With cutting-edge hyper sports cars, some of the world’s most successful racing cars and approximately 1,000 patents to his name, Ettore Bugatti established the Bugatti brand’s relentless quest for perfection through innovation, defying the norm at every turn. It’s an ethos that endures to this day and into an all-new era for Bugatti. It was… Continue reading @VW Group: The Genius of Ettore Bugatti003841
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@Toyota: Toyota’s Largest Plant in the World Finds a Home in Kentucky
Home to many firsts, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) was the inaugural wholly-owned plant in the U.S., the first to assemble the Toyota Camry, and will soon become the first to assemble hydrogen fuel cell modules for use in heavy duty commercial trucks. Since starting production 35 years ago, TMMK has built more than 13… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Largest Plant in the World Finds a Home in Kentucky
@Ford: Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck, Boosts Investment, Adds Jobs in Michigan
One year after Ford confirmed construction of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich., the first Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production units begin leaving the factory; the all-electric F-150 Lightning goes on sale next spring With 150,000 reservations for F-150 Lightning to date, Ford is investing an additional $250 million and adding 450 more direct… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck, Boosts Investment, Adds Jobs in Michigan
@Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships
Two all-new PHEV & HEV powertrain options, a first for Sorento Estimated all-electric driving range of up to 51 kilometers on PHEV Sorento PHEV Price starting at $44,995 MSRP Sorento HEV to arrive in the fall, pricing to be announced TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kia Canada introduces the first-ever Sorento Hybrid and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships
@niche: Lightyear reaches $110 million (€93 million) funding milestone in 2021 YTD These funds are used for the further development and production of Lightyea…001240
Strategic investments were made by insurer DELA and investor Joop van Caldenborgh Additional funding solidifies resources for continued development and production of long-range solar car Helmond, the Netherlands, September 16, 2021 – Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world’s first long-range solar car, is proud to announce that it has raised $110 million (€93 million)… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear reaches $110 million (€93 million) funding milestone in 2021 YTD These funds are used for the further development and production of Lightyea…001240
@niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240
Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240
@niche: Rivian For The Win: Electric Vehicle Maker Targets $8B IPO Windfall001242
Electric vehicle maker Rivian, which is backed by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Ford (NYSE: F), and T. Rowe Price, is looking to raise between $5 billion and $8 billion in an initial public offering, Reuters is reporting. The company filed last month confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO that could value the… Continue reading @niche: Rivian For The Win: Electric Vehicle Maker Targets $8B IPO Windfall001242
@niche: Workhorse Withdraws Next-Gen Mail Truck Bid Protest001241
Workhorse Group is withdrawing its protest of a multibillion-dollar delivery truck contract that the U.S. Postal Service had awarded to Oshkosh Corp. after reconsidering the background of the bid as well as other business opportunities. “Since I joined the company six weeks ago, we have been conducting a deep and intensive overview of all aspects… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Withdraws Next-Gen Mail Truck Bid Protest001241
@Hyundai: GENESIS ANNOUNCES NEW WAYS TO INTERACT WITH THE VEHICLE USING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION
• “Face Connect” recognizes a driver’s face, opens and closes vehicle doors and provides customized settings for the driver using Near Infra-Red (NIR) cameras and deep learning technology• Provides improved control of the vehicle using only biometric information along with Fingerprint• Authentication System OTA (Over the Air) Software Update further expanded to key areas throughout… Continue reading @Hyundai: GENESIS ANNOUNCES NEW WAYS TO INTERACT WITH THE VEHICLE USING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION
@Ford: Alex Purdy to Discuss Ford Connected Services Growth at Evercore ISI Autotech & AI Forum
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alex Purdy, Ford’s director of Business Operations, Enterprise Connectivity, will participate in a fireside chat with autos analyst Chris McNally at the Evercore ISI Autotech & AI Forum at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Purdy will discuss how the company is delivering on the Ford+ plan to drive growth in connected… Continue reading @Ford: Alex Purdy to Discuss Ford Connected Services Growth at Evercore ISI Autotech & AI Forum