AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As vehicles are fast becoming more software-enabled, cloud-connected devices, global OEMs’ needs are growing exponentially in software-enabled steering features and other software-centric motion control applications. Consequently, Nexteer Automotive is elevating its global Software Engineering organization to meet the ever-expanding software needs of its global OEM customer base. Software… Continue reading Nexteer Automotive Elevates Software Engineering Organization
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@niche: CNBC: Toyota truck subsidiary and EV start-up ink deal for electric trucks000827
The Hino Motors logo is displayed at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor, is teaming up with an Israeli electric vehicle start-up to develop electric trucks, buses and commercial vehicles. REE Automotive, which is based in Tel Aviv,… Continue reading @niche: CNBC: Toyota truck subsidiary and EV start-up ink deal for electric trucks000827
@VW Group: 2021 Volkswagen Passat wins Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award002941
Apr 28, 2021 Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2021 Passat won Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the midsize car segment. The tenth annual awards recognize new vehicles with Kelley Blue Book’s lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. “Passat has… Continue reading @VW Group: 2021 Volkswagen Passat wins Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award002941
@VW Group: Spectacular world premiere of || the new ID.4 GTX002943
The new ID.4 GTX demonstrated its impressive dynamics and sportiness at its world premiere in Berlin, which was held in a hangar at the former Tempelhof Airport. The centrepiece of the event was a 525 square metre ramp with a gradient of 37.5%, which the ID.4 GTX climbed with no problems at all, thanks to… Continue reading @VW Group: Spectacular world premiere of || the new ID.4 GTX002943
@VW Group: Volkswagen Way to Zero Convention002941
Volkswagen Way to Zero Convention will be broadcast live on Thursday, April 29th, from 09:00am – 07:00pm CEST (07:00am GMT – 05:00pm GMT). Satellit: EUT 10 Transponder (digital): B03 / Ch. K, Slot 3-3 Downlink Frequency: 11.060,200 MHz Polarisation: X Video Std: 1080i/50 Hz PAL Audio Channels: Channel 1: German Channel 2: English (IT) Modulation:… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Way to Zero Convention002941
@VW Group: 28Apr Italdesign partners with Williams Advanced Engineering to create complete high-performance EV solution •Complete upper pre…002941
Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) today announce a unique new partnership that will provide the upper premium automotive sector with a complete high-performance EV production solution. Combining a state-of-the-art composite electric vehicle rolling chassis from WAE with turn-key vehicle development services from Italy’s world-famous Italdesign, the joint venture will enable both newcomers and established… Continue reading @VW Group: 28Apr Italdesign partners with Williams Advanced Engineering to create complete high-performance EV solution •Complete upper pre…002941
IRP Systems announces $31M series C to further accelerate its Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrain offerings and expand its global reach
IRP Systems provides TrueDrive™, a revolutionary electric powertrain that enables high performance and efficiency while reducing the weight, size and overall cost of the powertrain in electric vehicles of all sizes. Using the company’s cutting-edge electric motors and controllers, electric vehicle manufacturers can eliminate the industry’s tradeoff between cost and performance. “The automotive industry is… Continue reading IRP Systems announces $31M series C to further accelerate its Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrain offerings and expand its global reach
CEO Mary Barra bets GM can grow beyond cars and trucks – Reuters
(Reuters) – Pam Fletcher wants to change the way General Motors Co makes money. The veteran GM engineer’s Global Innovation team is looking for new enterprises to expand the automaker’s sources of revenue well beyond vehicle sales and is incubating ventures from commercial delivery services to vehicle insurance, to address future markets worth an estimated… Continue reading CEO Mary Barra bets GM can grow beyond cars and trucks – Reuters
Porsche makes its case for an all-electric Taycan wagon
Porsche has always gone its own way when it comes to creating new vehicles. It is, after all, the company that continues to stick to the wacky idea that putting the weight of an engine in the rear of a sports car is a great idea. (It is!) So, bucking the crossover trend to create… Continue reading Porsche makes its case for an all-electric Taycan wagon
@VW Group: Start of construction of new electric car plant in China002934
Volkswagen Group China has begun construction of an all-new MEB plant at Volkswagen Anhui recently. As the third of the Group’s pure-electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in China, following completion of the Anting (SAIC VW) and Foshan (FAW-VW) plants, the Volkswagen Anhui plant will be powered by green energy from day one. Due for completion mid-2022,… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of construction of new electric car plant in China002934