The winged arrow: the company logo on the roof of the Škoda works in Pilsen. The Czech car manufacturer has belonged to the VW Group since 1991. Image: Imago Without battery production, the Czech Republic as a car manufacturing location could lose touch with electromobility. The government in Prague wants to prevent that. But not… Continue reading German FAZ: Czechs fight for VW battery factory 004069
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@Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: First visit of Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan to Renault Group Refactory in Flins on September 1st, 2022
First visit of Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan to Renault Group Refactory in Flins on September 1st, 2022 First visit of Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan to Renault Group Refactory in Flins on September 1st, 2022 Ashwani Gupta has visited for the first time the Renault Group Refactory, the first European plant dedicated to the… Continue reading @Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: First visit of Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan to Renault Group Refactory in Flins on September 1st, 2022
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian move to partner on electric van production
Mercedes-Benz and Rivian sign Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership and joint production of electric vans – with the objective to set the standard in sustainable and all-electric transportation The planned joint venture will produce bespoke large electric vans for Mercedes‑Benz and for Rivian The companies look to leverage shared investments, shared costs and… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian move to partner on electric van production
Audi India installs over 100 EV chargers across 60 cities
Audi has announced installation of over 100 EV chargers across 60 cities in India. This total includes all Audi India dealerships, workshop facilities and select SAVWIPL Group brand dealerships located across strategic highways in the country. All Audi India dealerships are equipped with a 22kW charger and so far, 16 Audi India dealerships including Audi… Continue reading Audi India installs over 100 EV chargers across 60 cities
@niche: Xos, Inc. to Attend 15th Annual Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference002154
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) (“Xos” or the “Company”), a leading technology company which provides fleet services, software solutions, and manufactures 100% battery-electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, today announced that senior management will participate in the 15th Annual Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference… Continue reading @niche: Xos, Inc. to Attend 15th Annual Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference002154
TSD to Manage Maserati Service Loaner Vehicle Program
TSD’s solutions are used across 84 countries and six continents. The company recently expanded to offer pickup and delivery capabilities. Photo: TSD Mobility software provider TSD Mobility Solutions announced it has become the official software provider for the Maserati Service Loaner Vehicle Program, effective this month. Maserati North America selected TSD after reviewing the success of Maserati’s parent company,… Continue reading TSD to Manage Maserati Service Loaner Vehicle Program
Carlos Ghosn was on the right track, says former Nissan CEO Saikawa – Automotive News
These days, Saikawa is focused again on the mobility world. His new passion is slow-speed, autonomous mobility for congested cities, a field hot for consulting in Japan. Saikawa said he has been approached by several companies but declined to name them. Saikawa believes dense urban areas will evolve into geofenced zones where personal cars are… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn was on the right track, says former Nissan CEO Saikawa – Automotive News
PV, 2- and 3-wheeler wholesales up 18% in August, OEMs eye festive season gains
The automobile wholesales numbers for August 2022 are out, released by apex industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Total despatches of three vehicle segments – passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers – add up to 18,77,072 units, up a strong 18% year on year (August 2021: 15,94,573 units). SIAM did not release the data… Continue reading PV, 2- and 3-wheeler wholesales up 18% in August, OEMs eye festive season gains
VINFAST DELIVERS THE FIRST 100 VF 8 ALL-ELECTRIC SUVS, AND IS READY FOR GLOBAL EXPORT
VinFast delivered the first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam The first global delivery is expected to be in December 2022 HAI PHONG, Vietnam, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — At the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, VinFast held an event to celebrate the deliveries of the first batch of 100 VF 8 all-electric… Continue reading VINFAST DELIVERS THE FIRST 100 VF 8 ALL-ELECTRIC SUVS, AND IS READY FOR GLOBAL EXPORT
Zipline lands departing Verily CFO, Tesla veteran Deepak Ahuja
Zipline has hired departing Verily CFO and Tesla veteran Deepak Ahuja as its first chief business and financial officer, an appointment that comes as the drone delivery and logistics startup accelerates its global expansion in Africa, the United States and other regions. Ahuja, who is leaving his post at Alphabet’s unit Verily Life Sciences, will… Continue reading Zipline lands departing Verily CFO, Tesla veteran Deepak Ahuja