@niche: Lightyear and MyWheels enter into car-sharing partnershipThe partnership will allow car-sharing customers to drive the first long-range solar cars as …001792

Helmond and Amsterdam, April 20, 2022 – Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world’s first long-range solar car, is partnering with The Sharing Group to supply 5,000 Lightyear Two vehicles to its car-sharing platform MyWheels, the market leader of shared cars in the Netherlands. This high volume series will be available to the MyWheels fleet… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear and MyWheels enter into car-sharing partnershipThe partnership will allow car-sharing customers to drive the first long-range solar cars as …001792

@niche: Full Year 2021 Corporate Update: Sono Motors Solar Technology Delivered to Several Partners and Sion Production Capacity Secured001792

Several B2B Projects for Solar Integration Delivered, Including Solar Buses for Public Transport in Q1 2022, Last Mile Delivery Truck and US RV Retailer in 2021. Between 2021 and Q1 2022 Sono Solar B2B Partner Arrangements Increased From 2 to 17. Signed a Contract Manufacturer With Years of Experience in Production for Premium OEMs, Which… Continue reading @niche: Full Year 2021 Corporate Update: Sono Motors Solar Technology Delivered to Several Partners and Sion Production Capacity Secured001792

LG Magna ePowertrain breaks ground on new facility to build components for GM EVs

LG Magna ePowertrain, a recently launched joint venture between LG Electronics and Magna International, has broken ground on a new facility in Mexico, the JV’s first production footprint in North America. When completed, the 260,000-square-foot plant will produce a multitude of powertrain components to support electric vehicle production from General Motors (GM). LG Magna ePowertrain… Continue reading LG Magna ePowertrain breaks ground on new facility to build components for GM EVs

@Toyota: Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production

Engine, casting investment across four US states furthers vehicle electrification efforts PLANO, Texas (April 19, 2022) – Advancing the company’s commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its U.S. manufacturing plants that build the heart of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The new investment supports the production of four-cylinder engines,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production

@Groupe PSA: PR MEDIA ADVISORY: Stellantis to Announce First Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues on May 5003609

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. announced today that its First Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues will be released on Thursday, May 5, 2022. A live audio webcast and conference call of the Q1 2022 Shipments and Revenues will begin at 1:00 p.m. CEST / 7:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The related press release… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR MEDIA ADVISORY: Stellantis to Announce First Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues on May 5003609

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Suspends Production in Russia003608

AMSTERDAM – Given the rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties, Stellantis has suspended its manufacturing operations in Kaluga to ensure full compliance with all cross sanctions and to protect its employees. Stellantis condemns violence and supports all actions capable of restoring peace. About Stellantis Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA)… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Suspends Production in Russia003608

Daimler: Level 4 autonomous trucks soon in series production

The vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz wants to mass-produce its trucks at Level 4. Also in Germany? Together with the US start-up Torc tinkers Mercedes Benz on the automation of the trucks level 4. The Torc company, which has expanded its tests on the technology, recently approached this goal. The advantages of Truck Automation are multiple: there… Continue reading Daimler: Level 4 autonomous trucks soon in series production

Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production

“Toyota customers want vehicles that are fuel-efficient and electrified,” said Norm Bafunno, senior vice president, Unit Manufacturing and Engineering, Toyota. “These investments allow us to meet customer needs and quickly respond to an evolving market. We are committed to investing in the U.S., and our teams are ready to take on this new challenge.” Toyota… Continue reading Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production

Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Four Additional Cities

CHENGDU, China, 19. April 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focusing on the online ride-hailing industry in China as well as an oprator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced the launch of its proprietary online ride-hailing platform for drivers in four cities in… Continue reading Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Four Additional Cities

Pinnacle Industries’ electric foray gathers momentum

When EKA, the wholly-owned arm of Pinnacle Industries, the Pune-based component manufacturer unveiled its 9-metre electric bus in Pune in early April, it was undoubtedly a major milestone for the company. The company’s top leadership is categorical that it wants to play a key role in India’s emerging EV space, and be a disruptor. As… Continue reading Pinnacle Industries’ electric foray gathers momentum