Paris – TotalEnergies and Stellantis announce the renewal of their partnership for the next five years for the Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles brands. The two Groups are also opening a new chapter with its expansion to include Opel and Vauxhall. These global cooperation agreements now cover five core areas: Increased collaboration in Research &… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR TotalEnergies renews its global partnership with Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and extends it to Opel and Vauxhall001972
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Ford confirms two new flexible electric car architectures
Ford has announced it will develop two new flexible vehicle architectures. The first is a rear-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive flexible architecture that will underpin future compact and full-size vehicles, including two and three-row SUVs, vans and pick-up trucks. The second scalable battery-electric vehicle platform will be for Ford’s next-generation large pick-up trucks and utility vehicles. Speaking at Ford’s… Continue reading Ford confirms two new flexible electric car architectures
@Ford: Ford and Ford Fund to Support, Promote Responsible Mineral Sourcing Pilot Program to Empower, Assist Women
Ford and its philanthropic arm, Ford Fund, working with international partners to support and promote program that’s empowering women working in copper and cobalt supply chains in Democratic Republic of Congo Demand is increasing for these critical metals as the automotive industry electrifies more vehicles; region is a key supply site Program sets up education,… Continue reading @Ford: Ford and Ford Fund to Support, Promote Responsible Mineral Sourcing Pilot Program to Empower, Assist Women
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@VW Group: Configuration now possible: launch of the new Polo with standard Digital Cockpit and Infotainment system003330
The new Polo is launching with a Digital Cockpit as standard. Volkswagen designed the architecture of the control centre so that all the information relevant for driving is available in a single line of vision. And the clarity of this layout is hard to beat. The digital instruments and the Infotainment system merge into a… Continue reading @VW Group: Configuration now possible: launch of the new Polo with standard Digital Cockpit and Infotainment system003330
@VW Group: Porsche invests in a factory for high-performance battery cells003332
The move marks an extension of the sports car manufacturer’s technological leadership role in the field of electric mobility. Porsche and joint venture partner Customcells today announced the launch of production of high-performance battery cells at the Weissach Development Centre. Oliver Blume and Winfried Kretschmann (f.l.t.r.) “The battery cell is the combustion chamber of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche invests in a factory for high-performance battery cells003332
@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change in ITx
Aimed to drive global digital transformation PLANO, Texas (June 21, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that Brian Kursar, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), TMNA and Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), has been promoted to group vice president, Digital Technology. Kursar will remain CTO for both TMNA and TCNA. In his new role,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change in ITx
@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Reaches New Technical Milestones in Robotics
Latest Advances Demonstrate Adeptness at Complex Tasks in Home Environments LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 21, 2021 — Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) unveiled new robotics capabilities aimed at solving complex tasks in home environments. Specifically, TRI roboticists were able to train robots to understand and operate in complicated situations that confuse most other robots, including… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Reaches New Technical Milestones in Robotics
@Groupe PSA: PR CERN lays first stone of Science Gateway001966
Amsterdam – CERN today, held a first stone ceremony, as the next step in the creation of the Science Gateway, a new hub for scientific education and culture, which was first unveiled in 2019 in Geneva with the support of the FCA Foundation (the charitable arm of Stellantis). Fabiola Gianotti, CERN’s Director-General, John Elkann, Chairman… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR CERN lays first stone of Science Gateway001966
@Ford: Franck Louis-Victor to Join Ford as VP, New Businesses, A Strategic Priority in Ford+ Plan to Grow, Create Value
Will head cross-functional team charged with accelerating development, incubation and delivery of new businesses to accelerate innovation in areas including AVs, mobility services DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2021 – A key driver of the Ford+ plan to grow and create value for customers and other stakeholders has a new leader, with Ford naming former Groupe… Continue reading @Ford: Franck Louis-Victor to Join Ford as VP, New Businesses, A Strategic Priority in Ford+ Plan to Grow, Create Value