The topics of infrastructure and clean energy are dominating headlines with the recent passage of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill — $7.5 billion of which is earmarked for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. And it couldn’t come at a more important time. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, petroleum products like gas and diesel… Continue reading @niche: Meet Xos Hub™: A Mobile Charging Station for Commercial Fleets001144
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@niche: Nikola Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Grant001144
PHOENIX. August 12, 2021 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that they have been awarded an approximate $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance its research into autonomous refueling technologies for… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Grant001144
Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape – BBC News
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If Carlos Ghosn Intends to Keep up his Media Campaign, here are the Real Questions He Needs to Answer – JAPAN Forward
~~ ~ Carlos Ghosn loves the media and has missed talking to reporters since he was arrested on board his private jet in Tokyo in November 2018. Now though, he’s back on camera. A couple of weeks ago, he spoke to ex-BBC reporter Tim Sebastian, who now works for German TV. And this week, the… Continue reading If Carlos Ghosn Intends to Keep up his Media Campaign, here are the Real Questions He Needs to Answer – JAPAN Forward
Carlos Ghosn describes ‘the longest wait’ in box escape from Japan – Business Insider
Ghosn spoke to the BBC about his experience fleeing Japan in a box in December 2019. Ghosn, who was accused of fraud, plotted the daring escape from house arrest. “The 30 minutes … was probably the longest wait I’ve ever experienced in my life,” he said. Loading Something is loading. Carlos Ghosn has described hiding… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn describes ‘the longest wait’ in box escape from Japan – Business Insider
Daimler investors call for independent chairman after Zetsche bows out – Automotive News Europe
Joe Kaeser, the outgoing CEO of German engineering giant Siemens, who is a member of the Daimler supervisory board, could emerge as a candidate for the chairman role, sources told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Siemens’s ability to placate international shareholders, when its rival General Electric drew criticism for its conglomerate structure and underperforming assets,… Continue reading Daimler investors call for independent chairman after Zetsche bows out – Automotive News Europe
Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler – Automotive World
The F 015 concept car that Daimler unveiled in January at International CES 2015 was followed in September at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show (IAA) by the Concept IAA; the car’s name was taken not from the show’s acronym, but stood instead for Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile. As presented, the four door coupe concept’s headline feature… Continue reading Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler – Automotive World
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@VW Group: Bugatti Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance003659
On Sunday 15th August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will mark its 70th anniversary. Bugatti will celebrate its involvement from the very beginning with what is seen by many as the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. The event was first held in 1950 when the cars were driven on a parade lap of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance003659
@VW Group: Efficient EVO engines in the new ŠKODA FABIA increase range thanks to lower fuel consumption003659
The all-new FABIA is offered with a choice of five drivetrains from the Volkswagen Group’s EVO engine generation, all of which meet the Euro 6d emissions standard. The two 1.0 MPI engines now deliver an output of 48 kW (65 hp) and 59 kW (80 hp). A manual 5-speed gearbox is installed for both engines, as… Continue reading @VW Group: Efficient EVO engines in the new ŠKODA FABIA increase range thanks to lower fuel consumption003659