Volocopter Raises USD 170 million in First Signing of Series E Financing Round

Volocopter is developing new and sustainable mobility options for cities around the world. With its family of aircraft (the VoloCity, VoloConnect, and VoloDrone), the company takes a unique approach by developing urban air mobility (UAM) as a holistic ecosystem. Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is the clear leader in the urban air mobility… Continue reading Volocopter Raises USD 170 million in First Signing of Series E Financing Round

@Honda: Sony and Honda Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Alliance in Mobility Field

March 4, 2022, Tokyo, Japan – Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) today announced that they have agreed to deepen discussion and exploration of forming a strategic alliance that aims to create a new era of mobility and mobility services. Specifically, the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that… Continue reading @Honda: Sony and Honda Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Alliance in Mobility Field

@Hyundai: Shift to Regenerative Mobility | Future Mobility Seat Concept | LINEAPELLE X HYUNDAI TRANSYS

Play HYUNDAI TRANSYS showcased a future mobility seat concept made from sustainable materials at the LINEAPELLE International Leather Fair in Italy. LINEAPELLE is a representative fair of Italy that has led the innovation of the global leather industry and introduced the new direction of “sustainable leather.” It is widely known that more than 99.5% of… Continue reading @Hyundai: Shift to Regenerative Mobility | Future Mobility Seat Concept | LINEAPELLE X HYUNDAI TRANSYS

@VW Group: Volkswagen realigns Technical Development: shorter product cycles and faster digital offerings004708

In its drive to become a technology company, Volkswagen is realigning its Technical Development (TD) division in Wolfsburg. This involves turning the Group’s largest engineering unit with 11,500 employees into a pace-setter for the Volkswagen brand’s transformation into a technology company. The main emphasis is on a complete redesign of the development process, making it… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen realigns Technical Development: shorter product cycles and faster digital offerings004708

@Ford: Hans Schep to Discuss How Ford Pro Drives European Leadership at Jefferies Spring Automotive Conference

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.  The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with… Continue reading @Ford: Hans Schep to Discuss How Ford Pro Drives European Leadership at Jefferies Spring Automotive Conference

Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV

Much as Hyundai did yesterday, Kia has announced an electrification road map at its 2022 Investor Day, promising to have 14 fully electric models by 2027 and sales of 1.2 million EVs by 2030. It also revealed that its EV9 SUV, unveiled in concept form last November at the LA Auto Show, will be the… Continue reading Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV

Learn how Nuro co-founder Jiajun Zhu drove the AV startup to an $8.6B valuation at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

Founders and investors have dedicated a lot of time and even more money to developing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology over the past 15 years, a trend that shows no sign of letting up any time soon. Companies like Cruise, Waymo and Zoox have spent years developing fully driverless autonomous cars — with a focus on… Continue reading Learn how Nuro co-founder Jiajun Zhu drove the AV startup to an $8.6B valuation at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

Mack Trucks Introduces Next Generation Mack® LR Electric with Improved Range and Capacity

“Mack Trucks, the market leader in the refuse industry, is also a leader in e-mobility, and this is another step forward in our ongoing electrification journey,” said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. “Customer feedback about the Mack LR Electric has been extremely positive, and we look forward to… Continue reading Mack Trucks Introduces Next Generation Mack® LR Electric with Improved Range and Capacity

Exclusive-Chinese automaker SAIC’s MG Motor India to raise funds for EV push -sources

By Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – MG Motor India, which is owned by China’s SAIC Motor, plans to raise funds to develop its Indian electric mobility business, three sources told Reuters, as Chinese investments face increased scrutiny by the government in New Delhi. MG Motor India may try to sell a… Continue reading Exclusive-Chinese automaker SAIC’s MG Motor India to raise funds for EV push -sources