Yutong Proposes Initiative of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Ahead of COP26 in Green Push to Help World Achieve Carbon Targets

Operated by McGill’s, the well-established privately-owned bus and coach operator in the UK, the bus fleet consists of fifty-five Yutong full-electric E12 buses that are is equipped with a host of state-of-the-art features tailored to British drivers and passengers. Inside, the purpose-built electric buses feature Yutong’s NVH noise-reduction technology, ergonomic seats and industry-leading battery system to offer a comfortable, safe and whisper-quiet… Continue reading Yutong Proposes Initiative of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Ahead of COP26 in Green Push to Help World Achieve Carbon Targets

Toyota’s First U.S. Vehicle Plant Shifts Transformation into High Gear

Facility Enhancements and Operational Upgrades: Advanced manufacturing equipment and technologies, coupled with facility layout improvements, will increase the plant’s operational speed, flexibility and competitiveness. These improvements will expand TMMK’s ability to produce new products, including future electrification.  Expansion of Powertrain Capabilities: TMMK’s powertrain operation will increase its product mix with a 2.4-liter turbo engine line.… Continue reading Toyota’s First U.S. Vehicle Plant Shifts Transformation into High Gear

Lear to Acquire Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems Business Unit

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems (ICS) business unit. Kongsberg Automotive’s ICS business unit specializes in comfort seating solutions, with a leadership… Continue reading Lear to Acquire Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems Business Unit

Qmerit Teams Up with Ford Motor Company for Electric Vehicle Home Charging Installations for Automaker’s Mustang Mach-E Customers

Ford is investing more than $30 billion in fully electric vehicles globally through 2025 and by 2030 expects 40 to 50 percent of its global vehicle volume to be fully electric. The company’s current retail EV lineup includes the Mustang Mach-E and GT derivatives, to which Qmerit is a retail installation provider. The automaker is putting… Continue reading Qmerit Teams Up with Ford Motor Company for Electric Vehicle Home Charging Installations for Automaker’s Mustang Mach-E Customers

Rolls-Royce Announces Black Badge Ghost

“Today, we announce a product that represents a new kind of Black Badge motor car, one that seizes on the minimalist, Post Opulent design treatment that has recast the legend of Ghost but amplifies and subverts it with the application of black. Our most advanced motor car yet has been reengineered to characterise the alter… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Announces Black Badge Ghost

Scania builds extremely heavy and extra-long electrified truck for Jula Logistics

SODERTALJE, Sweden, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Swedish company Jula Logistics uses a 32 metres Scania truck as High Capacity Transport to be able to bring more cargo for each transport and consequently lower emissions. Now it’s time for the next step: the huge truck will be powered by electricity. This is the latest example… Continue reading Scania builds extremely heavy and extra-long electrified truck for Jula Logistics

Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV – PHEV Model of Flagship SUV Combines Leading Electrification and All-Wheel Control Technologies

The all-new PHEV model of Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV brings together its expertise in electrification and all-wheel control technologies, while also incorporating a newly developed platform and an array of advanced technologies. Based on the product concept of “I-Fu-Do-Do” or authentic and majestic in Japanese, the all-new Outlander PHEV shares the powerful ride, roomy interior spaces… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV – PHEV Model of Flagship SUV Combines Leading Electrification and All-Wheel Control Technologies

Stoneridge Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Results

NOVI, Mich., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2021 Third-Quarter Results    Loss per share (“EPS”) of ($0.38) Adjusted EPS of ($0.27) Externalities including continued supply chain-related challenges, reduced production schedules and production volatility impacted third quarter performance by ($0.25) vs. prior expectations Sales of $181.7 million Gross profit of $36.0 million Adjusted gross profit of… Continue reading Stoneridge Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Results

XPENG Flagship P7 Smart Electric Sedan Debuts in Norway

Retail prices start from NOK 447.820,- for the P7 RWD version, and NOK 507.820,- for the 4WD version. P7 Wing edition, a broadly recognized model for its unique scissor-wing door design, is available in limited stock. Customers in Norway can order an exclusive P7 Wing (4WD) starting at NOK 599,900. Unrivaled performance with features tailored… Continue reading XPENG Flagship P7 Smart Electric Sedan Debuts in Norway

Daimler aligns Board responsibilities after Trucks split: Jörg Burzer to join Board of Management

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  Daimler AG to enable leaner decision-making by aligning Management Board responsibilities with Mercedes-Benz AG Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG for Production and Supply Chain Management, to also join Board of Management of Daimler AG Bernd Pischetsrieder: “Jörg Burzer has played a decisive… Continue reading Daimler aligns Board responsibilities after Trucks split: Jörg Burzer to join Board of Management