PTC and Volvo Group Announce Digital Engineering Collaboration

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) and the Volvo Group today announced plans to further increase collaboration around digital engineering. Volvo Group has decided to unify its CAD platforms, which positions PTC’s products to serve as the primary CAD and PLM solutions used in the Volvo Group for complete vehicle design. This world-class solution, which will… Continue reading PTC and Volvo Group Announce Digital Engineering Collaboration

Volvo Buses launches new global electromobility offer

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide. With the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis, Volvo Buses provides a solid platform for sustainable and efficient public transport in cities around the world, along with reliable and profitable operations for customers. “We are committed to leading the… Continue reading Volvo Buses launches new global electromobility offer

@ACTExpo Round-up Day 2: Bollinger Motors, BYD, CityFreighter, ElectraMeccanica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet & ZF – AUTO Connected Car News

Here is the first round-up of all the announcements at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California up until EOD Tuesday August 31. The announcements are in alphabetical order. Included are Bollinger Motors, CityFreighter, ElectraMechannica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet and ZF. Bollinger Motors… Continue reading @ACTExpo Round-up Day 2: Bollinger Motors, BYD, CityFreighter, ElectraMeccanica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet & ZF – AUTO Connected Car News

Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022

Google nabbed another big automaker in its quest to become the default operating system for cars. Honda will soon begin rolling out vehicles with Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS, which includes Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps as the default infotainment. The first Honda vehicles with embedded Android will start rolling… Continue reading Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022

Autos & Transportation · 2:33 PM UTCVolvo Cars gears up for $20 bln IPO in coming weeks, sources sayChina’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced di…

A Pure Electric sign is seen above a Volvo vehicle displayed during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo STOCKHOLM, Sept 15 (Reuters) – China’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced discussions with banks to list its Volvo Cars unit in the coming weeks, three… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 2:33 PM UTCVolvo Cars gears up for $20 bln IPO in coming weeks, sources sayChina’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced di…

Volvo Capital Market Day re-scheduled to spring 2022

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The previously announced Volvo Group Capital Market Day set to take place on November 11, 2021 will be re-scheduled to spring 2022. The new date of the Capital Market Day will be announced well in advance along with information regarding whether attendance at the event will be virtual… Continue reading Volvo Capital Market Day re-scheduled to spring 2022

@Ford: Ford Pro Builds Accomplished Leadership Team Focused on Success of Commercial and Government Customers

Separate within Ford and unique among automakers, Ford Pro is a major result of the Ford+ plan for growth and value creation based on enduring, always-on relationships for customers Led by Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, the global leadership team represents a broad range of backgrounds and capabilities from inside and outside of Ford and… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Pro Builds Accomplished Leadership Team Focused on Success of Commercial and Government Customers

Autos & TransportationChinese automaker Geely hires former Bentley design chief9:14 AM UTC

A building of the Geely Auto Research Institute is seen in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China, Aug. 4, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo BEIJING, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Chinese automaker Geely (GEELY.UL) has hired Stefan Sielaff, the former design chief of British luxury brand Bentley, as China’s manufacturers increasingly turn to new styles to boost sales in… Continue reading Autos & TransportationChinese automaker Geely hires former Bentley design chief9:14 AM UTC