Achieving the vision of a world where fully autonomous vehicles are both safe and ubiquitous continues to be a long and winding road. Three complementary sensor technologies have emerged in the race to build vehicles that don’t require human intervention: camera, radar and lidar (light detection and ranging radar). Lidar, in particular, is widely considered… Continue reading Luminar’s Austin Russell talks life post-IPO, AV deals and lidar’s future at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
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@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz establishes sustainable battery recycling: Own recycling plant to start in 2023
Mercedes-Benz rolls out its global strategy for recycling automotive battery systems Hydrometallurgy: Innovative technology increases recycling rate to more than 96 percent Own CO2-neutral recycling plant in Kuppenheim, southern Germany: Together with technology partner Primobius and renowned research institutes, the pilot project is scheduled to start in 2023 Cooperation with high-tech partners in China and… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz establishes sustainable battery recycling: Own recycling plant to start in 2023
German Handelsblatt: Board remuneration: Mercedes boss Ola Källenius now earns 6.1 million euros003935
Ola Källenius Im Durchschnitt haben die Mercedes-Vorstände im vergangenen Jahr 2,1 Millionen Euro verdient. (Foto: dpa) Für Mercedes-Benz lief es zuletzt prächtig. Trotz des branchenweiten Chipmangels konnte der Stuttgarter Autobauer seinen Betriebsgewinn im vergangenen Jahr mehr als vervierfachen, auf 29,1 Milliarden Euro. Die Umsatzrendite stieg auf 12,7 Prozent. So profitabel war die Marke mit dem Stern… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Board remuneration: Mercedes boss Ola Källenius now earns 6.1 million euros003935
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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: BMW announces record profit – dividend more than triple003927
BMW i4 The future of the car manufacturer is electric – and characterized by a focus on luxury. (Photo: Reuters) The BMW Group reports record results for the past year 2021. The bottom line is that Munich posted a net profit of 12.5 billion euros, which is more than three times as much as in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: BMW announces record profit – dividend more than triple003927
German Manager Magazine: ID.Buzz, Anton Piech, Tesla, Nickel, Palladium: manage:mobility from manager magazin001606
One of the most spectacular electric car projects in Europe is hidden behind the name Piëch Automotive. Anton Piëch (43), son of the car patriarch Ferdinand Piëch, wants to launch a puristic high-end electric sports car with a “miracle battery” on the market in 2024. He had gathered an all-star team around him: Former Volkswagen… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ID.Buzz, Anton Piech, Tesla, Nickel, Palladium: manage:mobility from manager magazin001606
German Manager Magazin: Volocopter: Dirk Hoke replaces Florian Reuter and is to prepare for the IPO001605
The search for a new boss is over. The air taxi startup Volocopter, which has come under pressure, hires Dirk Hoke (52). The former head of the armaments and space division of airbus will take over the management post from long-time boss Florian Reuter (42) in September, the company announced on Tuesday. The manager magazin… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volocopter: Dirk Hoke replaces Florian Reuter and is to prepare for the IPO001605
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Volkswagen imposes temporary order freeze for hybrid models003907
Volkswagen Customers have recently had to put up with very long waiting times. (Photo: dpa) Persistent problems in the chip supply and with further deliveries are forcing VW to temporarily stop orders for several models with hybrid drives. This is based on information from dealer circles. In addition, the “currently dramatic situation in Ukraine” is… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Volkswagen imposes temporary order freeze for hybrid models003907
ForTwo to 4×4: How Smart factory became home to Ineos Grenadier – Autocar
Part of Ineos’s success has been to assemble a crack team of manufacturing experts. Torseke was a director at NEVS before joining Valmet Automotive, the Finnish firm that for years made the Boxster and Cayman for Porsche. CEO Philippe Steyer has worked in operational roles for Mercedes, often at Hambach, for 20 years. Stefan Bruhnke, who heads up quality control, is… Continue reading ForTwo to 4×4: How Smart factory became home to Ineos Grenadier – Autocar
Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has inked an MoU with Britishvolt, UK’s foremost investor in battery technologies to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology. The collaboration will support Aston Martin’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025, with the company targeting new standards of repeatable on-track performance, charging time and range. The partners… Continue reading Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries