XTI Aircraft TriFan 600 Picks Up Interest & Preorders
Hailed as “the world’s first vertical takeoff airplane,” the XTI Aircraft TriFran 600 is continuing to generate interest in its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) TriFan.
Electric Vehicles
Tesla To Increase Pay At Division In Germany By 30%, According To Works Council
Following ongoing disputes at the newly acquired firm now named Tesla Grohmann Automation, disputes related to worker compensation, the works council at the division in western Germany has revealed that an agreement has been made with management that will result in a new pay structure. The new pay structure will increase workers’ pay by around 30%.
Nissan Is The Latest Big Name To Join Formula E
Nissan will be the first Japanese automotive brand to take part in Formula E, showing the growing global appeal of the series and mirroring the expansion of the electric vehicle market in general.
C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration Signed By Mayors From 12 Major Cities
The C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration was signed by the mayors of 12 of the world’s largest, most economically important cities, paving the way for the cities in question to transition completely away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and to create zero-emissions areas in their cities by 2030.
Nissan LEAF Acenta Named “Best Used Green Car” In 2017 Auto Express Used Car Awards
Nissan finds recognition once again in the UK. It has been acknowledged for the amazing zero emissions EV the LEAF is. The Nissan LEAF has won the “Best Used Green Car” award in 2016 for the second year in a row.
Self-Driving Minibus Hits Germany
Self-driving vehicles — 2 years out? 20 years out? How about today? Hot news out of Germany is that a self-driving minibus is now in operation in Bad Birnbach, Lower Bavaria, Germany. There are two things I love about this story, but first, a few more details …
Solar-Powered Sion Completes Successful Test-Drive Tour
Sono Motors is approaching the end of a successful test drive tour of its new Sion all-electric vehicle. The tour has stopped off at 12 cities in six countries throughout Europe, and it will make its final stop in Zurich from the 24th to the 27th of October.
BYD & Egyptian City Alexandria Explore Possible SkyRail Installation
BYD has announced an effort with the Egyptian city of Alexandria to explore the possible installation of BYD’s SkyRail system in the port city. The announcement comes after BYD’s General Manager for the Middle East & Africa Auto Sales Division, AD Huang, and Chairman of the Alexandria Passenger Transportation Authority, Khaled Eleiwa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the effort.
Kansas City Airport Deploys BYD Fully Electric Buses For Passenger Service
Kansas City Airport became the first airport to integrate fully electric shuttles for passenger service today as it took delivery of four BYD 30 foot electric coaches.
eMotorWerks Acquired By Enel
Enel has acquired eMotorWerks, an intelligent EV charging station (EVSE) manufacturer and operator of the JuiceNet EV charging network.
