Tag: Volvo

German Handelsblatt: General meeting: “Blackberry of the automotive industry”: BMW investors demand end date for combustion engines004293

Oliver Zipse at the BMW Annual General Meeting The CEO wants to stick to his strategy. (Photo: BMW) Less than a decade ago, BMW was still considered a great pioneer in terms of electromobility in this country. In fact, in 2013, with the i3, the Munich-based company was the first German vehicle manufacturer to put… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: General meeting: “Blackberry of the automotive industry”: BMW investors demand end date for combustion engines004293

@Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Geely Automobile Holdings to acquire 34.02% of the shares of Renault Korea Motors000377

Geely Automobile Holdings to acquire 34.02% of the shares of Renault Korea Motors Geely Automobile Holdings (Geely Auto, stock code on SEHK: 0175) and Renault Group have reached an agreement into which Geely Auto will subscribe for 34.02% of the shares in Renault Korea Motors (RKM) through a capital increase mechanism. The deal will be… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Geely Automobile Holdings to acquire 34.02% of the shares of Renault Korea Motors000377

German Handelsblatt: Software: Operating systems for cars: Daimler Truck joins Apex AI004264

Autonomous driving The digitization of cars, such as assistance systems or self-driving technology, requires operating software that, similar to computers or smartphones, enables functions and applications to be carried out quickly, efficiently and safely. (Photo: BOSCH) Daimler Truck takes a “strategic minority stake” in Apex AI. This was announced by the German-American start-up, which already… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Software: Operating systems for cars: Daimler Truck joins Apex AI004264

1,000 workers go on strike at CNH Industrial equipment maker

More than 1,000 workers at two CNH Industrial plants went on strike Monday in search of a better deal with the company that makes agriculture and construction equipment. The United Auto Workers union said Monday the workers in Racine, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Iowa, went on strike at noon after contract talks faltered. The action follows… Continue reading 1,000 workers go on strike at CNH Industrial equipment maker

STOREDOT, THE EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY PIONEER, PREPARES FOR FUTURE GROWTH WITH APPOINTMENT OF TAMIR BEN-MOSHE AS VP OPERATIONS

Tamir brings an abundance of experience from a broad spectrum of sectors and a passion for the fast-track development of sustainable solutions. He joins StoreDot having spent ten years working across numerous industries including pharmaceutical, digital technology, automotive, energy and aerospace. He will report directly to Dr Doron Myersdorf, StoreDot CEO and co-founder. Commenting on… Continue reading STOREDOT, THE EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY PIONEER, PREPARES FOR FUTURE GROWTH WITH APPOINTMENT OF TAMIR BEN-MOSHE AS VP OPERATIONS

AMPLY Power to manage charging for Volvo VNR electric truck fleet in California’s Central Valley

Fleet charging specialist AMPLY Power will support the deployment of two Volvo VNR Electric Trucks operated by Producers Dairy in Fresno. AMPLY managed the design and installation of charging infrastructure at the company’s processing facility, which includes two 150 kW DC fast chargers. AMPLY will also provide ongoing managed charging services through its OMEGA platform.… Continue reading AMPLY Power to manage charging for Volvo VNR electric truck fleet in California’s Central Valley

Auto sales preview: Wedding bells to help Hero Moto, TVS gain mojo back

Analysts said internal combustion engine (ICE) scooter sales also got a boost after several electric scooters caught fire across the country, making riders sceptic of them. NEW DELHI: Wedding bells sounding across the country are helping two-wheeler makers regain their mojo and recover sales during April, analysts tracking the auto sector said. Along with that… Continue reading Auto sales preview: Wedding bells to help Hero Moto, TVS gain mojo back