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SheerDrive raises seed round funding from Group Landmark

Representative Image Ahmedabad: SheerDrive, a Mumbai-based digital used-car platform, has successfully closed its seed round funding with Group Landmark, a TPG portfolio company, and India’s leading automobile retail chain with more than 80 facilities across 27 cities. SheerDrive aims to transform and streamline the way pre-owned cars are bought and sold. It offers an online… Continue reading SheerDrive raises seed round funding from Group Landmark

European refrigerated truck rental firm to buy 1,000 full-electric Volta trucks

The Petit Forestier Group has agreed to purchase 1,000 Volta Zeros to accelerate its transition towards cleaner energies and represents Volta Trucks’ largest sale to date. Volta Trucks and the Petit Forestier Group, the European leader in refrigeration rentals, have joined forces to make a refrigerated 100% electric commercial vehicle available for rental from 2022.… Continue reading European refrigerated truck rental firm to buy 1,000 full-electric Volta trucks

Zimbabwean Investor Reveals a 1048hp Hypercar: The Naran – GTspirit

The Naran is the latest of a series of sports cars created by start up companies looking to build a name for themselves in the car industry. It’s built around the BMW M8 super GT with an entirely new design. The company calls it a hyper-coupe and is meant to give thrilling experience of a… Continue reading Zimbabwean Investor Reveals a 1048hp Hypercar: The Naran – GTspirit

Hyundai Motor Group Launches ‘HTWO’ Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand

With HTWO, Hyundai Motor Group is stepping up efforts for the development of a next-generation hydrogen fuel cell system that can be applied to various forms of mobility such as UAM, automobiles, vessels and trains. Not only will the next-generation fuel cell system be available for many different mobility products and services, it will deliver… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Launches ‘HTWO’ Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand

Magna’s EyeQ5-based ADAS system adopted by European carmaker

Magna and Mobileye have collaborated since 2007 on developing leading-edge driver-assistance systems. A premium automaker in Europe will soon be able to offer industry-leading driver assistance features across a larger portion of its vehicle line-up using the next generation of camera-based driver assistance from Magna. The Magna Gen5 ‘one-box’ solution is a Mobileye EyeQ5-based system – one… Continue reading Magna’s EyeQ5-based ADAS system adopted by European carmaker

GM CEO Barra defends the company’s pickup production despite its EV push – Detroit Free Press

In a nearly hour-long interview on the Freakonomics Radio podcast, General Motors CEO Mary Barra talks about the automaker’s electric vehicle strategy and President Donald Trump, among many other topics. One of the main subjects is GM’s aggressive push to bring electric vehicles to market faster than it anticipated. But Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio, pointed out that despite GM’s… Continue reading GM CEO Barra defends the company’s pickup production despite its EV push – Detroit Free Press

Used car platform AUTO1 drives for growth at Autohero retail arm

By Douglas Busvine, Nadine Schimroszik 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) – German used-car trading platform AUTO1 will ramp up direct auto sales to consumers next year, co-founder and CEO Christian Bertermann told Reuters on Thursday, after reporting its first clear quarterly profit. FILE PHOTO: A handout photo taken March 21, 2019 shows co-founder and co-CEO… Continue reading Used car platform AUTO1 drives for growth at Autohero retail arm

@GM: General Motors Signs MoU with Nikola to Supply Hydrotec Fuel Cell Systems

General Motors Signs MoU with Nikola to Supply Hydrotec Fuel Cell Systems 2020-11-30 Global supply agreement focused on GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Class 7/8 trucks Non-binding MoU replaces previous transaction announced Sept. 8, 2020 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Signs MoU with Nikola to Supply Hydrotec Fuel Cell Systems

@VW Group: Brake or coast? ||The ID.4(((ID.4 – power consumption (NEDC) in kWh/100 km: 16.9–16.2; CO₂ emission in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.)))’s intelligent energy recuperation concept

Brake energy recuperation, in other words energy recovery when decelerating, greatly boosts the range of any electric vehicle. In the new Volkswagen ID.4, this follows a concept aimed at maximum efficiency. It’s a difficult question: what should happen when drivers of electric vehicles take their foot off the right-hand pedal to initiate a thrust phase?… Continue reading @VW Group: Brake or coast? ||The ID.4(((ID.4 – power consumption (NEDC) in kWh/100 km: 16.9–16.2; CO₂ emission in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.)))’s intelligent energy recuperation concept

