Tag: Mobility

Vehicle registrations in the European Union continue to be weighed down by supply chain disruptions

18 March, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News According to ACEA data, passenger car sales contracted 6.7% in February, to 719,465 units. The recovery in the European automotive sector remains unconsolidated. The latest data published by the ACEA reflects this clear negative trend. And it is that the vehicle registrations in the European… Continue reading Vehicle registrations in the European Union continue to be weighed down by supply chain disruptions

Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies Raises $7M in Seed Funding

Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies, a San Francisco, CA-based vehicle hardware company, raised $7M in Seed funding. The round was led by Trucks VC with participation from Maniv Mobility and Wireframe Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to build out its engineering team as they expand at its new headquarters in Fremont, California. Led by CEO Graham Doorley,… Continue reading Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies Raises $7M in Seed Funding

Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles teases new electric hypercar – CAR Magazine

There’s no shortage of uber-powerful electric hypercars at the moment. Well-heeled buyers can already choose from the Lotus Evija, the Aspark Owl and the Rimac Nevera – but that hasn’t stopped the Austrian start-up brand Deus Automobiles from adding to the market. Deus has been around since 2020, but the company decided to fly under… Continue reading Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles teases new electric hypercar – CAR Magazine

Volvo announces expansion of its R&D operations in India

Swedish automotive major Volvo Group on Thursday announced the expansion of its research and development operations in India, which has become its largest development site outside Sweden. As part of the expansion in the country, Volvo Group Deputy CEO Jan Gurander laid the foundation for the ‘Vehicle TechLab’ for Volvo Group’s research and development operations… Continue reading Volvo announces expansion of its R&D operations in India

Ford recalls 157K 2021 F-150 pickup trucks for wipers that could fail

Ford Motor Co. notified federal safety regulators that the automaker will be sending 157,306 letters to customers who may be driving a 2021 F-150 pickup with broken front windshield wipers, which  could pose a crash risk in bad weather. At issue is a potential failing windshield wiper motor, which needs to be replaced. A Ford… Continue reading Ford recalls 157K 2021 F-150 pickup trucks for wipers that could fail

Ford rolls out autonomous robot-operated 3D printers in vehicle production

Multinational automotive manufacturer Ford has begun using an autonomous robot within its production line to 3D print end-use parts for its vehicles.  Leveraging an in-house-developed interface, Ford has managed to get the KUKA-built bot to ‘speak the same language’ as its other systems, and operate them without human interaction. So far, the firm’s patent-pending approach… Continue reading Ford rolls out autonomous robot-operated 3D printers in vehicle production

@VW Group: Fiscal year 2021: Audi Group achieves all-time highs in operating profit and net cash flow004752

“With its Vorsprung 2030 strategy, Audi has a clear plan for the electric and digital future,” said Markus Duesmann, CEO of AUDI AG. “Last year, the company impressively showed that we’re on the right path with the transformation of our business model toward CO2-neutral, connected mobility.” Deliveries: Nearly same level as last year Despite the… Continue reading @VW Group: Fiscal year 2021: Audi Group achieves all-time highs in operating profit and net cash flow004752

@Toyota: Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Innovation Focused on the Factory of the Future

2022 call aims to find and fund promising early-stage startups from around the world that are developing innovative solutions for smarter, flexible, connected factories LOS ALTOS, Calif. (March 17, 2022) – Toyota Ventures launched its third global “call for innovation” today to search for early-stage companies that can help make the factory of the future… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Innovation Focused on the Factory of the Future

Volvo Group lays foundation of virtual laboratory

Volvo Group today laid the foundation for its Vehicle TechLab which is a part of its R&D operations in Bengaluru. In a press note the company said with this development, the Group’s R&D operations in the country become the largest development site outside of  its headquarters in Sweden.  “This Vehicle TechLab has been designed as… Continue reading Volvo Group lays foundation of virtual laboratory