Byton Self Driving, Wireless Charging and Find Elon’s Roadster | 17 Feb 2018

New Rebate System For California | Wireless Charging Heads to Electra Mechanica | New Kia Ceed Will Be Plug In Hybrid But Not Full BEV | Byton Self Driving Plans | Sweden Looks For Cobalt | Scotland Aim For Energy Independence To Power Electric Cars | Find Out Where The Tesla Roadster Is In Space

Saturday 17th February 2018. On the podcast today…

• In California the new Rebate Now system aims to make any rebates quicker to claim, and apply at the point of purchase. https://insideevs.com/california-pre-approve-buyers-upfront-electric-car-rebate
• Electra Mechanica make the SOLO EV and they’ve announced a partnership to bring the Qualcomm Halo Induction charging system to their cars.  Their cars have a 100 mile range and a 17.3 kWh battery. http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/ricardo-to-add-wireless-charging-capability-for-electra-meccanicas-solo-ev-160218-6058066
• The brand new Kia Ceed has been unveiled and whilst there will be a mild hybrid and PHEV version, sadly no full electric model. https://www.motor1.com/news/233241/kia-ceed-hybrid-phev-possible/
• Byton have plans to make their EV’s self driving, and have announced a partnership with Aurora to use their autonomous technology for Level 4 driving. http://www.automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com/news/cavs/byton-aurora-self-driving-tech-vehicles.html
• Sweden is stepping up the hunt for Cobalt under their own soil, with a new investment in mining for crucial metals needed for electric car batteries. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/sweden-cobalt-electric-cars-demand-rise-battery-lithium-government-investment-a8213491.html
• More manufacturers confirm their Geneva Motor Show plans, and Honda will be there to update three of their models which will be powered by batteries. https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/126080/honda-at-geneva-motor-show-hybrid-electric-and-sport
• Scotland are one of the countries which has announced a ban on diesels. A new study out today says they could be energy independent with renewables which work alongside an investment in electric car infrastructure. http://www.thenational.scot/news/15998044.Scotland_could_become__European_giant__in_renewables_by_2030/
• And finally, Where Is Roadster? That’s the new website which is tracking the Tesla Roadster which SpaceX sent into space, and can give you the current location. http://www.whereisroadster.com/

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