Category: OEMs

@Daimler: A success story over 60 years: Anniversary at the Mercedes Benz plant in Düsseldorf!

Van plant of the first hour: the “Bremer” and the “Düsseldorfer” already rolled off the production line here More than 4.9 million vans have left the plant since 1995 Series production of the eSprinter since December 2019 Practised sustainability through paperless factory since 2012, permanent emission reduction and switch to electricity from completely renewable sources For… Continue reading @Daimler: A success story over 60 years: Anniversary at the Mercedes Benz plant in Düsseldorf!

@niche: Sono Motors Technology Used for Munich’s First Solar Bus — MVG to Put Solar Bus Trailer Into Operation001753

Sono Motors Innovative Solar Technology for Buses Is Used in Real Conditions in Munich for the First Time Solar Bus Trailer for the Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (Munich Transport Company, MVG) to Reduce Local CO2 Emissions by Over 6.5 Metric Tonnes per Year per Vehicle, Thus Supporting the City of Munich’s Clean Air Targets Further Benefits Include… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Technology Used for Munich’s First Solar Bus — MVG to Put Solar Bus Trailer Into Operation001753

@Hyundai: Kia announces March 2022 global sales results

March global sales at 250,646 units, down 0.9% y/y Sales outside of Korea recorded 205,580 units, up 1.8% y/y Sales in Korea recorded 45,066 units, down 11.7% y/y Kia to continue creating sales momentum and enhancing profitability through new models, such as the all-new Niro and Kia EV6 Kia Corporation recorded total global sales of… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia announces March 2022 global sales results

German FAZ: Good for all Yaris times002997

Toyota Yaris Cross Image: Helge Jepsen Toyota recently added a crossover variant to the small car Yaris, which is even available with all-wheel drive. The hybrid sells well right away. There must be a reason. The small and economical Yaris from Toyota is a successful model. Even if the latest generation has nothing in common… Continue reading German FAZ: Good for all Yaris times002997

@Fisker: Fisker Passes 40,000 Reservations for Fisker Ocean SUV and Will Open Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition Fisker Ocean One on July 1, 2022000074

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #EVs–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – has exceeded 40,000 initial reservations for the Fisker Ocean SUV. The company has indications that many reservation holders intend to purchase the Fisker Ocean One launch edition or Fisker Ocean Extreme models,… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Passes 40,000 Reservations for Fisker Ocean SUV and Will Open Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition Fisker Ocean One on July 1, 2022000074

@Ford: Ford Releases Inaugural Human Rights Report, Increases Climate Risk Disclosure in 2022 Integrated Report As It Transitions to Electric Future

Ford’s second annual Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report marks the company’s 23rd year of sustainability reporting Supplementing the report is a standalone human rights report – a first for Ford and the U.S. auto industry – plus a combined task force on climate-related financial disclosures and climate risk scenario report  Ford’s path toward carbon neutrality… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Releases Inaugural Human Rights Report, Increases Climate Risk Disclosure in 2022 Integrated Report As It Transitions to Electric Future

@BMW: The first fully electric BMW 3 Series, tailor-made for China.001851

Munich, Shenyang. The BMW Group continues to broaden its portfolio of electrically powered vehicles. Its latest addition is the fully electric BMW 3 Series, which will enter the Chinese market in May 2022. The BMW i3 eDrive35L is the perfect fit for the particular requirements of Chinese customers. It is based on the successful BMW… Continue reading @BMW: The first fully electric BMW 3 Series, tailor-made for China.001851