Japanese satellite firm Axelspace raises $24m in Series C funding

Axelspace, one of Japan’s pioneers in microsatellite technology, announced raising $24 million in a Series C funding round from a slew of local venture investors. Sparx Innovation participated in the funding round through The Space Frontier Fund while Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment Co joined via its Japan Co-Invest III Limited Partnership. Japan Post Investment Group,… Continue reading Japanese satellite firm Axelspace raises $24m in Series C funding

Autonomous startup WeRide raises new funds, at $3.3b valuation …

WeRide, an autonomous driving startup backed by Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, said on Thursday that it has raised hundreds of millions of dollars valuing the company at $3.3 billion. WeRide, which is testing vehicles in California, China’s southern city of Guangzhou and central city of Zhengzhou, did not disclose details on the size of the… Continue reading Autonomous startup WeRide raises new funds, at $3.3b valuation …

Renault Group: Nissan contributes -€73 million for first quarter 2021 to Renault’s earnings

 Nissan contributes -€73 million for first quarter 2021 to Renault’s earnings Boulogne-Billancourt, May 11th, 2021 Nissan released today its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (April 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021). Nissan’s results, published in Japanese accounting standards, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (January 1st to March 31st,… Continue reading Renault Group: Nissan contributes -€73 million for first quarter 2021 to Renault’s earnings

@Renault: Renault Group: Nissan contributes -€73 million for first quarter 2021 to Renault’s earnings000218

 Nissan contributes -€73 million for first quarter 2021 to Renault’s earnings Boulogne-Billancourt, May 11th, 2021 Nissan released today its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (April 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021). Nissan’s results, published in Japanese accounting standards, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (January 1st to March 31st,… Continue reading @Renault: Renault Group: Nissan contributes -€73 million for first quarter 2021 to Renault’s earnings000218

Indonesia and Thailand bet big on vehicle electrification

There are growing indications that the ASEAN could be seeing growth in electric mobility in the near future. According to an LMC Automotive report, there have recent developments in vehicle electrification in South East Asia, especially in the region’s two key markets of Indonesia and Thailand. Indonesia, which has one of the world’s richest reserves… Continue reading Indonesia and Thailand bet big on vehicle electrification

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: QUARTERLY INFORMATION AT MARCH 31, 2021000214

PRESS RELEASE #RenaultResults First quarter revenues supported by price discipline in a still disturbed environment due to the pandemic Group revenues reached €10 billion (-1.1%) in the first quarter of 2021. At constant exchange rates1, revenues would have been up 4.4%. Automotive excluding AVTOVAZ revenues were stable at €8.6 billion. The highlight of the quarter… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: QUARTERLY INFORMATION AT MARCH 31, 2021000214

Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek to completely switch to electric vehicles by 2030 …

Indonesian ride-hailing startup Gojek plans to make every car and motorcycle on its platform an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 through partnerships with manufacturers and favourable leasing arrangements, co-Chief Executive Kevin Aluwi told Reuters. Gojek announced the plan on Friday under a zero-emission pledge laid out in its first annual sustainability report, which analysts widely… Continue reading Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek to completely switch to electric vehicles by 2030 …

@Daimler: Daimler Truck AG makes significant management and organizational changes in preparation for an independent future

Daimler Truck AG is making significant changes to its management structure ahead of the spin-off and separate listing planned for late 2021 Daimler Truck AG reaffirms strategic goals: Improving profitability and leading role in the transformation of the commercial vehicle business The reorganization will see more entrepreneurial freedom and greater product development responsibility given to… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Truck AG makes significant management and organizational changes in preparation for an independent future

German Handelsblatt: Truck subsidiary: Daimler Truck reorganizes management prior to partial IPO

Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum The development of software, electronics and engines – whether diesel engines or alternative drives – will be centralized in the new Truck Technology Group (TT) business unit. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt With a view to the IPO planned for the end of the year, Daimler’s truck subsidiary has reorganized its management.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Truck subsidiary: Daimler Truck reorganizes management prior to partial IPO