Bugatti will diversify its line-up and usher in electrification following the signing of a partnership with EV specialist Rimac but will continue to offer internal combustion engines in the long-term. The ultra-exclusive French brand is now part of the Croatia-based Rimac Group, having partnered with Rimac Automobili to form new company Bugatti Rimac LLC. As part of this joint venture, Bugatti… Continue reading Bugatti to launch EVs but also retain ICE power
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New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
The UK’s new car market continued its post-pandemic recovery in June, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal, but semiconductor supply issues hampered a stronger bounce back. A total of 186,128 new cars were registered in June, which represents a 28% improvement on the same period in 2020, when dealerships were… Continue reading New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
Pittsburgh’s Locomation puts a convoy twist on autonomous trucking
The Pittsburgh Strip District, once home to Industrial Age giants Alcoa, Heinz, U.S. Steel and Westinghouse, has evolved over the past decade into a technology and robotics hub, and notably, a testbed of autonomous vehicles. That activity has more recently spilled out beyond Smallman Street, so-called Robotics Row, past the confines of the Strip District… Continue reading Pittsburgh’s Locomation puts a convoy twist on autonomous trucking
The Station: Bird has drama in San Francisco, drone delivery startup Zipline raises $250M
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Happy 4th of July! For those of you who are actually checking your emails today while getting some sun at an overcrowded beach or diligently grilling hot dogs,… Continue reading The Station: Bird has drama in San Francisco, drone delivery startup Zipline raises $250M
Uber, Tesla, and Rivian are locked in a war for talent. Here’s how much they pay their employees.
Insider has analyzed salary data from some of the top transportation-tech companies. The list includes Tesla, Uber, Rivian, and Amazon-owned Zoox. The data comes from filings shared with the US government. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The war for talent between transportation technology companies is heating up, as the incumbents and upstarts poach… Continue reading Uber, Tesla, and Rivian are locked in a war for talent. Here’s how much they pay their employees.
@Geely: LEVC launches new VN5 electric van in Europe
Following a UK launch last November, LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is now launching its new electric van, VN5, in Europe.Designed, engineered and manufactured at LEVC’s award winning production plant in Ansty, Coventry – the UK’s only dedicated electric vehicle factory – VN5 can enhance the green footprint of any business. LEVC’s VN5 uses of… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC launches new VN5 electric van in Europe
@Ford: The Future of Electrification Is Here. What Are We Going to Do About It?
By Brett Wheatley, TransLoc CEO and Vice President of Mobility Businesses, Autonomous Vehicles LLC, Ford Motor Company With the growing shift to electrification, we are on the cusp of dramatically altering something that hasn’t changed in decades: The way we move. From personal vehicles to scooters and bikes, electrification is creating new forms of accessible… Continue reading @Ford: The Future of Electrification Is Here. What Are We Going to Do About It?
German Manager Magazin: Nissan and Envision AESC build battery factory in Sunderland, England000917
The Japanese auto company Nissan wants to invest heavily in its plant in Sunderland, England, despite Brexit. A new electric car is to be produced there in the future. Nissan and its Chinese partner Envision AESC also want to build a completely new plant for batteries in the city. The plant with a capacity of… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Nissan and Envision AESC build battery factory in Sunderland, England000917
@Daimler: 05. Jul 2021 Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group plan to pioneer a European high-performance charging network for heavy-duty […]
July 05, 2021 – The three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group have signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The joint aim is to initiate and accelerate the build-up of charging infrastructure… Continue reading @Daimler: 05. Jul 2021 Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group plan to pioneer a European high-performance charging network for heavy-duty […]
Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
Exciting, isn’t it, to get the first clues on the reinvention of Jaguar from CEO Thierry Bolloré? The promise of a unique brand positioning, a Range Rover-esque luxury philosophy and the internal design competition that achieved in three months what normally takes 18 all whet the appetite for what’s to come by 2025. But as… Continue reading Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar