Honda Motor Europe today issued its European Environmental Report 2020, summarising the results of the company’s environmental initiatives in the region for the fiscal year from April 1st 2019 to March 31st 2020 (FY2019). The publication of the European Environmental Report 2020 is part of Honda’s commitment to disclosing information on its environmental policies and… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA ISSUES EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2020
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Lidar startup Aeva to go public via $2.1 billion SPAC merger
Aeva, a Mountain View, California-based lidar company started by two former Apple engineers and backed by Porsche SE, is merging with special purpose acquisition company InterPrivate Acquisition Corp., with a post-deal market valuation of $2.1 billion. The deal with InterPrivate, which is led by private equity investor Ahmed Fattouh, is expected to close by early… Continue reading Lidar startup Aeva to go public via $2.1 billion SPAC merger
@Toyota: SPARX Group, Toyota, SMBC, MUFG Bank, and Mizuho Bank Form Partnership to Establish a New Fund
TOKYO, Nov 2, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – SPARX Group Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a new fund. The fund will aim to invest in companies that are related to Japanese… Continue reading @Toyota: SPARX Group, Toyota, SMBC, MUFG Bank, and Mizuho Bank Form Partnership to Establish a New Fund
Continental to Handle Tire Service for EV Fleet of Ride-sharing Provider MOIA
Conti360° Fleet Solutions contract covers VW subsidiary’s entire EV fleet 24/7 tire service means lower downtimes for MOIA All-season tire offers good handling properties and greater safety Hanover, Germany, November 2, 2020 Continental and MOIA are joining forces to help deliver the sustainable mobility of the future. The premium tire manufacturer is supporting MOIA, a… Continue reading Continental to Handle Tire Service for EV Fleet of Ride-sharing Provider MOIA
German Manager Magazin: Billions in aid for auto suppliers: Peter Altmaier wants “bonus program” 000295
Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (62, CDU) has presented key points for a billion-dollar program with the Auto supplier to be supported in structural change. According to information from the German Press Agency, the program is intended to accelerate transformation, strengthen innovation and advance the use of data. The Ministry of Economic Affairs assumes… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Billions in aid for auto suppliers: Peter Altmaier wants “bonus program” 000295
German Manager Magazin: Oliver Zipse, BMW: “A hard Brexit won’t kill us” 000295
BMW boss Oliver Zipse (56) sees the elections in the USA and the struggle for one Brexit trade agreement calmly. “We can get along with any government,” Zipse told journalists in Munich. And if Great Britain and the EU should collect customs duties on cars and parts from January, that would be a burden, but… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Oliver Zipse, BMW: “A hard Brexit won’t kill us” 000295
Soriano Motori unveils its V1-GARA “Giaguaro” EV this week: a historic brand turned into a revolution
Soriano Motori, the historic brand, on Thursday 5th November unveils the Giaguaro V1-Gara model, its state-of-the-art EV Tweet this “We manufacture a 100% MADE IN ITALY product, which is defined by elegance, innovation and high level of engineering in the motorcycle sector,” said M.A. Soriano, Founder. SM has achieved the impossible in a context of… Continue reading Soriano Motori unveils its V1-GARA “Giaguaro” EV this week: a historic brand turned into a revolution
German Manager Magazin: Ford and Volvo agree on CO2 alliance000289
The American automaker ford tries to avoid the impending CO2 penalties in Europe through an alliance with the Swedish competitor Volvo. The companies registered their alliance with the European Union on Thursday. Ford will meet the stricter rules for CO2 emissions that have been in effect since this year together with Volvo, according to company… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Ford and Volvo agree on CO2 alliance000289
German Manager Magazin: Ford: Pickup hype makes for profit000288
The second largest US automakerfordhas increased profit significantly in the third quarter. The bottom line was that the group earned 2.4 billion dollars (2 billion euros) in the three months to the end of September after 400 million in the same period last year. Sales rose 1 percent to $ 37.5 billion, Ford announced on… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Ford: Pickup hype makes for profit000288
Toyota to invest $500m in KDDI to strengthen ties for ‘connected car’
Toyota Motor Corp and KDDI Corp said on Friday that Japan’s biggest automaker would invest 52.2 billion yen ($500 million) in the mobile carrier to deepen their partnership in the age of the “connected car”. After decades of focusing on making and selling cars, Toyota is increasingly turning to partners to help develop expensive new vehicle technologies as… Continue reading Toyota to invest $500m in KDDI to strengthen ties for ‘connected car’