BMW is accelerating its push towards net zero carbon and sustainable manufacture with a pledge to reduce per-vehicle CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030, when measured across the “entire value chain”. “Sustainability means much more for BMW than merely building and selling electrically powered vehicles,” said Thomas Becker, head of sustainability and mobility. “Only a comprehensive… Continue reading BMW targets 40% emissions cut by 2030
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Cruise hopes ramping its robotaxi service will U-turn its cash burn
Cruise, the General Motors subsidiary dedicated to commercializing autonomous vehicles, saw a jump in expenses during the second quarter as the company launched its first commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco. Cruise’s expenses hit around $550 million compared to $332 million during the same quarter of last year. Operating losses in the second quarter topped… Continue reading Cruise hopes ramping its robotaxi service will U-turn its cash burn
@GM: General Motors and Livent Enter Long-Term Lithium Hydroxide Supply Agreement July 26, 2022
Livent’s battery-grade lithium hydroxide, made primarily from lithium extracted at its brine-based operations in South America, to be used in production of GM’s electric vehicles 100% of Livent’s downstream lithium hydroxide processing for GM to transition to North America over the course of the agreement Both companies prioritize commitment to responsible operations and sustainable supply… Continue reading @GM: General Motors and Livent Enter Long-Term Lithium Hydroxide Supply Agreement July 26, 2022
Zoox robotaxi with supercar DNA rolls toward SF, Vegas, Seattle streets
The Zoox robotaxi has more in common with a supercar than you think. Look past the Zoox’s breadbox-shaped exterior and inside is the same carbon fiber cabin that can be found in a McLaren. “Yes, we know that supplier very well,” Andy Piper, Zoox’s VP of vehicle development, told TechCrunch, when it’s pointed out that… Continue reading Zoox robotaxi with supercar DNA rolls toward SF, Vegas, Seattle streets
Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
Uber is expanding its electric vehicle rides through its new “Comfort Electric” option to more cities, and since most of its electric rides come from Tesla vehicles, the ride-hailing company has started sending notifications about how to open Tesla door handles, which can be confusing for first-time riders. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort… Continue reading Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
GM’s 2Q profits down 40% amid supply challenges, reaffirms full-year guidance
General Motors Co.’s second-quarter profits dropped roughly 40% year-over-year amid nagging supply-chain disruptions, even as the Detroit automaker forecast production improvements in the second half of the year and maintained its full-year earnings guidance. GM on Tuesday reported $1.7 billion in net income for the April-June period, down from $2.8 billion in the same period last… Continue reading GM’s 2Q profits down 40% amid supply challenges, reaffirms full-year guidance
Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
Uber’s decision to not offer wheelchair-accessible service in every US market does not violate the federal law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals, a federal judge ruled this week. The ruling represents a win for the ride-hailing service, which has been criticized by disability advocates for providing only limited wheelchair-accessible service in a handful of cities.… Continue reading Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
@Toyota: Stratospheric Balloon Robots: Our Portfolio Company Near Space Labs is Hiring
Image courtesy of Near Space Labs Geospatial imagery plays a key role in understanding where people live, how they move or utilize infrastructure, and how energy consumption is transforming our world. Our portfolio company Near Space Labs is aiming to disrupt the industry by democratizing access to Earth imaging captured with its high-quality, cost-effective and… Continue reading @Toyota: Stratospheric Balloon Robots: Our Portfolio Company Near Space Labs is Hiring
Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Uber’s premium electric car service is arriving in more US cities, the company said. Uber Comfort Electric, which is more expensive than Uber X but not as posh as Uber Black, is now available in seven additional cities, including Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Austin, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. In May, Uber launched Comfort Electric in… Continue reading Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
@BMW: Sustainability at the core of the corporate strategy002148
Munich. The BMW Group continues to adhere to its ambitious sustainability targets and will reduce its CO2 emissions by 40 per cent per vehicle by 2030 across the entire value chain compared to 2019. “We are consistently driving the issue of sustainability with our innovations,” says Thomas Becker, Head of Sustainability and Mobility at the… Continue reading @BMW: Sustainability at the core of the corporate strategy002148