Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group are expanding their e-mobility partnership. Ford plans to produce another electric model for the European market based on the MEB platform. The automaker will also double its planned MEB volume to 1.2 million units over a six-year timeframe. The agreement was signed as part of the strategic alliance… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen and Ford expand collaboration on MEB electric platform004742
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German Manager Magazin: Ford relies on Cologne and Volkswagen001617 for its electric strategy
ford and Volkswagen extend their multi-billion dollar collaboration electric cars the end. The US carmaker will in future build a second electric car for the European market based on the MEB electric platform developed by Wolfsburg, the two companies said on Monday. Ford has big plans for the new models: within six years – i.e.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Ford relies on Cologne and Volkswagen001617 for its electric strategy
The fight for connected car data: open warfare in the automotive sector
14 March, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News Companies in Europe and beyond are vying for control of the crown jewels of the new mobility: vehicle data. Where are you going. Where do you stop? What you listen. Do you see. Your good habits. Your bad habits. All this information may be obtained… Continue reading The fight for connected car data: open warfare in the automotive sector
Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices
Lyft plans to add a temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid rising fuel prices around the country, the company confirmed to The Verge on Monday. “We’ve been closely monitoring rising gas prices and their impact on our driver community,” Lyft spokesperson CJ Macklin said in a statement. “Driver earnings overall remain elevated compared to last… Continue reading Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices
Toyota with partial autonomy in the Mirai
The Japanese manufacturer Toyota will integrate the Teammate into its Mirai model. The manufacturer Toyota will equip its first model with a system of partial autonomy: the Toyota Mirai. The Teammate system will be available from this year. [embedded content] The system is in the luxury brand from Toyota, the Lexus, already included. It allows… Continue reading Toyota with partial autonomy in the Mirai
@Ford: Ford Takes Bold Steps Toward All-Electric Future in Europe; 7 New Connected EVs Support Plans to Sell 600K+ EVs Annually by 2026
Ford to introduce three new electric passenger vehicles and four new electric commercial vehicles in Europe by 2024; plans to sell more than 600,000 electric vehicles in the region by 2026 EV push in Europe supports the acceleration of the Ford+ plan, and global goal of 2 million+ annual production of EVs by 2026 and… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Takes Bold Steps Toward All-Electric Future in Europe; 7 New Connected EVs Support Plans to Sell 600K+ EVs Annually by 2026
Moove raises $105M to scale its vehicle financing product across Asia, Europe and MENA
Moove, an African mobility fintech that provides vehicle financing to drivers of ride-hailing platforms like Uber and other gig networks, has raised $105 million in new Series A2 financing. Existing investors Speedinvest, Left Lane Capital and thelatest.ventures (the first two are lead investors from its Series A) led this round shared between $65 million equity… Continue reading Moove raises $105M to scale its vehicle financing product across Asia, Europe and MENA
ENEL X AND OK2CHARGE MODERNIZE VACATION RENTALS WITH SMART EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT MORE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
“With demand for EVs continuing to grow, confidence with longer range battery electric vehicles, and the popularity of vacation destinations within driving distance, EV drivers want to know that they will have easy access to smart charging throughout their journey,” said Giovanni Bertolino, Head of e-Mobility, Enel X North America. “Through our partnership with Ok2Charge,… Continue reading ENEL X AND OK2CHARGE MODERNIZE VACATION RENTALS WITH SMART EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT MORE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Flying pharmacy: why medical drones will take off in 2022
New advances in location technology are paving the way for drones to make vital medical deliveries in record time. What do you do when you need medicine? For many of us who are fit and able, it’s a short walk or drive to a pharmacy or doctor’s surgery where we can pick up our essential… Continue reading Flying pharmacy: why medical drones will take off in 2022
@FCA: 2022 Grand Wagoneer Named Best SUV of the Year by Hispanic Motor Press Foundation
March 14, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The all-new 2022 Grand Wagoneer continues to prove why its premium features and amenities make it the best in the large SUV segment, earning the 2022 SUV of the Year award at the 12th annual Hispanic Motor Press Awards (HMPA). “Every year, there is a vehicle that surprises you… Continue reading @FCA: 2022 Grand Wagoneer Named Best SUV of the Year by Hispanic Motor Press Foundation