CEO Herbert Diess told CNN Business on Thursday that the world’s second largest automaker has “seen the worst” of a chip shortage that badly dented its third quarter earnings. “We had really a challenging quarter,” Diess told Anna Stewart during an interview. “We have better [chip] supply now and hopefully months after months we can… Continue reading CEO says Volkswagen has ‘seen the worst’ of the chip shortage – CNN
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Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in EV sector appreciated by VW and Ford CEOs – Teslarati
By Joey Klender Posted on October 28, 2021 Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in the electric vehicle sector has been recognized by Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Farley, who both recognized the automaker and CEO Elon Musk’s efforts as the benchmark for the sector. It is no secret Tesla and Musk have been… Continue reading Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in EV sector appreciated by VW and Ford CEOs – Teslarati
GM can ‘absolutely’ catch Tesla in EV sales by 2025, says CEO Mary Barra – CNBC
GM can ‘absolutely’ catch Tesla in EV sales by 2025, says CEO Mary Barra CNBC Mary Barra Says GM Can Catch Up To Tesla In EV Sales By 2025 GM Authority GM CEO is confident they can catch up to Tesla by 2025, but we’re skeptical Electrek Barra: GM Will “Absolutely” Catch Tesla In US EV Sales By… Continue reading GM can ‘absolutely’ catch Tesla in EV sales by 2025, says CEO Mary Barra – CNBC
@Honda: Honda Introduces Initiatives for the Utilization of Honda Mobile Power Pack, portable and swappable batteries
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
@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