While the Tesla Model Y deliveries will start in just a few days, we are still trying to anticipate the juicy technical details it still hides. How will Tesla cut down on wire harnesses? What role will casting play in its body construction? This last question had the contribution of many experts that got in touch… Continue reading Tesla Model Y May Have Bigger Cast Parts Than Expected
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Mercedes-Benz Electrifies Its Compact Models
Mercedes-Benz is on a final straight to electrify its compact car models – some will be electric, some plug-in hybrid. The German manufacturer said that the new plug-in hybrids will debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, featuring the third-generation hybrid powertrain. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA, which is a sibling of the GLA, will be… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Electrifies Its Compact Models
@Groupe PSA: Groupe PSA Supervisory Board Press Release
At its extraordinary meeting on January 20, 2020, on the recommendation of shareholder Dongfeng Motor Group Company Ltd, Peugeot S.A.’s Supervisory Board decided to appoint You Zheng as a member of the Supervisory Board to replace An Tiecheng, who has resigned. The appointment took effect immediately and will run for the remainder of An Tiecheng’s… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Groupe PSA Supervisory Board Press Release
Grab raises over $850m from MUFG, TIS to expand its financial services
The Japanese bank will pour in up to US$706 million, while TIS will invest US$150 million. Go to Source
India’s bike makers slowed as coronavirus disrupts parts supply
MUMBAI (NewsRise) — Indian two-wheeler makers Hero Motocorp and TVS Motor plan steep production cuts this month as they grapple with a parts shortage due to the new coronavirus epidemic in China. TVS Motor, a former partner of Japan’s Suzuki Motor, said production would drop 10% in February due to the shortage of certain components… Continue reading India’s bike makers slowed as coronavirus disrupts parts supply
Renault to seek compensation from fugitive Carlos Ghosn
PARIS — Renault plans to seek compensation from Carlos Ghosn, the fugitive former chairman and chief executive officer, over his alleged misappropriation of funds, the French automaker announced on Monday. It is the first time for the company to express an intention to pursue compensation from Ghosn, who was arrested in Japan in November 2018. Ghosn at the… Continue reading Renault to seek compensation from fugitive Carlos Ghosn
Valmet has published the Annual Report and the Corporate Governance Statement for 2019
Valmet Oyj’s stock exchange release on February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EETValmet has today, on February 25, 2020, published its Annual Report for 2019 on the company’s website at www.valmet.com/annualreport2019. The Annual Report consists of three separate parts: the Annual Review, the Financial Statements and the GRI Supplement. The GRI Supplement is available in… Continue reading Valmet has published the Annual Report and the Corporate Governance Statement for 2019
Argo AI’s CEO explains why its fleet of self-driving taxis won’t be all-electric (at first)
One of the burning questions facing self-driving carmakers is whether it makes sense to go all-electric. Some companies, like GM-owned Cruise, are all in on battery-electric vehicles, seeing both self-driving and all-electric as the future. Others are keeping one foot in the present, like how Waymo is building a fleet that includes both all-electric Jaguar… Continue reading Argo AI’s CEO explains why its fleet of self-driving taxis won’t be all-electric (at first)
The Polestar Precept Concept EV Is As Sustainable As It Is Handsome
Meet the Precept, an electric concept car from the Geely-owned Polestar brand, which features seats made from recycled cork and plastic bottles.
Nio to get 10b investment from Hefei
Chinese electric car startup Nio Inc is expected to get strategic investment of over 10 billion yuan ($1.43 billion) from the Hefei city government in Anhui province.As part of the deal, Nio will establish in Hefei a company in charge of its China operations, including production, research and development and sales.Nio has built a plant in Hefei with JAC Motors which is producing Nio’s ES8 and ES6 SUVs.