@Ford: Ford’s Jim Baumbick to Oversee Quality; Armstrong, Rowley, Falotico to Retire; Craig to lead Global Lincoln Business

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Three Ford Motor Company senior leaders – Joy Falotico, Stuart Rowley, and Steven Armstrong – have announced plans to retire after serving in transformational roles during careers that span more than three decades at Ford. With these changes, Jim Baumbick, vice president, product development operations, cycle planning and internal combustion engine programs, will… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Jim Baumbick to Oversee Quality; Armstrong, Rowley, Falotico to Retire; Craig to lead Global Lincoln Business

Zeekr to enter Europe with radical EV line-up in 2023

Zeekr is set to enter selected European markets in 2023 as part of a globalisation strategy for the Geely-owned electric vehicle company, its CEO has confirmed. In an address to journalists at the launch of the new Zeekr 009 MPV in China, An Conghui said Zeekr was planning to make official its plans to begin sales… Continue reading Zeekr to enter Europe with radical EV line-up in 2023

@Geely: Wed 02 Nov 2022Pinnacles of motorsport meet the pinnacle of hypercars: F1 Champions Emerson Fittipaldi, Jenson Button and the Lotus Evija hypercar com…

Pinnacles of motorsport meet the pinnacle of hypercars [embedded content] Lotus-and-Fittipaldi—Back-Together.mp4 Two race legends drive Evija on the iconic Hethel test track “The next level of performance for hypercars” – Emerson “I am amazed by the agility of it” – Jenson Hethel, UK – 2 November 2022  Two of the most famous names in Formula… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 02 Nov 2022Pinnacles of motorsport meet the pinnacle of hypercars: F1 Champions Emerson Fittipaldi, Jenson Button and the Lotus Evija hypercar com…

Geely’s Zeekr plans electric vehicle sales in Europe in 2023

Geely Automobile, the listed unit of Geely, said earlier this week it plans to spin off Zeekr and float the business. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group’s premium electric car business plans to sell the first electric vehicle produced under the Zeekr brand in Europe next year, Zeekr’s CEO said. Zeekr joins a growing list of Chinese… Continue reading Geely’s Zeekr plans electric vehicle sales in Europe in 2023

Electrify Expo Austin Set to Be Largest EV Demo Event of the 2022 Season

Electrify Expo Austin at COTA, November 12 & 13 Nearly Sold Out World’s Leading EV Brands Available for Test Drives From Cars to E-Bikes, Electrify Expo North America’s Largest EV Testing Grounds Several New Companies Exhibiting and Offering Demo Rides Locals “Show Off” their Unique, Customized Electric Vehicles AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Electrify… Continue reading Electrify Expo Austin Set to Be Largest EV Demo Event of the 2022 Season

EVS POWERED BY ALL SOLID STATE BATTERIES – STILL 10 YEARS AWAY FROM MASS PRODUCTION, SAYS STOREDOT

Pioneer of extreme fast charge battery technology, StoreDot, says that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as semi-solid batteries StoreDot’s CEO asserts the importance of leading battery developers giving a realistic roadmap for the introduction of extreme fast-charging battery technologies StoreDot remains on target for mass production readiness… Continue reading EVS POWERED BY ALL SOLID STATE BATTERIES – STILL 10 YEARS AWAY FROM MASS PRODUCTION, SAYS STOREDOT

ECARX digital head unit launches in Europe in the new smart #1

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ECARX, a global mobility tech company, will see its next-generation digital head unit (DHU) reach European motorists with the continued roll-out of the new smart #1, expected to begin customer deliveries from end of 2022. Continue Reading smart #1 Digital Head Unit by ECARX The ECARX-developed digital head unit,… Continue reading ECARX digital head unit launches in Europe in the new smart #1

Volocopter Raises Additional USD 182 million in Second Signing of Series E Financing Round

BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has raised an additional USD 182 million in the second signing of its Series E funding round. NEOM – the Red Sea’s smart, cognitive region project – and GLy Capital Management of Hong Kong have joined Volocopter’s diverse investor base. This… Continue reading Volocopter Raises Additional USD 182 million in Second Signing of Series E Financing Round

EVS POWERED BY ALL SOLID STATE BATTERIES – STILL 10 YEARS AWAY FROM MASS PRODUCTION, SAYS STOREDOT

Pioneer of extreme fast charge battery technology, StoreDot, says that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as semi-solid batteries StoreDot’s CEO asserts the importance of leading battery developers giving a realistic roadmap for the introduction of extreme fast-charging battery technologies StoreDot remains on target for mass production readiness… Continue reading EVS POWERED BY ALL SOLID STATE BATTERIES – STILL 10 YEARS AWAY FROM MASS PRODUCTION, SAYS STOREDOT

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SHANGHAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group’s (GEELY.UL) premium electric car business plans to sell the first electric vehicle produced under the Zeekr brand in Europe next year, Zeekr’s CEO said. Zeekr joins a growing list of Chinese automakers looking to launch or expand sales of electric vehicles in Europe next year, including… Continue reading Gallery