Category: OEMRSSCHK

@GM: GM to Source U.S.-Based Lithium for Next-Generation EV Batteries Through Closed-Loop Process with Low Carbon Emissions July 2, 2021

Through an agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources, lithium will be sourced in part from California from a more environmentally friendly process than traditional lithium production DETROIT, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors has agreed to form a strategic investment and commercial collaboration with Controlled Thermal Resources to secure local and low-cost lithium. This lithium will… Continue reading @GM: GM to Source U.S.-Based Lithium for Next-Generation EV Batteries Through Closed-Loop Process with Low Carbon Emissions July 2, 2021

@VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hits U.S. Market with Huge Success003385

As the United States prepares to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day on July 4th, Bugatti reflects on the brand’s success in 2021. North America has become the leading region for the first time – a title historically held by Europe – as new orders for the first half of the year are up seven times… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hits U.S. Market with Huge Success003385

@Tesla: Tesla Q2 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries000073

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 2, 2021 – In the second quarter, we produced and delivered over 200,000 vehicles.  Our teams have done an outstanding job navigating through global supply chain and logistics challenges.   Production Deliveries Subject to operating lease accounting Model S/X 2,340 1,890 18% Model 3/Y 204,081 199,360 7% Total 206,421 201,250 7%… Continue reading @Tesla: Tesla Q2 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries000073

@Ford: Ford Electrified Vehicle Sales up 117 Percent in June – Delivering New First Half Record – Mustang Mach-E Sales up 27 Percent Over May; Ford SUVs Post Best First Half Retail Sales in 20 Years on Strength From New Products

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its June 2021 U.S. sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Electrified Vehicle Sales up 117 Percent in June – Delivering New First Half Record – Mustang Mach-E Sales up 27 Percent Over May; Ford SUVs Post Best First Half Retail Sales in 20 Years on Strength From New Products

@FCA: FCA Canada Reports Second Quarter 2021 Sales Results

July 2, 2021 , Windsor, Ontario – FCA Canada today reported second quarter 2021 total sales of 40,490 vehicles, an increase of 20% from 33,718 sold in Q2 2020. For the calendar year, sales of 86,567 represent an increase of 11% versus this time last year. “Despite all of the challenges facing our industry, Jeep recorded double-digit… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Canada Reports Second Quarter 2021 Sales Results

@Renault: LADA: sales results in the first half of 2021000246

LADA summarizes sales results for the first half of 2021. Despite the continuing unstable economic situation and the shortage of imported components, from January to June, 200,219 passenger and light commercial vehicles were sold in the Russian Federation, which is 51% more than in the same period of 2020 and 14.9% higher than the results… Continue reading @Renault: LADA: sales results in the first half of 2021000246

@BMW: Series production of BMW iX* gets underway at Plant Dingolfing001262

Highest standards of flexibility: All drive train variants on one line +++ Successful transformation of BMW Group plants towards e-mobility and digitalisation +++ Half of Dingolfing’s production volume will be electrified by mid-decade +++ Nedeljković: “setting ourselves ambitious goals for the most sustainable production” Dingolfing. Standard production of the fully-electric BMW iX* began today in… Continue reading @BMW: Series production of BMW iX* gets underway at Plant Dingolfing001262

@Daimler: Large order for Daimler Trucks in Russia: Partner Group orders 100 Mercedes-Benz Arocs

Stuttgart / Moscow – DAIMLER KAMAZ RUS (DK RUS), the Joint Venture between Daimler Trucks and its Russian partner KAMAZ, has received a large order from the Russian construction company Partner Group. The customer already owns 71 Mercedes-Benz trucks and now adds 100 brand new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4142B to update its fleet of construction vehicles.… Continue reading @Daimler: Large order for Daimler Trucks in Russia: Partner Group orders 100 Mercedes-Benz Arocs