Pininfarina reveals its first fully virtually developed concept car

Italian design house Pininfarina has revealed the Teorema, its first-ever fully virtually developed concept car. Designed by using virtual reality technologies, the Mahindra Group-owned Pininfarina says the Teorema is “an all-new interpretation of fully electric,autonomous mobility in the name of user experience and technology,studied to create a sense of community and foster interactionsamongst passengers and… Continue reading Pininfarina reveals its first fully virtually developed concept car

@niche: Israeli EV start-up partners with major US bodywork supplier001039

Israeli start-up REE has partnered with a major US commercial-vehicle bodywork supplier as it targets the e-mobility market with a new platform. EAVX, owned by JB Poindexter, will collaborate with the firm to develop commercial electric work trucks, which the firm says will be “best-in-class and zero-emissions”. REE has also launched an online configurator on which customers… Continue reading @niche: Israeli EV start-up partners with major US bodywork supplier001039

Cepton Tech wins largest ADAS Lidar order from US carmaker

US-based Lidar solutions provider Cepton Technologies Inc has secured an ADAS lidar series production award at a leading, Detroit-based global automotive OEM, which is the industry’s largest award to date. This represents a landmark milestone both for the lidar industry as well as for Silicon Valley-based Cepton, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. The Detroit-based… Continue reading Cepton Tech wins largest ADAS Lidar order from US carmaker

Efficiently testing power electronics of e-vehicles

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. It generated sales of 42.1 billion euros in 2020, and thus contributed 59 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 Efficiently testing power electronics of e-vehicles

@Daimler: Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage

Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans achieved strong results in the second quarter thanks to convincing products, favorable product mix, pricing and ongoing cost discipline. This was despite negative effects from the very limited availability of semiconductor components. Daimler Trucks & Buses sales increased in almost all regions due to improved market conditions, which translated into higher… Continue reading @Daimler: Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage

@Daimler: 15. Jul 2021Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations

July 15, 2021 – Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans achieved strong results in the second quarter thanks to convincing products, favorable product mix, pricing and ongoing cost discipline. This was despite negative effects from the very limited availability of semiconductor components. Daimler Trucks & Buses sales increased in almost all regions due to improved market conditions,… Continue reading @Daimler: 15. Jul 2021Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations

@GM: General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California

General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California $71 million investment in new 149,000-square-foot technology campus will significantly expand advanced design and innovation work in the region 2021-07-13 PASADENA, Calif. – Today, General Motors announced a more than $71 million investment to establish a new campus in Pasadena, California, for… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California

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Luxury British supercar maker McLaren Automotive and children’s charity Plan International announce today their global charity partnership. Plan International and McLaren Automotive together pledge to support, empower, and inspire the next generation to reach their full potential. The new partnership brings together McLaren Automotive’s long-standing commitment to inspire and encourage young people to take up… Continue reading @McLaren: Read more000118

GM asks Chevy Bolt EV owners not to charge overnight or park inside after 2 more fires

There have been three recent Chevy Bolt EV fires, two within the past 2 weeks. One in May which had the temporary recall, another July 1st which had the final software update in Vermont, and another with the final update in New Jersey in the past week or so. GM has updated their recall page… Continue reading GM asks Chevy Bolt EV owners not to charge overnight or park inside after 2 more fires