Data Breach Affects 800,000 VW Electric Vehicles In Europe

Data Breach Affects 800,000 VW Electric Vehicles In Europe

A data breach has happened at VW’s software subsidiary, Cariad. Reports from Spiegel and Fenix Magazine claim that data, including the movement of 800,000 electric VW cars in Europe and owner contact details, was left exposed online. The incident stemmed from a software glitch that made data from VW, Seat, Audi, and Škoda vehicles accessible in Amazon’s cloud storage for several months. Notably, precise location data for about 460,000 vehicles was viewable, potentially revealing insights in...
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Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024

Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024

DETROIT — Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China, and growth in parts of Europe and the United States, despite headwinds. In a milestone for China, the world’s biggest auto market, EVs hit 50% of new car sales in July. That included pure battery EVs plus plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Chinese companies such as BYD continue to gain traction worldwide with their inexpensive EVs. Electric vehicles also made headway in Europe and the U...
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UK seeks industry views on electric vehicle sales targets after backlash – Reuters

UK seeks industry views on electric vehicle sales targets after backlash – Reuters

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells: A Promising Green Alternative to Battery Electric Vehicles

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: A Promising Green Alternative to Battery Electric Vehicles

Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock – Dec 23, 2024, 4:00 PM CST Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) offer a promising alternative to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with quick refueling times and long driving ranges. Governments and automakers are investing in hydrogen fuel cell technol...
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Electric Vehicle Charging Is Going to Get Political

Electric Vehicle Charging Is Going to Get Political

It’s an exciting and delicate time to be an electric vehicle charging company. Three years ago, the US government opened the funding spigot as Congress, with support from the Biden administration, directed $7.5 billion in funding to build tens of thousands of public charging stations. Those stations would ease the transition from gas-powered cars to electric ones, policymakers argued, allowing the government to reach its goal of making at least 40 percent of car sales zero-emission by 2030. No...
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Ice & Easy: Winter Driving Tips for Electric Vehicle Owners

Press releases Consumer goods Ford Ford – Sunday, December 22, 2024. As some states witness below freezing temperatures, here are some tips from our Ford experts on how you can best prepare your electric vehicle to maximize range and performance during cold weather. Continue reading at the original source >> About Ford Ford Motor Company designs, develops, manufactures, and services cars and trucks worldwide. It operates in two sectors, Automotive and Financial Services. The Automotive sec...
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FAAN Reveals Those Expected To Use Newly Inaugurated CNG-powered Buses At Lagos Airport

FAAN Reveals Those Expected To Use Newly Inaugurated CNG-powered Buses At Lagos Airport

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commissioned four new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses for passenger use at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos. Naija News reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) made this known in a statement on Friday. FAAN said the buses, designed to cater to persons with special needs, demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting global climate targets. In additi...
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FAAN, UBA renovate Lagos airport terminal

FAAN, UBA renovate Lagos airport terminal

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Bank for Africa has refurbished the E-wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. FAAN also received four long CNG-powered buses to improve passengers’ mobility within the airport premises. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, on Friday, said the development was to enhance the overall passenger experience at the airport. Kuku also assured aviation stakeholders of the organisation’s continued...
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Work on for CNG, hybrid vehicles for market: Kia India

Work on for CNG, hybrid vehicles for market: Kia India

Home Companies Updated – December 19, 2024 at 09:12 PM. | New Delhi Kia India unveils compact SUV Syros, to be launched in February 2025 Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Kia India | Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG Kia India on Thursday said that it was working on CNG and other alternative powertrains for the Indian market and will launch at appropriate time, adding that the government should also reduce taxes including GST on passenger vehicles because 65 per cent...
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Customs removes VAT, import duty on LPG, CNG

Customs removes VAT, import duty on LPG, CNG

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Additionally, the NCS has introduced a zero per cent import duty on these products. The decision, which aims to reduce the financial burden on consumers, was communicated by the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement issued yesterday. The statement said: “In alignment wit...
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