms of convenience and durability. The U.S. subsidiary of a Swiss-based pioneer and market leader in portable EV chargers, J+ Americas – has set a benchmark in terms of safety with the patented J+ CELSIUS temperature sensor, which is installed directly at the plug pins and protects the sockets from overheating.

Key Points: 
  • The extremely robust, highly flexible and totally safe portable charger for electric vehicles (EVs) sets new benchmarks in terms of convenience and durability.
  • If overheating persists, the charging cycle is completely interrupted after the third attempt for safety reasons.
  • The early detection of overheating problems not only guarantees the integrity of the domestic installation, but also ensures that the battery is fully charged.
  • More mainly requested adapters such as the NEMA 6-50 and NEMA 14-50 will be launched soon with J+ CELSIUS temperature monitoring."

The Inlandsis Fund secures key collaboration with Solvay for groundbreaking greenhouse gas emission reduction projects

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Carbon finance collaboration contributes towards large-scale greenhouse gas reductions at Solvay's soda ash plant in Wyoming.

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  • Carbon finance collaboration contributes towards large-scale greenhouse gas reductions at Solvay's soda ash plant in Wyoming.
  • The new collaboration will leverage Inlandsis' environmental markets expertise and financial capacity to support Solvay in the execution of significant greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, in line with its carbon neutrality ambition.
  • Inlandsis' support will focus on Solvay's trona mining greenhouse gas reduction projects, including the first ever application of regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) technology in the soda ash industry, which Solvay expects to commission in 2024.
  • The collaboration with Inlandsis allows Solvay to enhance the sustainability profile of its essential businesses, delivering massive emission reductions while improving their economic performance."

Video shows Chinese OEM, Li Auto has achieved first 200 mile MP6 charge, validating importance of AMCI testing procedure

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's clear that faster charging speeds will be the most important goal for manufacturers as EVs go mainstream. More OEMs are investing in faster charging speeds than ever before. AMCI Testing's new MP6® testing standard is designed to help consumers assess fast-charging performance—by testing popular EVs' comparative ability to add range in just six minutes.

Key Points: 
  • Chinese Li Auto could leapfrog Western competitors in the battle for mass EV adoption if claim proves accurate.
  • AMCI Testing's new MP6® testing standard is designed to help consumers assess fast-charging performance—by testing popular EVs' comparative ability to add range in just six minutes.
  • "Of course, it's impossible to know exactly what Li Auto has achieved with their architecture without thorough testing," said Guy Mangiamele, Director of AMCI Testing.
  • "Taken strictly on their word and extrapolating from a charging video they have made available, the Li Auto Mega would theoretically be rated at 200 MP6® in our test.

U Power To Launch Commercial Operation for its EV Battery Swapping System

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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The rollout, which is expected to take place during April 2024, follows a successful round of market validations in February.

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  • The rollout, which is expected to take place during April 2024, follows a successful round of market validations in February.
  • As part of this expansion, U Power plans to establish 60 power-swapping service points which will cater to over 800 customers.
  • The battery-swapping and sharing technology for two-wheeled and light four-wheeled EVs involves the use of identical battery cells and packaging methods.
  • The battery packs for both types of EV are stored in a single battery-swapping station (BSS).

VVDN's Intelligent Cloud Engine (ICE) Goes LIVE on Google Cloud Marketplace

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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GURUGRAM, India, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VVDN Technologies, a global provider of software, product engineering, electronic manufacturing services, and solutions, has announced the successful launch of its Smart IoT Cloud Platform, Intelligent Cloud Engine (ICE), on Google Cloud Marketplace resulting from its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud. 

Key Points: 
  • GURUGRAM, India, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VVDN Technologies, a global provider of software, product engineering, electronic manufacturing services, and solutions, has announced the successful launch of its Smart IoT Cloud Platform, Intelligent Cloud Engine (ICE), on Google Cloud Marketplace resulting from its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud.
  • ICE is VVDN's first software product listed on a public cloud marketplace that has undergone a rigorous and extensive audit by Google Cloud, validating its security, scalability, and reliability.
  • Vivek Bansal, Founder and President, VVDN Technologies: "We are thrilled to see VVDN's Intelligent Cloud Engine go live on Google Marketplace, showcasing our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions in collaboration with Google Cloud.
  • Dai Vu, Managing Director, Marketplace & ISV GTM Programs, Google Cloud: "Bringing VVDN to Google Cloud Marketplace will help customers quickly deploy, manage, and grow the Intelligent Cloud Engine on Google Cloud's trusted, global infrastructure.

Manheim Index: Wholesale Used Vehicle Values Lower than Expected in March, as Prices Cool in Final Week of Q1

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Spring bounce in vehicle sales ended early this year, with both wholesale and retail sales slowing in the final week of Q1.

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  • Spring bounce in vehicle sales ended early this year, with both wholesale and retail sales slowing in the final week of Q1.
  • ATLANTA, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in March compared to February.
  • The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 203.1, a decline of 14.7% from a year ago.
  • In March, Manheim Market Report (MMR) values saw weekly increases slightly below long-term averages for the last several weeks.

XPENG announces ASEAN partnerships in Thailand and Featured at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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As part of XPENG's international expansion plans, a growing list of new partners from XPENG's strategic markets have joined XPENG in bringing the brand’s latest smart EVs to local consumers, including Premium Automobiles from Singapore, and Bermaz Auto from Malaysia.

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  • As part of XPENG's international expansion plans, a growing list of new partners from XPENG's strategic markets have joined XPENG in bringing the brand’s latest smart EVs to local consumers, including Premium Automobiles from Singapore, and Bermaz Auto from Malaysia.
  • The XPENG global market strategy focuses on establishing partnerships with local importers/dealers to create a first-class distribution, sales, and service network in various regions.
  • XPENG will offer the G6 SUV in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, and start delivering from Q3 2024.
  • Developed for global markets, the G6 is underpinned by XPENG’s evolutionary Smart Electric Platform Architecture (SEPA) 2.0 platform, which sets the foundation for future production models while shortening development cycles and reducing manufacturing costs.