One year after Ford confirmed construction of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich., the first Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production units begin leaving the factory; the all-electric F-150 Lightning goes on sale next spring With 150,000 reservations for F-150 Lightning to date, Ford is investing an additional $250 million and adding 450 more direct… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck, Boosts Investment, Adds Jobs in Michigan
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TVS acquires Swiss e-bike maker EGO Movement
L-R: Sir Ralf Speth, Sudarshan Venu, Daniel Meyer and Ms. Marie TVS Motor Co has acquired a majority stake in European e-bike brand, EGO Movement, thereby marking its foray into the personal e-mobility business. The all-cash deal was conducted through its Singapore Subsidiary TVS Motor (Singapore) and is in line with TVS’ strategy to expand… Continue reading TVS acquires Swiss e-bike maker EGO Movement
German Manager Magazin: Uber: Crash of the mobility service under boss Dara Khosrowshahi in the second division001113
Restore iTunes subscription manager + is processed via your iTunes account and paid for with a purchase confirmation. 24 hours before it expires, the subscription is automatically renewed by one month at the current price of € 24.99. You can cancel the subscription at any time in the settings of your iTunes account. In order… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Uber: Crash of the mobility service under boss Dara Khosrowshahi in the second division001113
@niche: Lightyear reaches $110 million (€93 million) funding milestone in 2021 YTD These funds are used for the further development and production of Lightyea…001240
Strategic investments were made by insurer DELA and investor Joop van Caldenborgh Additional funding solidifies resources for continued development and production of long-range solar car Helmond, the Netherlands, September 16, 2021 – Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world’s first long-range solar car, is proud to announce that it has raised $110 million (€93 million)… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear reaches $110 million (€93 million) funding milestone in 2021 YTD These funds are used for the further development and production of Lightyea…001240
@niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240
Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240
@niche: Rivian For The Win: Electric Vehicle Maker Targets $8B IPO Windfall001242
Electric vehicle maker Rivian, which is backed by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Ford (NYSE: F), and T. Rowe Price, is looking to raise between $5 billion and $8 billion in an initial public offering, Reuters is reporting. The company filed last month confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO that could value the… Continue reading @niche: Rivian For The Win: Electric Vehicle Maker Targets $8B IPO Windfall001242
Vahan Raises $8M in Series A Funding
Vahan, a Bangalore, India-based jobs & livelihood platform for blue-collar workers, raised USD 8m in series A funding. Madhav Krishna, Co-founder and CEO, Vahan The round was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Airtel, SHAKTI VC (led by former Google exec Keval Desai with Eric Schmidt and Michael Dell as LPs), Pioneer Fund (Y… Continue reading Vahan Raises $8M in Series A Funding
Autos & TransportationRivian aims to raise as much as $8 bln in IPO -sourcesSeptember 15, 2021
The logo for electric vehicle startup Rivian is seen on the hood of its new R1T all-electric truck in Mill Valley, California, U.S., January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino/File Photo Sept 15 (Reuters) – Rivian, the Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O)-backed electric vehicle maker that registered last month for a stock market debut, is aiming to raise between… Continue reading Autos & TransportationRivian aims to raise as much as $8 bln in IPO -sourcesSeptember 15, 2021
Bridgestone to roll out up to 3,500 EVBox public chargers in Europe
Tire manufacturer and retailer Bridgestone has formed a long-term partnership with the EVBox Group to deploy up to 3,500 EVBox AC and DC charging ports, powered by EVBox charging management software. The installations will take place across Bridgestone’s European retail and service network, which includes brands such as Speedy and First Stop. Bridgestone’s retail network… Continue reading Bridgestone to roll out up to 3,500 EVBox public chargers in Europe
Ford, Walmart and Argo AI team up to launch autonomous vehicle delivery service
The autonomous vehicle delivery service will be available in Miami, Austin, and Washington, D.C. Self-driving startup Argo AI, automaker Ford Motor Co and Walmart Inc will together launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, and Washington, D.C, the companies said on Wednesday. Initial integration testing is expected to begin later this year, the… Continue reading Ford, Walmart and Argo AI team up to launch autonomous vehicle delivery service