Santa Cruz, California-based Joby Aviation has completed the longest test flight of an eVTOL to date: Its unnamed full-sized prototype aircraft concluded a trip of over 150 miles on a single charge, the company said Monday. The test was completed at Joby’s Electric Flight Base in Big Sur, California, earlier this month. It’s the latest… Continue reading Joby Aviation, aiming to go to market in 2024, completes 154-mile test flight
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Hitachi Astemo: New Global Leader In Automotive Mobility Technology
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A major new technology company with ambitious growth and environmental goals entered the automotive marketplace in 2021. Hitachi Astemo was created on January 1, 2021, from the merger of Hitachi Automotive Systems with three former Honda affiliates: Nissin Kogyo, Keihin and Showa. Hitachi Ltd. owns a 66.6 percent… Continue reading Hitachi Astemo: New Global Leader In Automotive Mobility Technology
Anand Group and Mando set up JV to tap electric 2-, 3W parts market
The multi-company Anand Group and Mando Corporation are to set up a new joint venture called Anand Mando eMobility, aimed at tapping the growing market for two- and three-wheeler powertrain electrification. The Anand Group will hold a majority stake of 60% in the JV, with Mando Corporation the balance 40%. This will be the second… Continue reading Anand Group and Mando set up JV to tap electric 2-, 3W parts market
World NM: Chinese Truck-Maker Says Unpaid Stake Sale of German Auto Brand Sinks Earnings001398
Beiqi Foton Motor Co. Ltd. (600166.SH) said its gross profit for the first half of this year stood at 554 million yuan ($85 million), but that the figure would have been a little over 1 billion yuan if the company not still embroiled in “Borgward-related matters,” referring to the sale of a 67% stake in… Continue reading World NM: Chinese Truck-Maker Says Unpaid Stake Sale of German Auto Brand Sinks Earnings001398
ParkMobile Names Jeff Perkins as CEO
Perkins joined ParkMobile in 2017 as Chief Marketing Officer. In 2020 he took on additional responsibilities for the Product Management organization. Under his leadership, Perkins has helped the company grow from 8 million to over 25 million users over the past four years and vastly expand its product capabilities. “On behalf of the Board of… Continue reading ParkMobile Names Jeff Perkins as CEO
Audi to drop A1 in Europe as tougher tailpipe rules dent small-car profits – Automotive News
The acknowledgement comes as automakers start to question their small-car strategies in response to more stringent European Union regulations on tailpipe emissions July 25, 2021 01:00 AM {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{^main_image_url}} {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{/content}} ]]> Audi will discontinue the A1… Continue reading Audi to drop A1 in Europe as tougher tailpipe rules dent small-car profits – Automotive News
Toyota Tsusho and Cybellum Join Forces to Provide Automated Cyber Risk Assessment for Japanese Automotive Manufacturers
TEL AVIV, Israel and TOKYO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Tsusho, the global business corporation and a prominent member of Toyota group, and Cybellum, the leading Automotive Cybersecurity Risk Assessment solution provider, today announced they had entered into a partnership. The goal is to support Japanese automotive OEMs and suppliers in their race to become… Continue reading Toyota Tsusho and Cybellum Join Forces to Provide Automated Cyber Risk Assessment for Japanese Automotive Manufacturers
Valeo and Omega Seiki join hands to accelerate two and three wheelers electrification in India
Valeo Group | 2 Jul, 2021 | 3 min Valeo, the world leader in automotive electrification technology, and Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), through which Valeo will provide the electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range. Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer,… Continue reading Valeo and Omega Seiki join hands to accelerate two and three wheelers electrification in India
@Hyundai: Kia and Hyundai Motor Collaborate with Next Hydrogen to Develop Advanced Alkaline Water Electrolysis System
Kia, Hyundai Motor and Next Hydrogen sign MOU to develop an advanced alkaline water electrolysis system that helps produce green hydrogen economically The companies aim to develop a more efficient stack for the system, and explore potential technological applications and commercial arrangements in the future Kia Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company have signed a… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia and Hyundai Motor Collaborate with Next Hydrogen to Develop Advanced Alkaline Water Electrolysis System
@Ford: Helping to Build a Better World Together for Equitable Mobility for All
By Donna Bell, Director AV & Mobility Strategy, Ford Motor Company At Ford, our purpose is to help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. As we pursue this purpose, we strive to be a leader in inclusive representation, anti-racism, and transportation equity. Building on Henry Ford’s… Continue reading @Ford: Helping to Build a Better World Together for Equitable Mobility for All