Automotive industry Ex-Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer becomes CEO of electric bus maker The 58-year-old’s role at Switch Mobility is part of drive to expand the business Andy Palmer was ousted from Aston Martin last year after a disastrous slump in the luxury carmaker’s share price following its flotation in 2018. Photograph: Greg Baker/AFP via… Continue reading Ex-Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer becomes CEO of electric bus maker
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Dr Andy Palmer to drive Switch Mobility’s strategic new initiatives
Dr Andy Palmer: “I believe we have all the required ingredients to become a leading global e-bus and e-truck player, trail-blazing the way to zero-carbon public transport.” Switch Mobility Ltd, the electrified commercial vehicles group backed by the Hinduja Group, today announced its formal launch by combining the electric commercial vehicle operations of Ashok Leyland… Continue reading Dr Andy Palmer to drive Switch Mobility’s strategic new initiatives
@VW Group: Klaus Zellmer: “Higher Performance on Demand”003381
Mr. Zellmer, in 2020 you joined the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, where you are responsible for sales, marketing, and after sales. Did your appointment to the board coincide with a new era in which car manufacturers are having to make so many fundamental changes? Klaus Zellmer: The shift to electric… Continue reading @VW Group: Klaus Zellmer: “Higher Performance on Demand”003381
Valeo to provide 48V e-powertrain to Omega Seiki
French automotive supplier, Valeo and Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide electric powertrains for the Omega Seiki’s vehicle range. Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated motor and Inverter) along with the Powertrain Control Unit for OSM’s cargo three-wheelers ‘Rage+… Continue reading Valeo to provide 48V e-powertrain to Omega Seiki
Bosch Car Service: At Home in the Future for the Past 100 Years
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as… Continue reading Bosch Car Service: At Home in the Future for the Past 100 Years
@FCA: Stellantis México reportó el mejor junio en ventas desde 2012
1 de julio de 2021 , Ciudad de México – Stellantis México reportó en junio ventas de 7,301 unidades, un crecimiento de 61% comparado con junio de 2020. El mejor junio desde 2012. Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo vendió 18 unidades. Alfa Romeo Giulietta colocó en el mercado mexicano 8 unidades. Chrysler Chrysler vendió 18 unidades, un… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis México reportó el mejor junio en ventas desde 2012
ATLIS Motor Vehicles Secures $300 Million Capital Commitment From Global Emerging Markets (GEM)
MESA, Ariz., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ATLIS Motor Vehicles, Inc. (ATLIS) announced a $300 million capital commitment from GEM Global Yield, LLC SCS (GGY), a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. Under the agreement, GEM will provide ATLIS with a Share Subscription Facility of up to $300 million for a 36-month term following the public… Continue reading ATLIS Motor Vehicles Secures $300 Million Capital Commitment From Global Emerging Markets (GEM)
@Hyundai: Researcher Revealed: Kia’s Very First Dedicated Electric Vehicle EV6
People are paying more attention than expected to Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6. Within 40 days of its release, it achieved the number of pre-orders of 30,000 units, far exceeding the production target of 13,000 units this year. Here’s the secret to the EV6’s popularity – there are so many known features. But… Continue reading @Hyundai: Researcher Revealed: Kia’s Very First Dedicated Electric Vehicle EV6
Ghost Raises $100M for Breakthrough in Autonomous Driving Safety
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ghost today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D financing, fueling the development of its autonomous driving system that features a revolutionary breakthrough in crash prevention. Returning investors Sutter Hill Ventures and Founders Fund participated in the round, along with a new commitment from Coatue. Ghost… Continue reading Ghost Raises $100M for Breakthrough in Autonomous Driving Safety
Extension of Valmet Automotive´s battery testing facilities progressing rapidly
Construction work for the expansion of the Valmet Automotive Battery Test Center (BTC) in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany is progressing rapidly. The installation of six additional fireproof test rooms has largely been completed. Test operations are scheduled to start as early as September. The expansion of testing capacities for high-voltage batteries is taking place in parallel… Continue reading Extension of Valmet Automotive´s battery testing facilities progressing rapidly