Munich. The mountain calls – and never more so than in winter. In fact, there is an entire choir of mountain peaks which are attractive for winter sports fans particularly in Munich and the surrounding area. A spontaneous awayday for skiing or sledging is a very appealing option for residents living in the Bavarian capital.… Continue reading @BMW: The mountain calls, the MINI Electric is coming.
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UPDATE 2-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory… Continue reading UPDATE 2-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
UPDATE 1-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory… Continue reading UPDATE 1-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
Continental Online Portal Automates Software Integration for Digitally Connected Vehicle Architectures
Continental Cooperation Portal offers solution for automated software validation as well as integration and shortens development time System integration is a key competency for the development of complex hardware and software for future generations of vehicles Continental Cooperation Portal provides a central communications platform for software projects and can be individually customized Regensburg, January 23,… Continue reading Continental Online Portal Automates Software Integration for Digitally Connected Vehicle Architectures
What Cruise’s self-driving vehicle reveals about GM’s EV ambitions
As Electrek reported, Cruise yesterday unveiled its van-like, self-driving, all-electric vehicle. For the past four years, Cruise (a GM subsidiary) has been repurposing Chevy Bolts — including its four-generation self-driving Bolt that doesn’t have a steering wheel. But now GM’s Cruise has the Origin. The two essential things to consider is that the Origin is… Continue reading What Cruise’s self-driving vehicle reveals about GM’s EV ambitions
South Korean Government to Provide Huge Amount of Financial Support for Small to Midsize Companies Specializing in Semiconductor, Bio-Health, and Future Cars Industries
Process of selecting 250 companies in the fields of system semiconductor, bio-health, and future cars will start on the 23rd. This is a support project that will start this year for the first time by Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) in order to provide personalized support for small to midsize companies that are in… Continue reading South Korean Government to Provide Huge Amount of Financial Support for Small to Midsize Companies Specializing in Semiconductor, Bio-Health, and Future Cars Industries
Cruise Origin – The EV Robo-Taxi Of The Future: Video Recap
Cruise Automation, backed by the General Motors and Honda, recently unveiled a prototype of a production autonomous vehicle, the Cruise Origin. It’s an all-electric, driverless vehicle (no steering wheel or pedals), which can take up to six passengers (or a lot of cargo in the van version) and be used in a ride-hailing service. A… Continue reading Cruise Origin – The EV Robo-Taxi Of The Future: Video Recap
Old PHEV Batteries Get Second Life At EV Bus Charging Station
In the Bergedorf quarter of Hamburg, a container with a total capacity of 500 kWh has been connected to the depot charging network at the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) depot. There, MAN Truck & Bus and VHH want to work together to test how used batteries behave after initial use in vehicles and as a stationary… Continue reading Old PHEV Batteries Get Second Life At EV Bus Charging Station
The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
Some weeks ago, the Obrist Mark II made waves basically because it was a Tesla Model 3 with a combustion engine in the frunk. Fans of the American EV manufacturer jumped to the conclusion that it was the worst Tesla on Earth. How dare Obrist? These fans said it made no sense to put a… Continue reading The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
Toyota union to seek smaller pay rise in 2020 vs last year: NHK
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Toyota Motor Corp is seen at the company’s showroom in Tokyo, Japan June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp’s (7203.T) labour union plans to seek an average pay rise of 10,100 yen ($91.98) per month in wage negotiations this year, public broadcaster NHK reported on… Continue reading Toyota union to seek smaller pay rise in 2020 vs last year: NHK