Indonesian ride-hailing startup Gojek plans to make every car and motorcycle on its platform an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 through partnerships with manufacturers and favourable leasing arrangements, co-Chief Executive Kevin Aluwi told Reuters. Gojek announced the plan on Friday under a zero-emission pledge laid out in its first annual sustainability report, which analysts widely… Continue reading Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek to completely switch to electric vehicles by 2030 …
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Vietnam’s answer to Tesla has U.S. in its electric sights
By James Pearson, Phuong Nguyen 8 Min Read HAIPHONG, Vietnam (Reuters) – Move over Tesla, how about a VinFast? A labourer works in VinFast’s factory in Hai Phong City, Vietnam, April 22, 2021. Picture taken April 22, 2021. REUTERS/Thanh Hue That’s the proposition being offered by the automobile arm of Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup. It’s… Continue reading Vietnam’s answer to Tesla has U.S. in its electric sights
Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen
MUMBAI — Surging COVID-19 infections have forced Suzuki, Honda and Toyota to temporarily idle production in India as the government urges manufacturers to redirect industrial-use oxygen for medical use. Maruti Suzuki will shut down two auto plants in Manesar and Gurugram from Saturday through May 9 to free up oxygen used for manufacturing. The plants will… Continue reading Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen
Thursday Morning Auto News, Apr 29, 2021
China’s Baidu to launch paid driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing – Reuters Huawei deepens dive into EVs, seeks control of small automaker- Reuters Volkswagen plans renewable investments in CO2 reduction push – Reuters Ford CEO expects chip shortage impact to bottom in Q2, production rebound in second half of year – CNBC GM makes deals… Continue reading Thursday Morning Auto News, Apr 29, 2021
Suzuki Misano concept is EV two-seater with motorbike cues
The Suzuki Misano concept is a sporty two-seater which is claimed to combine the company’s “two souls” of manufacturing cars and motorbikes, styled by a group of 24 masters students at the Istituto Europeo di Design (European Institute of Design). The design is inspired by Suzuki’s brand values, as well as the famous comedy film… Continue reading Suzuki Misano concept is EV two-seater with motorbike cues
Nexteer Automotive Elevates Software Engineering Organization
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As vehicles are fast becoming more software-enabled, cloud-connected devices, global OEMs’ needs are growing exponentially in software-enabled steering features and other software-centric motion control applications. Consequently, Nexteer Automotive is elevating its global Software Engineering organization to meet the ever-expanding software needs of its global OEM customer base. Software… Continue reading Nexteer Automotive Elevates Software Engineering Organization
@niche: CNBC: Toyota truck subsidiary and EV start-up ink deal for electric trucks000827
The Hino Motors logo is displayed at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor, is teaming up with an Israeli electric vehicle start-up to develop electric trucks, buses and commercial vehicles. REE Automotive, which is based in Tel Aviv,… Continue reading @niche: CNBC: Toyota truck subsidiary and EV start-up ink deal for electric trucks000827
@niche: Hino Motors, Ree Automotive Partner To Bring New Technologies To Commercial Vehicles000826
This is the FlatFormer platform that Hino Motors unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. This was … [+] jointly developed with REE Automotive. Hino and REE are forming an alliance to advance electrified and autonomous technology in commercial vehicles. REE Automotive Image Hino Motors, the Toyota subsidiary that makes commercial vehicles and diesel engines,… Continue reading @niche: Hino Motors, Ree Automotive Partner To Bring New Technologies To Commercial Vehicles000826
@Toyota: Financial results for Fiscal year ended March 31,2021
Toyota Tsusho announced financial results for Fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. Below are the main items of Consolidated Results based on IFRS. (Unit: Billion yen) FY2019 FY2020 Change Gross profit 639.8 607.6 (32.2) Operating profit 210.3 213.0 +2.7 Profit before income taxes 224.8 221.4 (3.4) Profit attributable to owners of the parent 135.5 134.6… Continue reading @Toyota: Financial results for Fiscal year ended March 31,2021
@Toyota: Toyota Indiana Welcomes Two, All-New Vehicles to Line-Up
Princeton Plant Will Invest $803 Million, Add 1,400 Jobs and Drive Toward Electrified Future PRINCETON, Ind. (April 28, 2021) – With its 25th anniversary right around the corner, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) is poised to celebrate with gusto as it announces an investment sure to drive the team through the next 25 years and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Indiana Welcomes Two, All-New Vehicles to Line-Up