The Volkswagen Group today confirmed its outlook for 2020 and underscored the planned future investments despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “In both 2019 and 2020, we took significant steps towards becoming a leading provider of electric, digital mobility, achieving important milestones”, Group CEO Herbert Diess said at the virtual Annual General Meeting of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. “The… Continue reading @VW Group: Annual General Meeting: Volkswagen confirms outlook for 2020 and underscores future investments
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Jaguar, NTT team up with tech group on remote access software
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss 2 Min Read NEW YORK (Reuters) – Berlin-based technology group IOTA said on Wednesday it has teamed up with several large corporations around the world such as Jaguar Land Rover and NTT Data in the launch of software that would grant consumers remote access and control of items such as cars and… Continue reading Jaguar, NTT team up with tech group on remote access software
@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Showcases Latest Robotics Research Aimed at Amplifying Human Ability in the Home
Capability Development to Dramatically Improve Quality of Life Robot Fleet Learning Is Enabled by Learning from Humans and Simulation Gantry Robot and Soft Bubble Gripper Among Latest Research Prototypes New “Mock Home” Research Lab Allows for Robot Development And Testing Real World Impact is Achieved Through Understanding User Needs and Collaborating with Others in the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Showcases Latest Robotics Research Aimed at Amplifying Human Ability in the Home
New welding machine speeds up production in Latvia further
Wed, Sep 30, 2020 14:01 CET A new spot welding machine has brought many advantages to the Latvian factory. Manual tasks have been reduced and the machine can weld up to six spots on the same surface at a time, which gives a multi doubling of the efficiency. A new spot welding machine, Daching DDI-200-PJ,… Continue reading New welding machine speeds up production in Latvia further
Europcar, Routes Car Rental Form Partnership in Canada
Routes Car Rental announced a new alliance partnership with Europcar, one of the Trusted Car Rental companies in Canada. With this partnership, both Routes Car Rental and Europcar customers will benefit from the same level of quality of service. Routes Car Rental, headquartered in Toronto, offers a 6,000+ vehicles fleet across all categories and serves more than 250,000 customers… Continue reading Europcar, Routes Car Rental Form Partnership in Canada
Enhancing Competitiveness, Safeguarding Viability: Supervisory Board Approves Reorganization Plan
Closure of the tire plant in Aachen at the end of 2021 and of the location for automotive electronics in Karben by the end of 2024, structural adjustments for future prospects in Regensburg, and termination of the joint venture with Osram As things stand, the structural program contains no further comparable structural measures requiring Supervisory… Continue reading Enhancing Competitiveness, Safeguarding Viability: Supervisory Board Approves Reorganization Plan
Electrify America Launches Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Rural Fresno County
Electrify America is working in collaboration with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) and Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW; formerly Envision Solar) to place the rapidly deployed EV ARC™ charging stations in easily accessible public locations. Eight standalone units equipped with Electrify America Level 2 EV chargers are available free of charge to customers:… Continue reading Electrify America Launches Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Rural Fresno County
Nikola Executing Strategy and Vision to Deliver Innovative Technology, Energy and Transportation Solutions
PHOENIX, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) today issued the following statement highlighting key elements of the Company’s strategy and vision to become a global leader in zero-emissions transportation: Continue Reading Nikola continues to make progress on and remains committed to achieving the following milestones: Nikola is a technology disruptor and integrator, working… Continue reading Nikola Executing Strategy and Vision to Deliver Innovative Technology, Energy and Transportation Solutions
Ex-head of Nikola accused of sexual assault
New York: Sexual assault allegations against the founder and former chairman of Nikola prompted additional questions Tuesday about the electric truck startup and its pending deal with General Motors. The allegations by two women concern Trevor Milton, who abruptly resigned September 21 amid accusations of fraud that had led to a big pullback in shares… Continue reading Ex-head of Nikola accused of sexual assault
Hubject and ubitricity are joining forces to foster seamless EV charging all over Europe
Berlin, September 24, 2020 — Hubject and ubitricity are joining forces to foster seamless EV charging all over Europe. Based on this collaboration, ubitricity, and Hubject – both experienced and mature companies being in the market since 2011 (ubitricity) and 2012 (Hubject) – are collaborating to open the 2nd largest charging network in the UK… Continue reading Hubject and ubitricity are joining forces to foster seamless EV charging all over Europe