Category: OEMs

Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Raw Material Scarcity Could Delay E-Mobility – Die Zeit – carandbike

Carmakers are working to secure supplies of materials from lithium, nickel, and manganese for batteries to magnesium for car components. By  Reuters | Published: 06-Feb-22 12:00 PM IST 0  Views View Photos Scarce supply of raw materials for EVs could slow the transition from fossil-fuel burning vehicles. The scarce supply of raw materials for electric… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Raw Material Scarcity Could Delay E-Mobility – Die Zeit – carandbike

@Ford: New Study Finds Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions for Pickup Truck Electrification than for Other Light-Duty Vehicles

A University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company study evaluates the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions relative to gasoline-powered pickup trucks as part of the decarbonization of the transportation industry. Sedan, SUV, and pickup truck battery-electric vehicles have approximately 64% lower cradle-to-grave life cycle greenhouse gas emissions than internal-combustion-engine vehicles on average across the United… Continue reading @Ford: New Study Finds Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions for Pickup Truck Electrification than for Other Light-Duty Vehicles

@VW Group: Go-ahead for new Trinity plant: ||Milestone for the future of the Wolfsburg production location004711

Volkswagen has reached another milestone in its transformation journey: A new manufacturing facility for the Trinity electric model is to be built close to the main plant in Wolfsburg, with investment totaling some €2 billion. The Group’s Supervisory Board passed a resolution to this effect today. The new Trinity factory is a key component of… Continue reading @VW Group: Go-ahead for new Trinity plant: ||Milestone for the future of the Wolfsburg production location004711

@VW Group: Vehicle deliveries to Russia stopped004711

03/03/2022 Due to the current situation, Porsche has stopped the delivery of its vehicles to Russia with immediate effect. The Volkswagen Group has received the news about the war in Ukraine with great dismay and shock. Porsche also continues to hope for a cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy and is convinced that a… Continue reading @VW Group: Vehicle deliveries to Russia stopped004711

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IRVINE, CA – March 3, 2022 – The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded funding for four new programs this year as it continues to build partnerships with organizations across the United States to help address food insecurity and some of its many root causes, particularly equitable access to education… Continue reading @Mazda: 000432

@Toyota: Statement Concerning the Fuel Efficiency Performance of Our Coaster Small Bus

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has learned that the actual fuel economy performance of the Toyota Coaster small bus featuring the N04C engine (with a urea selective catalytic reduction system) developed and manufactured by Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and subject to Japan’s 2016 exhaust emission regulations (Post-post New Long-term Emissions Regulations), is lower than as stated… Continue reading @Toyota: Statement Concerning the Fuel Efficiency Performance of Our Coaster Small Bus

Stellantis: electric cars, turnover, “zero carbon”… Carlos Tavares announces the plan for the next few years

Stellantis is targeting 100% sales of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030 and announces that it intends to double its turnover by 2030. Managing Director Carlos Tavares presented the main guidelines of the plan on March 1 in Amsterdam. strategic. Stellantis wants to sell 100% of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030, and 50% in… Continue reading Stellantis: electric cars, turnover, “zero carbon”… Carlos Tavares announces the plan for the next few years

@Ford: Lincoln Pilots Mobile Vehicle Spa Service, Launches Lincoln Access Rewards Visa and Concierge Program

In collaboration with Get Spiffy, Inc.®, Lincoln is piloting a new Mobile Vehicle Spa program in Houston, offering convenient interior and exterior detailing service, meeting clients on their own terms, at their preferred location The brand also introduces the Lincoln Access Rewards™ Visa® Card and a personalized concierge program, Pursue Your Passions – rewarding clients… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln Pilots Mobile Vehicle Spa Service, Launches Lincoln Access Rewards Visa and Concierge Program

Carlos Ghosn Blasts Tokyo Judge Who Called Him Greedy – The Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—A Tokyo judge lashed out at fugitive car executive Carlos Ghosn, calling him a greedy and malicious criminal, and Mr. Ghosn said the statements proved why he couldn’t have gotten a fair trial in Japan. Thursday’s ruling by the Tokyo District Court was probably as close as Japanese courts will get to rendering a verdict… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn Blasts Tokyo Judge Who Called Him Greedy – The Wall Street Journal