Change in Leadership at Mercedes-Benz Vans and Realignment of the Heritage of Mercedes-Benz

STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Under the leadership of Marcus Breitschwerdt (60), currently Head of Mercedes–Benz Vans, all aspects of brand and corporate heritage incl. the Mercedes–Benz Museum, as well as all business activities in the Classic area will be realigned on January 1, 2022. He will pass his current role as Head of… Continue reading Change in Leadership at Mercedes-Benz Vans and Realignment of the Heritage of Mercedes-Benz

@Nissan: Nissan to enhance EV charging infrastructure with new fast charger rollout across Europe000569

2021/12/02 Nissan partners with leading EV charging suppliers, Allego and E.ON, to provide customers with a comprehensive rapid charger technology offering Extensive rollout of 24kW and 50kW combined CCS and CHAdeMO DC rapid charging units will arrive in Nissan dealerships in 18 countries throughout Europe Advanced charging infrastructure to benefit Nissan Charge and Plugsurfing charging… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to enhance EV charging infrastructure with new fast charger rollout across Europe000569

Grammer investing in more sustainable products: Alternative materials and lightweight design improving economic footprint

Raw materials account for up to 70 percent of the carbon footprint of products  Partnership forged with the Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany: advice on materials, support for life cycle assessments   Grammer AG, December 2, 2021 – Hemp, wood and flax as the basis for biopolymers (plastics made… Continue reading Grammer investing in more sustainable products: Alternative materials and lightweight design improving economic footprint

Honda to make swappable EV batteries in India, sets up sharing service subsidiary

A month after it announced plans to begin a battery sharing service for electric rickshaws in India, in the first half of 2022, using its all new portable and swappable batteries christened ‘Honda Mobile Power Pack e:’, Honda has set up an India subsidiary. Honda Power Pack Energy India, Honda’s new subsidiary for battery sharing… Continue reading Honda to make swappable EV batteries in India, sets up sharing service subsidiary

Indian ride-hailing firm Ola plans IPO in H1 2022, readies superapp

Indian ride-hailing company Ola plans to go public in the first half of 2022, Chief Executive Officer Bhavish Aggarwal said on Thursday, undeterred by the recent volatility and lackluster listing of some start-ups in the country. Ola, backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group, is also gearing up to create something of a “super app” with plans… Continue reading Indian ride-hailing firm Ola plans IPO in H1 2022, readies superapp

Kakao Mobility picks up additional $55M funding at over $4.2B valuation 

Kakao Mobility, the South Korea-based mobility as a service (MaaS) startup behind Kakao T, a ride-hailing app, said it has raised an additional $55 million (65 billion won) from strategic investor GS Retail. This brings its total raised to about $941.4 million (1.11 trillion won) and values it at more than $4.2 billion, a spokesperson… Continue reading Kakao Mobility picks up additional $55M funding at over $4.2B valuation 

16:10 ETDana Incorporated Names New Chief Financial OfficerDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the appointment of Dana veteran Timothy R. Kr…

MAUMEE, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the appointment of Dana veteran Timothy R. Kraus as senior vice president and chief financial officer.  Mr. Kraus succeeds Jonathan Collins, who will be leaving Dana to become CFO of Clarivate plc (NYSE: CLVT), a world-leading information and analytics provider.  Mr. Collins will… Continue reading 16:10 ETDana Incorporated Names New Chief Financial OfficerDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the appointment of Dana veteran Timothy R. Kr…

Autos & TransportationSan Francisco agency opposes Cruise robotaxi application, citing safetyDecember 1, 2021

A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors Corp, is seen outside the company’s headquarters in San Francisco where it does most of its testing, in California, U.S., September 26, 2018. Picture taken on September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Heather Somerville Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register Dec 1 (Reuters) – San… Continue reading Autos & TransportationSan Francisco agency opposes Cruise robotaxi application, citing safetyDecember 1, 2021

@GM: GM and POSCO Chemical Will Build a New North America Factory to Process Cathode Active Material for Ultium Batteries December 1, 2021

Joint venture will help scale battery cell production as GM targets U.S. EV leadership GM is launching more than 30 EVs globally by 2025, including the GMC HUMMER EV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Chevrolet Silverado EV DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors (NYSE: GM) and POSCO Chemical today announced plans to form a… Continue reading @GM: GM and POSCO Chemical Will Build a New North America Factory to Process Cathode Active Material for Ultium Batteries December 1, 2021

Dana Incorporated Names New Chief Financial Officer

MAUMEE, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the appointment of Dana veteran Timothy R. Kraus as senior vice president and chief financial officer.  Mr. Kraus succeeds Jonathan Collins, who will be leaving Dana to become CFO of Clarivate plc (NYSE: CLVT), a world-leading information and analytics provider.  Mr. Collins will… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Names New Chief Financial Officer