Silk-FAW Hongqi ‘S’ Series Electric Vehicle Venture Receives Strong Backing from Consortium of Leading Global Financial Institutions in China

Representatives of the consortium included several of the largest global banks: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Bank of Jilin, and Bank of China International (BOCI), as well as Changchun Automobile Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee (CAIDA). Mr. Jonathan Krane, Chairman of… Continue reading Silk-FAW Hongqi ‘S’ Series Electric Vehicle Venture Receives Strong Backing from Consortium of Leading Global Financial Institutions in China

@niche: Nikola and RIG360 Announce Expansive Sales and Service Dealer Network000738

Strategic partnership spans more than 65 service center locations Service centers are ideally located in key metropolitan areas and at major intersections of the interstate highway system PHOENIX, Ariz. – April 08, 2021 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (“BEVs”), fuel-cell electric vehicles (“FCEVs”) and energy… Continue reading @niche: Nikola and RIG360 Announce Expansive Sales and Service Dealer Network000738

@niche: Hennessey Celebrates 30 years of Making Fast Cars Faster000738

[embedded content] Listen on Apple PodcastListen on Spotify John Hennessey reflects on being a speed pioneer and the family support, great customers and fast cars that have shaped Hennessey Performance since 1991 • Powered by passion: 1991-2021 – Hennessey celebrates 30 years of making fast cars faster• Company has evolved into a global brand and… Continue reading @niche: Hennessey Celebrates 30 years of Making Fast Cars Faster000738

World NM: Stellantis, maker of Dodge and Maserati, scouting Israeli startups for tech edge001072

The Israel Innovation Authority, in charge of fostering the nation’s tech ecosystem, has signed an agreement with an Italian unit of multinational automaker Stellantis NV to cooperate in technological innovation that will help grow Israeli firms and boost the firm’s tech prowess. The agreement is part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s R&D and Pilot Collaboration… Continue reading World NM: Stellantis, maker of Dodge and Maserati, scouting Israeli startups for tech edge001072

Ten years of Industry 4.0: Bosch sales reach four billion euros

The beginnings: Bosch does pioneering work on Industry 4.0 Back in 2011 at Hannover Messe, scientists presented an idea that broke with convention. Rather than have people adapt to machines, they turned things around. The vision here was of products that actively involve themselves in their manufacturing, navigate themselves through the production process, and communicate… Continue reading Ten years of Industry 4.0: Bosch sales reach four billion euros

Robot coworkers, climate action, and AI

About Bosch The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 394,500 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2020). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 71.6 billion euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy… Continue reading Robot coworkers, climate action, and AI

@McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura High-Performance Hybrid powertrain sets new supercar standards; amplifies McLaren driving experience000099

8 Apr 2021 High-Performance Hybrid powertrain of McLaren Artura sets new standards for the supercar sector All-new, ultra-compact 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with unique 120-degree ‘hot vee’ configuration Lightweight, compact Axial Flux E-motor enhances driving experience with torque in-fill, as well as providing option of zero-emissions, electric-only running for up to 30km* Compact hybrid… Continue reading @McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura High-Performance Hybrid powertrain sets new supercar standards; amplifies McLaren driving experience000099

@Toyota: Toyota Launches LS and Mirai Equipped with “Advanced Drive” that Enables Drivers and Cars to Drive Together in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) seeks, as a mobility company, to enrich people’s lives through mobility. As a part of this effort, Toyota has positioned safety as a top-priority issue in accordance with its ultimate goal of reducing fatalities from traffic accidents to zero and is developing safety and automated driving technologies to offer unrestricted mobility… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches LS and Mirai Equipped with “Advanced Drive” that Enables Drivers and Cars to Drive Together in Japan

@Toyota: Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for Zero-emission Train Project

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Fuel Cell Business to supply and integrate fuel cell modules into zero-emission train prototype Fuel cell power pack to allow emission-free travel by train, eliminating the need for overhead lines Initiative delivered through Toyota’s membership of Europe’s FCH2RAIL consortium Toyota is supporting a project investigating the possibility of using hydrogen as… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for Zero-emission Train Project