April 17, 2018 Scooter rental start-up Vogo Automotive Pvt. Ltd is in advanced talks to raise Rs40-45 crore from cab hailing platform Ola and venture capital firms Stellaris Ventures Partners and Matrix Partners, three people aware of the discussions said. As part of the proposed deal, Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd) will lead the round,… Continue reading India: Scooter rental startup Vogo in talks to raise funds from Ola, VC firms
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VW unit Electrify America selects suppliers for U.S. EV chargers
DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) unit Electrify America said on Tuesday it has selected several suppliers, including Switzerland’s ABB LtdS> and South Korea’s Signet EV Inc, to install more than 2,000 high-speed electric vehicle chargers in the United States by the end of 2019. The chargers will be installed at 484 charging stations across… Continue reading VW unit Electrify America selects suppliers for U.S. EV chargers
Opel: Tavares reminded of order by German politicians
After IG Metall, German politicians warn Carlos Tavares. “We are counting on the fulfillment of last year’s investment and employment commitments,” said Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, leader of the Social Democrat Party (SPD) in Hesse, where Opel headquarters is based. . In the coming days, PSA must prove the value of these commitments, “he added, warning against”… Continue reading Opel: Tavares reminded of order by German politicians
LA: This 420, Don’t Smoke and Drive
This 420, we’ve partnered with Super Troopers to create a PSA campaign and keep smokers out of the driver’s seat. Lyft wants to be a reliable, and affordable partner for marijuana enthusiasts. That’s why during April 20 we will also be offering up to $4.20 off your next ride. Unlock your free credit entering the… Continue reading LA: This 420, Don’t Smoke and Drive
Today’s mobility is all about key partnerships
Today’s mobility is all about key partnerships Welcome to Splyt’s weekly news highlights, the place where you can find the most important news about mobility globally every Tuesday. Follow us for a weekly update. To find out more about our solutions, please visit www.splyt.com. Here’s what happened last week: CarTrawler & Splyt unlock on-demand transportation for… Continue reading Today’s mobility is all about key partnerships
Ford Mustang Is World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe for Third Straight Year
Mustang was the top-selling sports coupe worldwide in 2017, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit global light vehicle registration data; this marks three straight years for Mustang as best-selling sports coupe Ford sold 13,100 Mustangs in Europe in 2017, and 35,000 since introducing the iconic car to Europe in 2015. New Mustang and special… Continue reading Ford Mustang Is World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe for Third Straight Year
Hyundai Mobis open $2.8 million 3D printing and design workshop for vehicles
Hyundai Mobis, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group that manufactures automotive parts in South Korea, has opened a 3D printing lab, the Design Model Workshop, which has the capacity to 3D print customized vehicle parts. It is South Korea’s first design research facility launched by an automotive component supplier. Prototyping 3D printed parts on clay… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis open $2.8 million 3D printing and design workshop for vehicles
Volkswagen will open a ‘software’ development center with 300 experts in Lisbon
Posted 4/17/2018 4:48:26 PM WOLFSBURG (GERMANY), 17 Apr. (EUROPA PRESS) – Volkswagen will open a “software” development center in Lisbon this year with 300 Information Technology (IT) specialists, including computer engineers, web programmers and UX designers. In particular, these professionals will be responsible for the development of cloud-based ‘software’ solutions for further digitalization of the… Continue reading Volkswagen will open a ‘software’ development center with 300 experts in Lisbon
China Tops World Electric Car Sales For Third Straight Year
China’s new energy car sales have topped the world for the third consecutive year, with 777,000 such cars sold in 2017, representing 54.7% of the world’s total sales, according to a report by state-owned media People.cn . China sold 777,000 new energy cars in 2017, representing a 53.3% growth compared with 2016. More than 80%… Continue reading China Tops World Electric Car Sales For Third Straight Year
Spartan Motors’ Utilimaster To Showcase Ford Transit Utility Van Upfit Solution At 2018 NAFA Institute And Expo
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) which goes to market under the Utilimaster® and Spartan Upfit Services brands, will display its utility upfit Ford® Transit concept vehicle at the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Institute & Expo in Anaheim,… Continue reading Spartan Motors’ Utilimaster To Showcase Ford Transit Utility Van Upfit Solution At 2018 NAFA Institute And Expo