TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2021 — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held a media briefing on the further utilization of Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP), Honda’s portable and swappable batteries, and initiatives for the expanded utilization of renewable energy. A summary of the conference follows. Initiatives for the expansion of renewable energy utilization – In… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Introduces Initiatives for the Utilization of Honda Mobile Power Pack, portable and swappable batteries
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@Honda: Honda to Begin Battery Sharing Service for Electric Tricycle Taxis in India in the First Half of 2022
TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2021 — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin a battery sharing service for electric tricycle taxis (so-called “rickshaws”) in India, in the first half of 2022, using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (“MPP e:”), Honda’s all-new portable and swappable batteries. In India, as the economy continues to… Continue reading @Honda: Honda to Begin Battery Sharing Service for Electric Tricycle Taxis in India in the First Half of 2022
@Hyundai: Hyundai Mobis – Fuel Cell Powerpack for Non-road Vehicles
Play Meet Hyundai Mobis’ next-generation fuel cell system, “Hydrogen fuel cell powerpack” that combines hydrogen fuel cell and power pack technology.The hydrogen fuel cell powerpack (30 kW and 50 kW) is a generator that generates electricity by itself, and this system has integrated a fuel cell stack, a high-voltage battery, a hydrogen tank, and a… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Mobis – Fuel Cell Powerpack for Non-road Vehicles
@Ford: Ford and Newlab Announce Startups to Pilot New Electric Vehicle Tech in Mobility Innovation Program
DETROIT, Oct. 28, 2021 – Ford Motor Company and Newlab, a community of experts and innovators applying transformative technology to solve the world’s biggest challenges, today announced the five startups that will participate in the inaugural cohort of the Mobility Studio – a new program focused on supporting the advancement of technologies, product collaborations and… Continue reading @Ford: Ford and Newlab Announce Startups to Pilot New Electric Vehicle Tech in Mobility Innovation Program
@VW Group: Volkswagen Q3 earnings impacted by massive semiconductor shortage – nine-month performance up on the prior year004103
Despite the ongoing structural shortage of semiconductors throughout the industry, Volkswagen delivered around 3.8 million vehicles to customers worldwide in the first nine months (+3.3% compared with the prior-year period). During the reporting period, sales revenue grew to EUR 55.5 billion (+18%) and the operating profit increased by EUR 2.6 billion year on year to… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Q3 earnings impacted by massive semiconductor shortage – nine-month performance up on the prior year004103
@VW Group: Increased range for Audi e-tron 55 quattro: software update for 2019/2020 model years004103
Owners of an Audi e-tron from the 2019 or 2020 model years can now travel farther on a single charge – a new software update will extend their car’s range by up to 20 additional kilometers. This means that Audi isn’t limiting efficiency increases to new models, but also boosting the efficiency of cars already… Continue reading @VW Group: Increased range for Audi e-tron 55 quattro: software update for 2019/2020 model years004103
@Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for the First Half (April-September) of FY2022
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for September 2021, as well as the cumulative total from January to September 2021 and the first half of fiscal year (from April to September 2021), including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. Go to Source
@Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Launches the All-New GR86
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) commenced sales of the all-new GR86 at GR Garage and Toyota dealers nationwide, on October 28. Go to Source
@Groupe PSA: PR Third Quarter 2021 Shipments and Revenues002702
Stellantis Reports Q3 Net Revenues of €32.6 Billion Significant Commercial Actions and New Product Launches Mitigated Continued Impact of Semiconductor ShortagesFull-Year Guidance Confirmed • Consolidated shipments(1) of 1,131 thousand units, down 27% compared to Q3 2020 Pro Forma(2) primarily due to loss of ~30% of Q3 2021 planned production, or ~600 thousand units, due to unfilled… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Third Quarter 2021 Shipments and Revenues002702
@BMW: BMW to Open BMW M Driving Experience Center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2022.001551
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 28, 2021… BMW of North America announced today the establishment of a new BMW M Driving Experience Center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The newly-constructed venue will host an array of driving classes taught by BMW certified drivers and include vehicle displays, training areas, meeting spaces, a rooftop lounge and hospitality… Continue reading @BMW: BMW to Open BMW M Driving Experience Center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2022.001551