Category: OEMs

@niche: Embrace the Complexity — An Evolution of Manufacturing000450

Embrace the Complexity — An Evolution of Manufacturing by Doug Morton Highland Park Model T final assembly, 1914 The fixed assembly line has served us well for more than a century, and yet we could unlock a new level of productivity by embracing the unpredictable nature of organic systems. But first, we have to learn to let go. Humans… Continue reading @niche: Embrace the Complexity — An Evolution of Manufacturing000450

@niche: Nikola Positioned to Accelerate Hydrogen Economy000450

PHOENIX, January 12, 2021 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company (“APS”) that makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. Nikola is a company dedicated to the advancement of innovative zero-emissions truck solutions and the energy infrastructure required to… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Positioned to Accelerate Hydrogen Economy000450

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5

• Image previews fundamental shift in BEV design approach• IONIQ 5 features signature ‘Parametric Pixels’ and eco-friendly elements to offer distinctive design experience• Hyundai’s dedicated BEV lineup brand provides all-new enhanced customer experiences through advanced mobility solutions• New series of teaser videos showcase IONIQ 5’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology that functions as a general power supply… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5

@GM: GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services January 12, 2021

GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GM’s new business will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric products, software and services for the first to last mile BrightDrop’s electric pallet, the EP1, will be available in early 2021, and… Continue reading @GM: GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services January 12, 2021

@GM: Chevrolet Shares Preview of 2022 Bolt EUV Steering Wheel

Chevrolet Shares Preview of 2022 Bolt EUV Steering Wheel 2021-01-12 DETROIT – Today at CES 2021, Chevrolet shared a preview of the steering wheel in the 2022 Bolt EUV equipped with Super Cruise1 technology, the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system for enabled roads. The Bolt EUV will be the first Chevrolet to offer… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Shares Preview of 2022 Bolt EUV Steering Wheel

@VW Group: NEWSROOM: How Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will help shape the connected car of tomorrow

Jan 12, 2021 Seattle may not be known as a hotbed for the U.S. automotive industry, but that’s changing thanks to the increasing importance of cloud computing for connected and autonomous vehicles. In recent years, Seattle’s nickname of “Cloud City” has not only referred to the weather, but for the industry built around some of… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: How Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will help shape the connected car of tomorrow

@VW Group: Volkswagen brand triples deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars has hit the ground running in the transition to electric mobility. “2020 was a turning point for Volkswagen and marked a breakthrough in electric mobility,” said Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars. Last year, the brand delivered more electric vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over more than 212,000 electric cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen brand triples deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2020

@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO delivers over one million vehicles worldwide in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

ŠKODA AUTO delivered 1,004,800 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2020 despite considerable burdens and major challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To compensate for the temporary collapse of the international sales channels in the second quarter as much as possible, the Czech car manufacturer launched market-specific restart programmes to provide targeted support for its dealerships. The… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO delivers over one million vehicles worldwide in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic