DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2020 – Ford Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra have mutually and amicably determined they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the Dec. 31 “longstop,” or expiration, date of a definitive agreement the organizations entered into in October… Continue reading @Ford: Ford, Mahindra End Discussions for Auto Joint Venture
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@VW Group: Volkswagen significantly expands charging infrastructure
The Volkswagen brand is significantly expanding the charging infrastructure at its German sites. Some 750 new charging points are planned for next year, including the first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW power. Some 2,000 charging points in total are expected to be in operation by the end of 2021 – over… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen significantly expands charging infrastructure
Europcar Taps AI Start-up for Mobility Solutions
Europcar Mobility Group is testing Tchek to strengthen its relationship with customers, its commitments, and its maintenance and repair processes. Photo via Depositphotos. French start-up, Tchek, has signed a partnership with Europcar Mobility group, which is currently testing Tchek’s artificial intelligence solution on its sites. With these first pilot projects, Europcar Mobility Group is strengthening… Continue reading Europcar Taps AI Start-up for Mobility Solutions
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components previews mobile charging robot
Dec 28, 2020 First glimpse of the prototype mobile charging robot CEO Schmall: “Available charging infrastructure is key in the success of electric mobility” Charging and charging systems combined as core issues at Group Components Wolfsburg — Today, Volkswagen Group Components gives the first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components previews mobile charging robot
@VW Group: Initial contact: ||The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision
Volkswagen Group Components gives us a first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is one of the visionary charging concepts that Volkswagen hopes will expand the charging infrastructure over the next few years. Its task: fully autonomous charging of vehicles in restricted parking areas, like underground car parks. “A ubiquitous charging… Continue reading @VW Group: Initial contact: ||The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision
VoltUp partners with HPCL for battery swapping centres
The partnership aims at leveraging the countrywide network of HPCL, technological advancements of VoltUp in the field of battery swapping technologies. New Delhi: Electric two and three-wheeler battery swapping solutions start-up VoltUp on Monday said it has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) for opening battery swapping centres. The partnership is looking to open… Continue reading VoltUp partners with HPCL for battery swapping centres
The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown
Anthony Levandowski and Chris Urmson helped create the self-driving industry as it exists today. The two were polar opposites and fought over issues big and small, complaining about each other to Google founder Larry Page frequently. Urmson won the power struggle and Levandowski ultimately decamped for Uber. Years of infighting and indecision hampered Google’s effort… Continue reading The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown
@VW Group: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and prod…
Edkedsha “KeeKee” Mathis is the Manager of Supplier Diversity at Volkswagen Group of America at Chattanooga Plant. Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and production lines, but in one critical area they share a common goal: working to equip diverse suppliers to help build the future of electric mobility and autonomous cars.… Continue reading @VW Group: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and prod…
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2020/12/25 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for November 2020. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in November declined 5.6% from a year earlier. Production in Japan declined 19.9%. Production outside Japan declined 3.0%. Production in China surpassed year-earlier results by 5.5%. 2. Sales Global sales in November… Continue reading @Nissan: 000167
@Nissan: 2020/12/23 Nissan introduces all-new Note e-POWER AWD in Japan Nissan t…000166
2020/12/23 Note X FOUR YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today launched the all-new Note e-POWER AWD compact car, with dual electric motors that give the driver enhanced control and acceleration. The car comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain and is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in early 2021. The introduction of the all-wheel-drive… Continue reading @Nissan: 2020/12/23 Nissan introduces all-new Note e-POWER AWD in Japan Nissan t…000166