Mercedes-Benz Vans announces next-generation eSprinter based on newly developed ”Electric Versatility Platform”

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December 2020

Stuttgart

Next-generation eSprinter will offer optimal solutions, including for U.S. and Canada 350 million euro investment in Electric Versatility Platform Requirements for eSprinter defined in close collaboration with customers: Three battery and multiple body configurations make next-generation eSprinter perfect fit for nearly every business from panel van and people mover to chassis for box bodies Platform plays key role in advancing Mercedes-Benz Vans’ strategy: Leading in electromobility and profitable growth worldwide Stuttgart, Germany. Mercedes-Benz Vans is accelerating down its road to full electrification and will make all of its model ranges available with a battery-electric drivetrain with a focus on reliability, quality and optimized total cost of ownership (TCO). To create even greater added value for customers in the future, Mercedes-Benz Vans developed the new Electric Versatility Platform for the large van segment. This innovative e-drive platform will be the technical basis for the next-generation eSprinter. The core elements of the new platform are three modules that enable the greatest possible flexibility in the development and design of different body types. This allows for new eSprinter body configurations previously only available with combustion engines.
“The next generation eSprinter will enable us to make many more body variants available. This will ensure we meet the requirements of our customers across multiple sectors in the future, while offering the advantages of locally emission-free electric drive,” said Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. “The Sprinter has been demonstrating our competence in the transport field for a quarter of a century. In the field of electromobility, we have initiated many innovations in recent years. With the implementation of our accelerated electrification strategy, we’re combining the best of both worlds – our innovation and expertise!”
Mercedes-Benz is convinced of the ecological and economic advantages of battery-electric vans and will continue to push forward its plans to bring electrically powered vans to the market in all segments. The Mercedes-Benz Vans division is accelerating its electrification strategy and pursuing leadership in electric drive by fast-tracking development of its new Electric Versatility Platform for the large van segment. This innovative e-drive platform will underpin the next generation of eSprinter, a product that will aim for best-in-class performance. With an investment of 350 million euros, the Electric Versatility Platform will play a key role in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ plans for emission-free transportation, and will offer optimal solutions, including for the U.S. and Canada. As the next generation eSprinter will be produced CO2 neutral, this will be yet another step toward realizing Daimler’s ”Ambition 2039.”
Today, Mercedes-Benz Vans is already the EV market leader with a share of more than 30% of the midsize and large van segments in Europe. Following the eVito and eSprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans will ultimately cover the battery-electric range in all commercial transporter segments with the future eCitan.
The development of the Electric Versatility Platform significantly underlines the refocused Mercedes-Benz Vans’ strategy, which, among other things, enshrines leadership in the field of electromobility.
Mercedes-Benz Vans has refocused its strategy in line with the passenger car division, focusing on the following subject areas:
Clear positioning as a premium brand for commercial and private customers
Mercedes-Benz Vans is sharpening its profile as a premium provider of future-oriented transport solutions for commercial and private customers. Leveraging growth potential
Central to the new strategy is a disciplined focus on sales and high-margin markets and segments to advance profitable growth worldwide. In parallel with the expansion of its activities in Europe, the company will continue to grow its presence in China and North America. Intensifying customer loyalty and growing recurrent revenues
Mercedes-Benz Vans will further intensify its cooperation with customers to ensure products and services are perfectly tailored to their needs. Leading position in electric drives and digital solutions
Mercedes-Benz Vans' objective is to set new standards in the van segment with customer- and future-oriented solutions. In addition to electromobility, the networking of vehicles and digital solutions are also consistently being further developed. Reduced costs
In order to improve profitability and increase competitiveness, fixed costs will be reduced. Profitability also plays a key role against the backdrop of the transformation to emission-free and connected mobility.

Press Contact

Thomas C. Rosenthal

Global Technology Communications Mercedes-Benz Vans – Future Transportation & adVANce

thomas_christian.rosenthal@daimler.com

Tel: +49 176 30933075

Florian Hofmann

Manager Global Technology Communications Mercedes-Benz Vans

florian.hofmann@daimler.com

Tel: +49 160 8693546

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