Tag: Daimler

AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global electric commercial vehicle (ECV) market  size is estimated to grow by USD 364.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 36.92%  during the forecast period.  Growing focus on reducing… Continue reading AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions

German FAZ: The green trucks are there, the customers aren’t007698

Daimler Truck’s electric trucks have long since arrived in distribution transport; customers of the world’s largest truck manufacturer have been using them to deliver packages, vegetables and components for over a year. Series production of the E-Actros 600 will also begin in November – and the Baden-Württemberg company wants to use this vehicle on long-haul… Continue reading German FAZ: The green trucks are there, the customers aren’t007698

German FAZ: Kraftakt007697

Johann Sommer drives a truck. Every working day. He has loaded Heineken beer, which he brings from the brewery in Holland to the German Heineken central warehouse in Duisburg. The route is driven twice a day. That’s nothing special in itself, but since the beginning of the year Sommer has been touring with other colleagues… Continue reading German FAZ: Kraftakt007697

Mystery Audi test car hints at extreme electric 4×4

Audi appears to be gearing up for the launch of a hardcore electric off-roader, with a distinctive prototype having been spotted testing at a company facility in Germany. Although based on the upcoming Q6 E-tron Sportback, it’s significantly taller and wider than the regular electric SUV. It appears to have a more aggressive front bumper… Continue reading Mystery Audi test car hints at extreme electric 4×4

Daimler Truck eyes half of Europe sales from EVs in 2030: Report

Daimler Truck is looking for half of its European sales via electric trucks from 2030, Reuters reported, citing Karin Radstrom, the head of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks unit.  Radstrom, slated to take charge of the entire group the coming month, aims to sell as many as 30,000 electric trucks, translating to half of Daimler’s s total… Continue reading Daimler Truck eyes half of Europe sales from EVs in 2030: Report

Corporate communications veteran Sushant Balsekar passes away

Sushant Balsekar, a renowned corporate communications and public relations professional, passed away last week. Balsekar, a 46-year-old journalist turned communications veteran, had over two decades of experience in the industry. He was serving as the head of corporate communications at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. Prior to this role, he managed communications at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles… Continue reading Corporate communications veteran Sushant Balsekar passes away

JSW MG Motor India to launch luxury car brand; first car by March 2025

BENGALURU (Reuters) – JSW MG Motor India, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and JSW Group, said on Monday it will launch a luxury car brand, aiming to sell its first premium cars by the first three months of 2025. Under the brand, called ‘MG Select’, the company will launch four products over the next… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India to launch luxury car brand; first car by March 2025

German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567

The commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler trucks wants its electric truck for long-haul routes from the end of November Mercedes Benz Series production at the Wörth plant. With a battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt hours (kWh), the eActros 600 will enable a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging, as the company announced on Sunday… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567

@niche: STELLANTIS BLOWS UP REAL GOOD.003532

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter goes in-depth on the travails of Stellantis’ CEO Carlos Tavares, as he confronts the company’s U.S. operations, which have pirouetted into The Abyss. In “On The Table,” we present a short advertising film from Mercedes-Benz featuring Bradley Cooper and the all-new G-Class EV. We also take another look at the all-new, fourth-generation Bentley… Continue reading @niche: STELLANTIS BLOWS UP REAL GOOD.003532