Tag: Mobility

@VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369

Former Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, celebrates his 95th birthday on 1st July 2021. This provides the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the career of a man still looking ahead with curiosity and great openness ¬– characteristics that made him highly successful as a… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369

@BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.001254

Mountain View, CA (June 30, 2021)… BMW i Ventures announced today the creation of a new $300 million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. This marks BMW i Ventures’ second dedicated investment fund,… Continue reading @BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.001254

Volvo targets 621-mile EV range by 2030 as part of tech focus

Volvo boss Håkan Samuelsson has unveiled plans for the firm to become a leader in the premium electric car market, through the use of new technology that it says will boost the range, safety and functionality of its cars. The plans were detailed at the Swedish firm’s Tech Moment event. Introducing the event, Samuelsson said that… Continue reading Volvo targets 621-mile EV range by 2030 as part of tech focus

Citroen UK boss: 90% chance of imminent Ami UK launch

Citroën UK boss Eurig Druce has told Autocar that there is now a high likelihood that the diminutive Ami EV will be officially sold in the UK.  The short-range two-seater launched last year in Citroën’s home market, and now with 10,400 statements of interest registered on a dedicated Ami website, confirmation of an imminent UK launch is… Continue reading Citroen UK boss: 90% chance of imminent Ami UK launch

Yamaha invests in Indian used two-wheeler platform CredR

Bangalore-based CredR (Incredible Technologies Private) used two-wheeler platform has raised Rs 48.1 crore ($ 6.5 million) in its latest round led by Yamaha Motors, existing investors Omidyar Network India, Eight Roads Ventures, with participation from automotive focused Astarc Ventures. The company creates an omnichannel buying experience, through a chain of flagship showrooms across Maharashtra, Karnataka,… Continue reading Yamaha invests in Indian used two-wheeler platform CredR

@Renault: Renault eWays ElectroPop000245

PRESS RELEASEJune 30th, 2021 Renault eWays ElectroPop: a historic acceleration of Renault Group’s EV strategy to offer competitive, sustainable & popular electric vehicles Renault Group makes a historic acceleration in its EV strategy, leveraging its technological and industrial assets along with 10 years of experience in electric mobility to make bold choices and offer competitive,… Continue reading @Renault: Renault eWays ElectroPop000245

@Ferrari: Ferrari achieves the highest level of FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme Certification000131

Maranello, 30 June 2021 – Ferrari awarded the three stars of FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme. The programme developed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile aims at helping key players in the motorsport and automotive sector measure and enhance their environmental performance by means of an independent certification process.  The FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme is based… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari achieves the highest level of FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme Certification000131

Founders of Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi eye global growth after $4.4b IPO

From working at a foot massage company to setting up China’s biggest ride-hailing firm, Will Wei Cheng has navigated several hurdles on the path to taking Didi Global Inc public in a $4.4-billion New York float. As Cheng rose to the upper echelons of Chinese technology entrepreneurs, he faced challenges including tough competition, intense criticism for Didi after rape and murder cases linked to its drivers… Continue reading Founders of Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi eye global growth after $4.4b IPO

@Nissan: New Nissan Qashqai hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe000379

2021/06/30 Third generation of Nissan’s pioneering elevates the Crossover experience for customers again Stunning design, electrified & efficient powertrains and intuitive technology in a “just the right size” package Designed, developed and produced in UK PARIS (30th June 2021) – Nissan’s all-new Qashqai crossover is beginning to appear in the showrooms, but customer orders have… Continue reading @Nissan: New Nissan Qashqai hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe000379