All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
Global survey highlights automation gap in car industry supply chain
97% of respondents believe that automation and robotics will reshape the automotive landscape over the next five years.
Explainer: What is blended finance?
Blended finance combines public or philanthropic funds with private sector investment to address climate change and sustainable development.
EV adoption: ULF paves the way for sustainable transport financing
Utilisation Linked Finance adjusts payments for charge point installations based on their actual usage, thereby mitigating risks for installers and incentivising them to deploy infrastructure in areas where demand may be less predictable.
Explainer: the path to net zero emissions in automotive
How are automotive companies setting strategies for net zero carbon emissions?
Chinese firm acquires European flying car technology for undisclosed amount
Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company, based in Cangzhou, has secured exclusive rights to manufacture and operate AirCar aircraft within an undisclosed area.
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China’s BYD poised to overtake Tesla in EV sales by end of 2024
Tesla currently has a 19.9% share of the global market, while BYD closely follows with a 17.1% market share.
Fleet managers tackle misinformation surrounding EVs: AFP
The chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals cited recent incidents, such as the case of a purported “runaway” EV, which upon investigation was found to be fabricated, as examples of misinformation.
Rising energy costs and labour rates pose challenges for global automotive industry: survey
35% of respondents to research commissioned by ABB Robotics highlighted supply chain disruption as an emerging challenge.
Collapse of Baltimore bridge disrupts European carmakers’ US supply chain
Baltimore has long served as a vital entry point for European carmakers into the US market, with over 847,000 cars and light trucks processed through the port last year alone.
Lucid raises $1bn from Saudi Investment Fund
Led by a former Tesla executive, the company anticipates ramping up production to 9,000 units in 2024.