Tesla on the rise, Mercedes under pressure: This is an example of how much the balance of power in the auto industry has shifted. While Mercedes has lost its relevance, especially on the Chinese market, Tesla is considered a pioneer in electric cars despite company boss Elon Musk’s escapades. German manufacturers are almost hopelessly behind… Continue reading German FAZ: Tesla hui, Mercedes pfui008047
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German Manager Magazine: Punitive tariffs: German car manufacturers are trembling because of the EU decision on Chinese electric cars003689
The EU additional tariffs on the import of electric cars China step despite resistance from Germany finally in force. The EU Commission passed the necessary regulation on Tuesday, according to a document. This regulation will apply from Thursday after publication in the EU Official Journal. A sufficiently large majority of EU states had previously voted… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Punitive tariffs: German car manufacturers are trembling because of the EU decision on Chinese electric cars003689
PowerX partners with Mercedes-Benz to build EV charging network in Japan
Tokyo-headquartered PowerX, a manufacturer of EV charging infrastructure, will lead the rollout and operation of charging stations for Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Japan, a soon-to-be-established wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group that is developing its EV charging network in Japan. PowerX will manufacture and deliver its Hypercharger units and will also oversee charging station development, from… Continue reading PowerX partners with Mercedes-Benz to build EV charging network in Japan
North American Polestar owners can now use the Tesla Supercharger network
Polestar EV owners will soon have a lot more charging options. The company said on Tuesday its lineup now has access to the Tesla Supercharger network in the US and Canada. Future Polestar vehicles will adopt the NACS inlet as standard, and current owners can buy an adapter beginning today at their local Polestar Service… Continue reading North American Polestar owners can now use the Tesla Supercharger network
German Manager Magazine: Edzard Reuter: Ex-Daimler boss is dead003687
The former boss of Daimler, Edzard Reuter, is dead. This was announced by the press spokesman for the Helga and Edzard Reuter Foundation. He died on October 27th in Stuttgart at the age of 96. “The death of Edzard Reuter fills us with great sadness,” said Susanne Eisenmann, Chairwoman of the Helga and Edzard Reuter… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Edzard Reuter: Ex-Daimler boss is dead003687
5GAA: Berlin Technology Demonstrations Highlight Life-Saving Potential of Latest Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Tech
BERLIN, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) last week demonstrated the latest innovations in the Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology family to help achieve “Vision Zero” for all road users. The demonstrations illustrated the potential of 5G-V2X to enable new use cases integrated across multiple automakers, service providers, and mobile network operators. For… Continue reading 5GAA: Berlin Technology Demonstrations Highlight Life-Saving Potential of Latest Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Tech
German Handelsblatt: Ex-Daimler boss: Ex-Daimler boss Edzard Reuter is dead009963
Reuter was CEO of the car company from 1987 to 1995. The new headquarters in Stuttgart was built under his leadership. Now Reuter has died at the age of 96 Go to Source
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE gets more range, bigger battery
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Stoneridge Announces Next MirrorEye® Program on New Freightliner Fifth Generation Cascadia
NOVI, Mich., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced the availability of its next MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System program on Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) new fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia, which begins series production in mid-2025. The MirrorCam System, DTNA’s branded camera monitor system is built on Stoneridge’s industry-leading MirrorEye technology and… Continue reading Stoneridge Announces Next MirrorEye® Program on New Freightliner Fifth Generation Cascadia
German FAZ: Tesla hui, Mercedes pfui008040
Tesla on the rise, Mercedes under pressure: This is an example of how much the balance of power in the auto industry has shifted. While Mercedes has lost its relevance, especially on the Chinese market, Tesla is considered a pioneer in electric cars despite company boss Elon Musk’s escapades. German manufacturers are almost hopelessly behind… Continue reading German FAZ: Tesla hui, Mercedes pfui008040