The Daimler AG Sustainability Report 2019, with the title “SpurWechsel”, will be published on April 22, 2020. As well as the main report section itself, one of the main features this time around is a chapter about strategic sustainability objectives and fields of action. The name SpurWechsel sums it up neatly: the focus is on… Continue reading @Daimler: SpurWechsel – Daimler Sustainability Report 2019
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SparkCharge raises $3.3 million to scale production of its portable, modular charger
SparkCharge, which was profiled in the July/August 2019 issue of Charged, has developed a portable, modular charger that’s designed to provide anytime/anyplace charging on demand. Now the company has announced the closing of $3.3 million in seed round financing led by Point Judith Capital (PJC) with participation from Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund,… Continue reading SparkCharge raises $3.3 million to scale production of its portable, modular charger
Auto Trader Insight: cutting through the uncertainty of COVID-19
Advertisement feature from Auto Trader At a time of uncertainty, information is vital There’s no doubt that the impact of this coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has changed the retail landscape, and its effects will be felt for a long time to come. Whilst no one can predict when things will return to ‘normal’ at a time… Continue reading Auto Trader Insight: cutting through the uncertainty of COVID-19
Indian food delivery startup Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs
Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs, most from its cloud kitchen division, as India’s top food delivery startup scales back some of its businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has drastically affected millions of firms. In a statement, the Bangalore-based startup said it was “evaluating various means to stay nimble and focus on… Continue reading Indian food delivery startup Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs
Lyft: Lyft Announces Date of First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call and Withdraws Full-Year 2020 Guidance
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq:LYFT) (the “Company” or “Lyft”), today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2020 after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. On the same day, Lyft will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m.… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft Announces Date of First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call and Withdraws Full-Year 2020 Guidance
@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER EXPANDS ELECTRIFIED LINE-UP WITH THREE-CYLINDER PLUG-IN HYBRID
For more information about Destination Zero please visit www.jaguarlandrover.com. About Ingenium engines Ingenium, the family of premium diesel and petrol engines designed, engineered and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover, delivers class-leading levels of torque, horsepower and refinement while reducing emissions and fuel consumption. With three, four and six-cylinder variants, the all-aluminium Ingenium engines are built… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER EXPANDS ELECTRIFIED LINE-UP WITH THREE-CYLINDER PLUG-IN HYBRID
UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler to resume Ducato van production at Italy’s Sevel plant
MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) plans to resume production of its Ducato light commercial vehicles at its Sevel plant in central Italy on April 27, a week before a national lockdown imposed by the Rome government is due to end, unions said on Tuesday. FCA intends to make use of a provision in Italy’s… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler to resume Ducato van production at Italy’s Sevel plant
@Ford: Ford is on a Mission to Make Cars Quieter with a New ‘Whisper Strategy’
Where once drivers had to shout to make themselves heard above certain speeds, modern day cars are comparative oases of calm where conversations and music are clearly audible, even at low volumes. Ford’s “Whisper Strategy” delivers lots of small noise improvements around the vehicle that add up to a big difference, helping make journeys more… Continue reading @Ford: Ford is on a Mission to Make Cars Quieter with a New ‘Whisper Strategy’
Vitesco Technologies to Open New R&D Center in China, Underlining the Strategic Focus on Electrified Powertrains
The center, which is going to be built in Tianjin, extends the research and development capacity for zero emission propulsion technologies in the Asia-Pacific region Vitesco Technologies already operates a modern, highly automated plant at the site, where an innovative, fully integrated electric axle drive system has been produced since 2019 Tianjin, China, Regensburg, Germany,… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies to Open New R&D Center in China, Underlining the Strategic Focus on Electrified Powertrains
@Hyundai: Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields at U.S. Manufacturing Plant for Use by Healthcare Workers Across the Country
Assembly of Personal Protective Equipment at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Expands Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” Efforts to Help People Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Donations set to begin this week in the area surrounding West Point, Georgia, followed by deliveries to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency as well as medical facilities in Southern California and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields at U.S. Manufacturing Plant for Use by Healthcare Workers Across the Country