@Daimler: Sustainable and independent energy supply: Lab1886 supports Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Stuttgart/Friedrichshafen.  Zero emissions, long ranges, short refuelling times and a broad application spectrum from passenger cars and buses, to commercial vehicles: the arguments in favour of the fuel cell speak for themselves and make the technology an integral part of the Mercedes-Benz drive strategy. Its potential, with regard to the transformation of energy and transportation,… Continue reading @Daimler: Sustainable and independent energy supply: Lab1886 supports Rolls-Royce Power Systems

@Daimler: 03. Dec 2019StarRides launches in China: Joint venture between Daimler Mobility and Geely Group

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Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group inaugurate ‘StarRides’ Premium Ride-Hailing Service in Hangzhou

The 50-50 joint venture between Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group is based in Hangzhou, where services will be launched with a fleet of 100 vehicles including Mercedes-Benz S-Class, E-Class and V-Class vehicles. StarRides will expand to other major cities in China starting in 2020. As previously announced, Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group will be… Continue reading Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group inaugurate ‘StarRides’ Premium Ride-Hailing Service in Hangzhou

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT INVESTS IN MICRO-MOBILITY WITH NINO ROBOTICS

Boulogne-Billancourt, December 3nd, 2019 –   The Social and Sustainable Impact Department has today signed a partnership with Nino Robotics, designer of a new type of “seated, personal transporters” aimed at changing the perception of transport solutions adapted to people with disabilities or of reduced mobility. Through this investment, the Group is pursuing its mission to develop… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT INVESTS IN MICRO-MOBILITY WITH NINO ROBOTICS

Taiwan’s Ahamani Group inks JV with Renon India to make battery packs

Taiwan-based Ahamani EV Tech has inked a joint-venture with Gujarat-based battery maker, Renon India to produce automobile battery packs for both the domestic and international market. This is Ahamani Group’s second venture in India. Earlier, in June 2019, UrDa Mobility, backed by the Ahamani Group had announced plans for 100,000 e-scooters in the country. The new… Continue reading Taiwan’s Ahamani Group inks JV with Renon India to make battery packs

Valmet Automotive has started battery production in Salo

Valmet Automotive has today started the production of automotive batteries in its new plant in Salo, Finland. The battery plant project has progressed on schedule, and with the ramp up of production volumes, Valmet Automotive will continue recruiting more employees to the Salo plant. Valmet Automotive have today completed the first battery packs destined for… Continue reading Valmet Automotive has started battery production in Salo

Valmet Automotive – 50 years of Finnish car manufacturing

The first car at the Uusikaupunki car plant was completed on November 13, 1969, at 6 am. The car was a Saab 96, unveiled at 3 pm on that day in a gala ceremony to mark the start of car manufacturing. Today, Valmet Automotive has celebrated 50 years of automotive manufacturing at the Uusikaupunki plant with… Continue reading Valmet Automotive – 50 years of Finnish car manufacturing

BMW Invests €400 Million In Dingolfing Plant To Produce iNEXT

The production version of the iNEXT will be produced in Dingolfing, Germany, which requires a €400 million investment. BMW announced a major investment of around €400 million ($443 million) in its largest European production location in Dingolfing, Germany to handle all-electric cars and “autonomous” (called also “highly automated”) models, starting from 2021. The Dingolfing site was… Continue reading BMW Invests €400 Million In Dingolfing Plant To Produce iNEXT

Lucid Motors Marks Official Start Of Construction Of Its Plant

Through an investment of more than $300 million, Lucid should be able to start production within a year from now. Lucid Motors, accompanied by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, announced the start of construction of its electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Casa Grande. The first phase of the factory construction is scheduled for completion in late 2020… Continue reading Lucid Motors Marks Official Start Of Construction Of Its Plant

MAHLE Aftermarket nearing completion of acquisition of thermal management business – Trucks, Parts, Service

MAHLE Aftermarket announced Monday that its integration of BEHR Hella Service (BHS) is proceeding on schedule and the transition will be completed on Jan. 1, 2020. According to the company, the transfer enables BHS customers to order the complete catalog of MAHLE Aftermarket components, and will give MAHLE customers access to a broad portfolio of… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket nearing completion of acquisition of thermal management business – Trucks, Parts, Service