FOLLOW UP: GREY HACKERS TO DE-SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
Grey-market hackers are looking to liberate options fitted to BMW cars but not activated from the subscription models being proposed by the manufacturer. You car read more in this article from Vice.
DIESS TO LEAVE VOLKSWAGEN
Herebert Diess is to leave his position as Volkswagen CEO on 1st September and will be replaced by Porsche boss Oliver Blume. Read more in this article from electrive.com.
LONDON ULEZ EXTENSION HAD LESS IMPACT THAN HOPED
This article from the Evening Standard looks at TfL figures showing a much lower impact on air quality than expected whet he London ULEZ zone was extended.
ASTON MARTIN’S NEW OLD LOGO
Aston Martin has updated its logo in a bit to secure younger buyers. We’re not sure how that’s going to work, but you can see old and new in this Autocar article.
AMAZON & RIVIAN ROLL OUT NEW EV DELIVERY VANS
Amazon and Rivian are launching their electric delivery vans in a selection of US cities over the coming months according to this article from Autocar.
FORD DEVELOPS EV CHARGER FOR DISABLED DRIVERS
Ford has developed a prototype EV charging unit that can automatically plug in an EV, meaning disabled drivers don’t have to wrestle with heavy cables. You can read more in this article from Move Electric.
NEW HYDROGEN FUEL CELL FACTORY FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
Johnson Matthey has announced a £80million investment in a new factory at Royston in Hertfordhire to make hydrogen fuel cells for automotive and transport use. There’s more detail in this article from CNBC.
MOKE INTERNATIONAL RECEIVES NEW OWNER
Good news if you’re looking for an electric, MINI-based 4-seater utility/fun car, MOKE International has been bought by EV Technology Group, which is looking to invest more int he company. Find out more from Move Electric here.
DAIMLER LAUNCHES SECOND ELECTRIC TRUCK MODEL
Daimler has launched a second electric model, this time based on its urban-focused Econic model and called the eEconic. You can find out more
