@Geely: Kandi Announces Establishment of China Battery Exchange Technology Co., Ltd.

JINHUA, CHINA, Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary for its battery swapping services: China Battery Exchange Technology Co., Ltd.By establishing the China Battery Exchange Technology Company, Kandi can better monetize its dozens of patents in… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Announces Establishment of China Battery Exchange Technology Co., Ltd.

Tata Motors looks to sell stakes in two units as part of plan to turn debt-free

The divestment plans are critical for the parent of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Automotive Plc, which saw its net consolidated debt soar to ₹68,000 crore as of 31 July from ₹48,000 crore as of 31 March following extensive cash burn due to disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak. “Tata Motors has resumed talks with multiple stakeholders for potential equity stake… Continue reading Tata Motors looks to sell stakes in two units as part of plan to turn debt-free

Nissan to issue $8bn in US-dollar corporate bonds

TOKYO — Nissan Motor will issue $8 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds to offset expected sluggish sales due to the pandemic, hoping to shore up cash reserves to help weather the crisis. Nissan issued domestic corporate bonds in July for the first time in four years. Due to the company’s low rating, the amount… Continue reading Nissan to issue $8bn in US-dollar corporate bonds

@Ford: How To Keep Cities Moving and People Happy with Gabe Klein

By: Alex Roy via the No Parking Podcast Gabe Klein talks about how he likes to reference old photos of street design to demonstrate how far we’ve advanced on some issues, and how far we still have to go to achieve true shared, safe streets. This early 20th century street in Miami, FL demonstrates the chaotic… Continue reading @Ford: How To Keep Cities Moving and People Happy with Gabe Klein

Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z podcast: Here’s what execs who led growth at Uber and HubSpot say tech entrepreneurs should focus on over the next two years to be successful

The following is a transcript from the a16z podcast, created by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, which explores tech, innovation, culture trends, news, and the future.  In this episode, host Lauren Murrow speaks with Andrew Chen, general partner at a16z who previously led the growth team at Uber, and Brian Balfour, the former VP… Continue reading Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z podcast: Here’s what execs who led growth at Uber and HubSpot say tech entrepreneurs should focus on over the next two years to be successful

ALYI Introduces MODUS – The Engineering And Design Team Driving ALYI Electric Mobility Innovation

After initially building a pilot electric motorcycle on a classic BMW R71 clone, ALYI engaged MODUS to bring the pilot into production and begin the design of future electric vehicle platforms. Below is an overview from MODUS co-founder Maro Radenovic on their work with ALYI: MODUS Applied Innovations MODUS is a multi-disciplinary product development firm… Continue reading ALYI Introduces MODUS – The Engineering And Design Team Driving ALYI Electric Mobility Innovation

World NM: McLaren considers sale of global headquarters to raise cash000120

Luxury sports-car maker McLaren Automotive is considering a sale of its global headquarters as part of a refinancing strategy the company announced earlier this year. McLaren sought emergency funds over the summer offering its headquarters and historic car collection as collateral. Existing creditors opposed the plan in court, eventually forcing McLaren to raise 150 million… Continue reading World NM: McLaren considers sale of global headquarters to raise cash000120

New Renault Boss Expects More Cost Cuts, Wants To Follow PSA’s Financial Strategy – CarScoops

It would appear that Renault might have to cut more costs than the 2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in savings it had already planned on, said new CEO Luca de Meo. The new Renault boss, who came over in July from SEAT, didn’t mention exactly how much more money his company would need to save,… Continue reading New Renault Boss Expects More Cost Cuts, Wants To Follow PSA’s Financial Strategy – CarScoops

McLaren considers sale of global headquarters to raise cash

Luxury sports-car maker McLaren Automotive is considering a sale of its global headquarters as part of a refinancing strategy the company announced earlier this year. The U.K. company has also appointed banks to advise on a debt restructuring and equity raise to buttress its balance sheet, it said in a statement Thursday. The company has… Continue reading McLaren considers sale of global headquarters to raise cash