The China joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely around Smart announced at the end of March last year has now been formally established with all relevant final approvals from Chinese authorities. The first electric Smart cars made in China are to be launched on the market in 2022.
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“This is becoming an issue. Supercharger spots are meant for charging, not parking. Will take action.”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk answered a Twitter user complaining about charged Tesla blocking Supercharger stalls, even after they finished charging. Musk did not say, however, how the carmaker intends to tackle the issue.
insideevs.com, electrek.co
“It’s going to be both HEV, and also we are looking into concepts for EVs. These are very concrete concepts that we’re looking at.”
Infiniti Motor Company president Roland Krueger says the brand is considering “very concrete” concepts for electric cars, now that they are becoming more mainstream. Infiniti had put its electric ambitions on hold back in 2013 to focus on rebuilding its core models.
autonews.com
“The Lynk & Co vehicles will feature electrified powertrains and will be the most connected cars in the world, designed for modern, urban, tech-savvy consumers.”
An Conghui, President and Chief Executive of Geely Auto, emphasises that connectivity will play an important role, as the company teamed up with Microsoft, Alibaba, Ericsson, and Volvo Car to produce its first model, the 01.
automotiveworld.com
“We’re not in a situation where the market has followed our forecasts. People haven’t yet reached the point where they feel the need to have an electric vehicle for full daily use. People need to feel that need to shift to electric models.”
Jerome Stoll on putting the electric Twingo on hold as demand remains far behind Renault’s expectations.
bloomberg.com
Geely president An Conghui wants to double sales to 1.2 million cars in 2019. Not all of them will be electric or hybrid though the Chinese car maker is undergoing extensive rebranding and restructuring efforts which will also see them working more closely with Volvo in the future.
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