By Joshua Franklin, Anirban Sen 2 Min Read Joby-aircraft-web (Reuters) – Electric passenger aircraft developer Joby Aero Inc is exploring a deal to go public through a merger with a blank-check acquisition firm at a valuation of around $5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Joby has hired investment banks to solicit interest… Continue reading Exclusive: Air taxi startup Joby explores deal to go public – sources
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@VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars over-fulfils European CO2 fleet targets for 2020
Based on preliminary figures, Volkswagen Passenger Cars has exceeded the ambitious European CO2 fleet targets for 2020 and produced around six million grams fewer CO2 than required by law. The passenger car fleet of new vehicles in the European Union achieved average CO2 emissions of 92g/km – the legal CO2 target for the brand was… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars over-fulfils European CO2 fleet targets for 2020
@VW Group: E-offensive gains traction: Volkswagen Group significantly reduces CO2 fleet average in the EU
The Volkswagen Group’s e-offensive is gaining traction: deliveries of electric models in the EU including the UK, Norway and Iceland increased more than fourfold in the year now ended to a total of 315,400 electric vehicles (2019: 72,600). The proportion of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in-hybrids (PHEVs) in the total deliveries rose to 9.7… Continue reading @VW Group: E-offensive gains traction: Volkswagen Group significantly reduces CO2 fleet average in the EU
@VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”
“The most beautiful car I have ever drawn.” Marc Lichte, Head of Audi Design, chose these words in the fall of 2018, when the brand presented the Audi e-tron GT concept as a show car in Los Angeles. Two years later, the first fully electric gran turismo from Audi is about to celebrate its premiere… Continue reading @VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”
Volkswagen plans to install 300 kW DC charging stations at German sites
Charging power levels are on an upward trend, as OEMs and charging providers strive to enable longer ranges and faster charging times. Volkswagen is planning a major expansion of the charging infrastructure at its company facilities in Germany—some 750 new charging points are planned for 2021, and some of these will be High Power Charging… Continue reading Volkswagen plans to install 300 kW DC charging stations at German sites
@Toyota: Woven Planet Group To Host Virtual Opening Event “The Genesis”
Newly founded in January 2021, Woven Planet Group will host its virtual opening event, “The Genesis,” on January 29th. At the event, the leaders of its four new companies will introduce each company and its mission, and share their work and thoughts on making people’s lives happier through future mobility. Woven Planet Group looks forward… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Group To Host Virtual Opening Event “The Genesis”
TomTom joins the Autoware Foundation
About David Fluhr I have been writing about autonomous & connected driving since 2011 and report on it on other sites such as the Smart Mobility Hub. I studied social sciences at the HU Berlin and have been a freelance journalist since 2012. Contact: mail@autonomes-fahren.de Go to source
New Renault 5 to be built in same French factory as original
The new Renault 5 EV is set to be produced at the firm’s Douai factory in northern France, where the original version of the supermini was built. Renault will revive the 5 name for an all-new electric hatchback that’s set to go into production in 2023 as a key part of a bold revival plan designed… Continue reading New Renault 5 to be built in same French factory as original
Bolt Acquires Assets From Last Mile
Bolt Mobility Corporation, a Miami, FL-based micromobility company, acquired the assets from Last Mile Holdings (TSXV: MILE). Last Mile Holdings (TSXV: MILE), formerly OjO Electric, is one of the largest micromobility companies in the U.S., offering a broad product suite. Last Mile has university campuses and municipal contracted shared mobility systems under the OjO and… Continue reading Bolt Acquires Assets From Last Mile
Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe
On the regional side, there is a shuffling of responsibilities compared with PSA (five regional chiefs) and FCA (four). Mike Manley, the former FCA CEO, becomes head of Americas – but sits on the Strategic and Performance committee. The heads of North America (Mark Stewart) and South America (Antonio Filosa) sit below him, as regional… Continue reading Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe