Tag: Mobility

Dana Incorporated Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors, Reaches Agreement with Icahn Capital

MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Icahn Capital, whereby Brett Icahn and Gary Hu, both of whom are portfolio managers at Icahn Capital, will join the Dana Board of Directors, effective immediately, and stand for election at the company’s 2022… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors, Reaches Agreement with Icahn Capital

@niche: REE Automotive introduces P7 fleet platform for mystery delivery company targeting 370-mile range001546

At CES 2022, REE Automotive announced the start of trials of its all-new EV platform specifically designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans called the P7. According to REE, this new entirely flat platform was designed based on specifications from one of the world’s largest delivery companies. REE Automotive ($REE) is an e-mobility solutions company… Continue reading @niche: REE Automotive introduces P7 fleet platform for mystery delivery company targeting 370-mile range001546

ALD Plans to Acquire LeasePlan To Create New Global Mobility Company

The ALD-LeasePlan deal will put 3.6 million vehicles under the same management. File photo: ALD Automotive ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, two of the world’s largest fleet leasing companies, announced Jan. 6 they will combine forces to create a leading global mobility player that would further the digital transformation of the industry. ALD has signed a… Continue reading ALD Plans to Acquire LeasePlan To Create New Global Mobility Company

Chrysler Unveils EV Concept Vehicle at CES 2022

The Airflow Concept embodies Chrysler’s new contemporary, technology-forward design, featuring an elegantly dynamic profile and LED-illuminated Chrysler wing logo on the cross-car grille/light blade, complementing the Airflow’s sleek, silent electric-powered ride. Photo: Stellantis The Chrysler brand on Jan. 5 revealed  the Chrysler Airflow Concept at CES 2022, giving a glimpse at the electric vehicle positioned… Continue reading Chrysler Unveils EV Concept Vehicle at CES 2022

Interview with Jochen Hermann on AMG’s electrification – WhichCar

“If you know there’s change coming,” says Jochen Hermann, “you had better prepare for the change.” And that’s exactly what AMG’s new chief technical officer is doing. Appointed to the position a little over a year ago, Hermann spent 2016 to 2020 as head of electric drive development for Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler. In that… Continue reading Interview with Jochen Hermann on AMG’s electrification – WhichCar

@GM: GM Brings Powerful New Compute Architecture to Ultra Cruise to Help Enable Door-to-Door Hands-Free Driving January 6, 2022

GM Brings Powerful New Compute Architecture to Ultra Cruise to Help Enable Door-to-Door Hands-Free Driving GM and Qualcomm showcase collaboration at CES that brings first dedicated Snapdragon system-on-chips to GM’s upcoming advanced driver assistance system for fast, robust data processing DETROIT  – GM announced this week that its next-generation hands-free driver assist system, Ultra Cruise,… Continue reading @GM: GM Brings Powerful New Compute Architecture to Ultra Cruise to Help Enable Door-to-Door Hands-Free Driving January 6, 2022

@FCA: Free2Move Begins 2022 With Expansion of Its Subscription Solution to New California Cities

Free2Move Begins 2022 With Expansion of Its Subscription Solution to New California Cities San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Sacramento Join Los Angeles January 6, 2022 , Los Angeles – Free2Move, driven to develop flexible mobility solutions that meet evolving market demands, is accelerating expansion of its Car On Demand service. This all-inclusive monthly subscription… Continue reading @FCA: Free2Move Begins 2022 With Expansion of Its Subscription Solution to New California Cities

Eaton Acquires Royal Power Solutions

DUBLIN, January 05, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicle, energy management, industrial and mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton paid $600 million for Royal Power Solutions, which represents approximately… Continue reading Eaton Acquires Royal Power Solutions

VW sets a date for the reveal of its production-ready electric Microbus

Nearly five years after it first revealed its ID Buzz concept at the Detroit auto show, Volkswagen is finally ready to show off a production-ready version of the beloved vehicle. VW CEO Herbert Diess tweeted that the “legend returns” on March 9th, along with a gif of the automaker’s iconic Microbus. A staple of coastal… Continue reading VW sets a date for the reveal of its production-ready electric Microbus