Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round

Volocopter is in the final stages of providing new, sustainable mobility options for cities around the world. Their future services range from electric autonomous air taxis flying passengers directly and safely to their destinations to transporting goods with the company’s VoloDrone. Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is a leader in the urban air… Continue reading Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round

Sixt SE Announces Senior Management Succession Plan

Erich Sixt took over the company in 1969 from his father when it was still a local brand in Munich, Germany. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt CEO Erich Sixt will resign from his position on the management board after the annual general meeting on June 16 of this year. Sixt (76) has helmed Sixt for… Continue reading Sixt SE Announces Senior Management Succession Plan

CNG dispensing units, EV charging points likely to come up at dhalaos in south Delhi

The civic body had recently proposed 93 sites to IGL for a feasibility study. New Delhi: To promote green mobility and clean fuel, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has decided to set up ‘green zones’ at selected abandoned dhalaos or vacant sites with the help of IGL. These zones will have CNG dispensing units, battery… Continue reading CNG dispensing units, EV charging points likely to come up at dhalaos in south Delhi

Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in February

The monthly two-wheeler sales continue to see consistent growth. The top five players that make up for nearly 80-90 percent of the market delivered upbeat sales numbers. However, on a month-on-month basis, a few manufacturers delivered muted or flat performance due to supply chain concerns as a result of shortage of semiconductors and container availability… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in February

Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year

India’s and Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose is among the top five finalists for the 2021 World Car Person of the Year award. The five names were announced today when 93 World Car Awards (WCA) jurors from 28 countries collectively voted for the finalists by secret ballot. KMPG tabulated the vote results. To be eligible, award… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year

Fluid Truck, the Zipcar of commercial trucks, raises $63M to take on rental giants

Fluid Truck has built an app-based platform that aims to take away the pain and cost of owning or leasing commercial vehicles, all while grabbing market share from established companies like Penske, Ryder and U-Haul.  Now, it has the capital to help it get there. The Denver-based company said Tuesday it raised $63 million in… Continue reading Fluid Truck, the Zipcar of commercial trucks, raises $63M to take on rental giants

Uber spins out delivery robot startup as Serve Robotics

Postmates X, the robotics division of the on-demand delivery startup that Uber acquired last year for $2.65 billion, has officially spun out as an independent company called Serve Robotics. TechCrunch reported in January that a deal was being shopped to investors. Serve Robotics, a name taken from the autonomous sidewalk delivery bot that was developed and… Continue reading Uber spins out delivery robot startup as Serve Robotics

Electric vehicle spotlight (EVS): Faraday Future

We continue to spotlight up-and-coming or lesser-known electric vehicle companies, with Faraday Future. The Los Angeles based-automaker has had its fair share of ups and downs and controversies around electric vehicle technologies. With its first production EV in road testing, Faraday Future remains an automaker to watch. Faraday Future has come a long way in… Continue reading Electric vehicle spotlight (EVS): Faraday Future

@FCA: En febrero Stellantis reportó ventas de 5,176 unidades en México

2 de marzo de 2021 , Ciudad de México – Stellantis en México reportó en febrero ventas de 5,176 unidades. Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo vendió 7 unidades. Chrysler Chrysler vendió 25 unidades, un crecimiento de 39% versus febrero de 2020. Dodge Dodge reportó en febrero ventas de 630 unidades. Dodge Attitude fue el vehículo con mayor… Continue reading @FCA: En febrero Stellantis reportó ventas de 5,176 unidades en México

TomTom share buyback program periodic update, 22-26 February 2021

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2 March 2021, 07:30 CEST – TomTom (TOM2), today announced that it has repurchased 459,250 ordinary TomTom shares at an average price of €7.70 per share in the period from 22 February 2021 up to and including 26 February 2021. The aggregate consideration of this repurchase was €3.5 million. These repurchases were made… Continue reading TomTom share buyback program periodic update, 22-26 February 2021