Stuttgart/Wörth am Rhein — Due to the split of Daimler into two independent companies on 1 December, Daimler Truck transferred the first batch of historical Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles and parts of its truck and bus archive to the location in Wörth at the end of November. For this purpose a convoy of low-loaders and historical… Continue reading @Daimler: Split of Daimler into two independent companies
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German Handelsblatt: Inadmissible defeat device: BGH will probably sentence Audi for the first time to pay damages in diesel affair003363
Workers at the Audi plant in Neckarsulm The car manufacturer defends itself in court against claims for damages from customers. (Photo: dapd) Karlsruhe The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will probably for the first time sentence the automaker Audi to compensation for damages because the group installed manipulated VW diesel engines in its vehicles. During… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Inadmissible defeat device: BGH will probably sentence Audi for the first time to pay damages in diesel affair003363
German Handelsblatt: EQE SUS in preparation: Mercedes strengthens business in China – fully electric giant sedan planned from 2024003362
Mercedes EQE Mercedes boss Ola Källenius is planning a new offshoot of the EQE in China: A SUS – a hybrid of SUV and sedan. (Photo: Reuters) Munich There aren’t many things that make Mercedes managers jealously squint at BMW. One of these few cases is of course the fact that the eternal rival from… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: EQE SUS in preparation: Mercedes strengthens business in China – fully electric giant sedan planned from 2024003362
Zeon Charging to set up 400 EV chargers across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu-based electric charging infrastructure company Zeon Charging has confirmed plans to invest Rs 250 crore in setting up EV charger infrastructure in the State. An MoU to that effect was signed recently in the presence of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin at the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2021 in Coimbatore. Early this year,… Continue reading Zeon Charging to set up 400 EV chargers across Tamil Nadu
Ford and Rivian scrap plans to co-develop EV
Ford and electric vehicle start-up Rivian have scrapped plans to jointly develop an EV after mutually deciding to focus on their own projects. Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed the decision to Automotive News and said the firm will now proceed with increasing global EV production to 600,000 annually by 2023. “Right now, we have growing confidence in our ability to win… Continue reading Ford and Rivian scrap plans to co-develop EV
Autos & TransportationGerman union fears new Tesla works council will be top heavyNovember 24, 2021
A logo of the electric-vehicle maker Tesla is seen near a shopping complex in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) – A works council being set up by Tesla staff at the company’s new Gruenheide plant near Berlin risks being… Continue reading Autos & TransportationGerman union fears new Tesla works council will be top heavyNovember 24, 2021
@GM: Buick Reimagines Future Mobility with World Premiere of Smart Pod and GL8 Flagship Concept Vehicles
Buick Reimagines Future Mobility with World Premiere of Smart Pod and GL8 Flagship Concept Vehicles 2021-11-19 SHANGHAI – Buick today showcased its innovation with the global introduction of two forward-looking concept vehicles – the Smart Pod and GL8 Flagship – at Auto Guangzhou 2021, this year’s leading automotive industry event in southern China. Created… Continue reading @GM: Buick Reimagines Future Mobility with World Premiere of Smart Pod and GL8 Flagship Concept Vehicles
Ionity lands €700 million investment from BlackRock, automakers to expand EV fast-charging network
Ionity, an electric vehicle fast-charging charging network provider whose owners include Daimler AG and Volkswagen Group, has scored a €700 million ($783 million) investment from BlackRock Global and existing shareholders to expand its footprint across Europe. The company, which was founded in 2017, installs ultra-high-speed EV charging stations. It was launched as a joint venture… Continue reading Ionity lands €700 million investment from BlackRock, automakers to expand EV fast-charging network
GM: Jeep maker misstates legal complaint’s facts, misrepresents actions
General Motors Co. says the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks misstated facts and misrepresented its actions in a legal complaint seeking to reinstate its lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. Wayne County Circuit Court last month dismissed GM’s civil suit claiming “billions” of dollars in damages after FCA executives bribed United Auto Workers officials in efforts… Continue reading GM: Jeep maker misstates legal complaint’s facts, misrepresents actions
@VW Group: More than 5,000 new fast charging points by 2025: Massive expansion by IONITY strengthens Audi’s charging offering004249
A well-developed charging infrastructure forms the very backbone of electrified mobility. That is why IONITY is investing around 700 million euros to install more than 5,000 additional fast-charging points by 2025. As such, the joint venture – in which Volkswagen, with its Porsche and Audi brands, has a stake – is creating more than 1,000… Continue reading @VW Group: More than 5,000 new fast charging points by 2025: Massive expansion by IONITY strengthens Audi’s charging offering004249