Electric Jeep Recon, Wagoneer S unveiled for US; Jeep Avenger headed to Europe

Jeep showed off two electric SUVs this week that it plans to launch in North America in the next two years, one “inspired by the Wrangler” and the other representing an expansion of the upscale Wagoneer line. The Jeep Recon, which prompts visual comparisons to the Wrangler, and the Jeep Wagoneer S are slated for… Continue reading Electric Jeep Recon, Wagoneer S unveiled for US; Jeep Avenger headed to Europe

@Ford: BlueCruise Adds Hands-Free Lane Changing, Tech to Make Road-Sharing Easy with Bigger Vehicles on Key 2023 Models

Three new features coming to next-gen Ford BlueCruise 1.2 – starting this fall with the 2023 Mustang Mach-E – as well as Lincoln ActiveGlide 1.2 – including hands-free lane changing for easier passing, in-lane repositioning to more confidently share roadways with larger vehicles and predictive speed assist to smoothly reduce speed entering tight curves Ford… Continue reading @Ford: BlueCruise Adds Hands-Free Lane Changing, Tech to Make Road-Sharing Easy with Bigger Vehicles on Key 2023 Models

McLaren goes beyond prototyping to hit new F1 part milestone with Stratasys 3D printing

British Formula 1 team McLaren Racing now 3D prints up to 9,000 parts each year, long-term manufacturing partner Stratasys has revealed.  Using five Stratasys Neo 800 3D printers, the outfit has created numerous aerodynamic parts across its front and rear wing R&D programs, as well as large elements of its car’s side bodywork and top-body.… Continue reading McLaren goes beyond prototyping to hit new F1 part milestone with Stratasys 3D printing

Train transport of the future: Bosch Engineering is working on automated driving in rail traffic

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. It generated sales of 45.3 billion euros in 2021, and thus contributed 58 percent of total sales from operations. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is safe, sustainable, and exciting,… Continue reading Train transport of the future: Bosch Engineering is working on automated driving in rail traffic

SG-based blockchain compliance startup VerifyVASP raises $5m and other SE Asia dealsThe round was backed by Peak Capital, FTX Ventures, and Bcharu.

Singapore-based blockchain compliance startup VerifyVASP announced raising $5 million in a Series A funding round backed by Peak Capital, FTX Ventures, and Bcharu. The startup, which has been based in the city-state since 2019, provides a one-stop Travel Rule solution encompassing counterparty due diligence, Travel Rule messaging, and integrated risk monitoring toward over 70 digital… Continue reading SG-based blockchain compliance startup VerifyVASP raises $5m and other SE Asia dealsThe round was backed by Peak Capital, FTX Ventures, and Bcharu.

@GM: 2024 Equinox EV: An Affordable, Functional and Stylish EV

2024 Equinox EV: An Affordable, Functional and Stylish EV Enters contested compact SUV segment as the most affordable all-electric entry 2022-09-08 NEW YORK – After introducing the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV this year, Chevrolet’s blitz of electric vehicle rollouts continues with a third introduction: the all-new 2024 Equinox EV — an affordable all-electric… Continue reading @GM: 2024 Equinox EV: An Affordable, Functional and Stylish EV

@GM: General Motors to Launch The Durant Guild in China

General Motors to Launch The Durant Guild in China – A Lifestyle Platform for Iconic Imports 2022-09-08 SHANGHAI – General Motors announced today it will launch a lifestyle platform, The Durant Guild, to enable the availability of iconic import products across China. The Durant Guild, with a dedicated community at its core, will curate an… Continue reading @GM: General Motors to Launch The Durant Guild in China

Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian said Thursday that they would team up to build electric vans in Europe, a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and a new challenger. Mercedes said the companies would build a factory in Eastern Europe at one of the German company’s sites in the region. The main Mercedes factory in… Continue reading Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe

Tesla wants your vote for new Supercharger locations

Tesla said Thursday it is turning to the public to help determine where to locate its next Superchargers as the automaker continues to expand its network of EV fast-charging stations in North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s @TeslaCharging account wrote in a tweet on Thursday: “Supercharger Voting coming soon. Reply with location suggestions —… Continue reading Tesla wants your vote for new Supercharger locations

Mullen acquires controlling interest in EV startup Bollinger Motors

Mullen Automotive has acquired a controlling interest in Bollinger Motors, a move intended to strengthen the two EV companies’ positions within the fast-growing electric sport utility and commercial vehicle markets. The $148.2 million acquisition announced Thursday gives Mullen a 60% controlling interest in Bollinger, as well as an opportunity to expand into the “high-demand commercial… Continue reading Mullen acquires controlling interest in EV startup Bollinger Motors