Volvo Cars introduces refreshed Volvo XC90 SUV Volvo Cars has today unveiled a refreshed version of its best-selling XC90 large SUV, the company’s top-of-the-line flagship, adding a newly-developed fuel-saving engine option that marks the next step in the company’s ambitious electrification strategy. The refreshed XC90 for the first time offers customers Volvo’s advanced… Continue reading Volvo Cars introduces refreshed Volvo XC90 SUV
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Volvo Cars takes major step towards its electrified future with a range of new hybrid powertrains
Volvo Cars takes major step towards its electrified future with a range of new hybrid powertrains Volvo Cars has today taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly-developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range going forward. The company has upgraded… Continue reading Volvo Cars takes major step towards its electrified future with a range of new hybrid powertrains
BMW Group and Daimler AG invest more than €1 billion in joint mobility services provider
BERLIN, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Game-changing new player to enter growing market for urban mobility Vision: all-electric, autonomous, on-demand mobility Five joint ventures to be established: REACH NOW, CHARGE NOW, FREE NOW, PARK NOW, and SHARE NOW Services already have roughly 60 million customers worldwide Plans to create up to 1,000 new jobs worldwide… Continue reading BMW Group and Daimler AG invest more than €1 billion in joint mobility services provider
Ford Investigating Process for U.S. Emissions Certification Concerning Road Load
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The following can be attributed to Kim Pittel, group vice president, Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company: “In September, a handful of employees raised a concern through our Speak Up employee reporting channel regarding the analytical modeling that is part of our U.S. fuel economy and emissions compliance process. At Ford,… Continue reading Ford Investigating Process for U.S. Emissions Certification Concerning Road Load
UPDATE 2-Ford investigating possible problems with fuel economy, emissions tests
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it had hired outside experts to investigate its vehicle fuel economy and testing procedures after employees raised concerns, and did not know whether it would have to correct data given to regulators or consumers. The logo of Ford is seen during the 88th International Motor Show… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Ford investigating possible problems with fuel economy, emissions tests
Overtaking lane for startup technologies around the world
STARTUP AUTOBAHN has completed its fifth round in Stuttgart From 2019 “THE NEXT GREEN THING” will place a major focus on sustainability in the search for startups Since its formation in 2016, over 150 projects with more than 100 startups have been carried out at Daimler Series production maturity in record time for what3words and… Continue reading Overtaking lane for startup technologies around the world
Urban mobility startup Zoov raises €5.25 million to roll out its e-bikes throughout France
With all the hype surrounding e-scooters in recent months, we’ve almost forgotten about their close cousin, e-bikes. French startup Zoov is an electric bike sharing service offering another clean mobility option for cities.
The startup has announced that it is raising €6 million in Series A funding led by daphni, C4 Ventures and Road Ventures. BNP Paribas Développement and the Banque des Territoires have also participated in the funding round.
Founded in 2017, Zoov lets people book an electric bike at any time of day, using GPS to guide them to their destination. The startup offers ultra-compact stations in the densest areas, requiring neither public investment nor civil engineering.
With the funding, Zoov plans to launch in four cities throughout France following a five-month trial with 200 e-bikes in the Saclay neighbourhood of Paris, in collaboration with local communities and around 20 companies. The startup will also pursue its product development plan by expanding its team of ..
Ford Motor Company to Procure Locally Sourced Michigan Wind Energy Through Collaboration with DTE Energy
Dearborn Truck Plant and Michigan Assembly Plant, which produce Ford’s iconic F-150, Raptor and Ranger trucks, is on target to be powered by 100 percent locally sourced renewable energy by January 2021 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2019 – Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn Truck Plant, home of the Ford F-150 and Ford Raptor, Michigan Assembly Plant,… Continue reading Ford Motor Company to Procure Locally Sourced Michigan Wind Energy Through Collaboration with DTE Energy
Motiv Power Systems Welcomes Ford Industry Veteran, Matt O’Leary, as New CEO
“This transition is really a natural byproduct of the tremendous market success that Motiv has experienced, and the future growth plans we are putting in place,” said O’Leary. “The number of recent key partner and supplier agreements Motiv has secured over the past year, including sales to USPS and a strategic partnership with Winnebago, as… Continue reading Motiv Power Systems Welcomes Ford Industry Veteran, Matt O’Leary, as New CEO
BMW Group Plant Dingolfing to create up to 2,000 secure jobs in e-mobility
Dingolfing. The mobility of tomorrow is being turned into reality to a large extent in Dingolfing. Ilka Horstmeier, the new director of the BMW Group’s plant in Lower Bavaria, is convinced of this: “We want to, and will, emerge as a winner in our industry’s technological transformation. And we will continue to pioneer future topics… Continue reading BMW Group Plant Dingolfing to create up to 2,000 secure jobs in e-mobility