Tag: Volvo

Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybertruck engineering is done and deliveries may start this year ‘if we get lucky’ (TSLA)

Tesla’s Cybertruck could hit the road as early as this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday.  On a conference call, Musk said the truck’s design is complete. “If we get lucky, we’ll be able to do a few deliveries toward the end of this year, but I expect volume production to be in 2022,”… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybertruck engineering is done and deliveries may start this year ‘if we get lucky’ (TSLA)

Isuzu to source truck engines from Cummins for key models

TOKYO — Isuzu Motors will outsource diesel truck engines to Cummins, a U.S. engine supplier, in a move designed to allow the Japanese commercial vehicle maker to focus on emerging technologies, Nikkei learned on Wednesday. The arrangement begins later this year and is expected to help save tens of millions of dollars in research and… Continue reading Isuzu to source truck engines from Cummins for key models

Navistar to collaborate with GM, others on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks

By Ben Klayman 4 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Truck maker Navistar International Corp said on Wednesday it will collaborate with U.S. automaker General Motors Co and others to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell powered commercial truck and supporting fueling network. FILE PHOTO: A new hydrogen fuel cell truck made by Hyundai is pictured ahead of… Continue reading Navistar to collaborate with GM, others on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks

German Manager Magazine: Autonomous Driving: Ranking of the leading companies from Waymo to Tesla000527

Who is better? Between Tesla-Boss Elon Musk (49) and John Krafcik (59), who runs the Alphabet subsidiary Waymo, which emerged from Google’s car project, has developed something that looks like an ego fight. Tesla’s approach has nothing to do with fully autonomous driving, Krafcik explained in the Interview with manager magazin. “It doesn’t work that… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Autonomous Driving: Ranking of the leading companies from Waymo to Tesla000527

@Geely: Geely Auto 2020 Sales Reach 1.32 Million Units

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited completes revised annual sales target of 1.32 million units 2021 sales target set at 1.53 million units More modular architecture based models to be unveiled in 2021 2021 January 06, Hangzhou, China. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely) has reported that its December 2020 sales (including sales of Lynk & Co-branded vehicles… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto 2020 Sales Reach 1.32 Million Units

Faraday Future to push forward with EV project in China will enlist Geely’s help: Sources

The company told prospective investors this month it plans to locate the plant in a “tier one Chinese city” and envisions that it will have the capacity to make over 100,000 vehicles a year in its initial phase, one of the sources said. By Yilei Sun and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI: Embattled startup Faraday Future will… Continue reading Faraday Future to push forward with EV project in China will enlist Geely’s help: Sources

EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

Brussels, 24 December 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit. “There is no other… Continue reading EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

@Ford: Ford Shares Connected Car Data with Other Manufacturers to Help Make Journeys Safer – Even if You Don’t Drive a Ford

Ford cars to share information about potential road safety incidents to help warn road users – including drivers of other manufacturer vehicles, as well as Fords – of hazards ahead Local Hazard Information connected car technology already warns other Ford drivers of safety incidents; now even more drivers will benefit from road safety warnings Reciprocal… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Shares Connected Car Data with Other Manufacturers to Help Make Journeys Safer – Even if You Don’t Drive a Ford

Hyundai becomes third OEM to invest in Israel’s UVeye

Israel-based UVeye, a developer of automated vehicle-inspection systems, has secured strategic investments from Hyundai Motor Company and several other investors to accelerate the company’s global expansion plans. The company counts Volvo and Toyota Motor Corporation among its early backers. The company has raised more than $40 million (Rs 296 crore) from carmakers and other strategic… Continue reading Hyundai becomes third OEM to invest in Israel’s UVeye