@VW Group: Intelligent assistant for electric driving: the Audi e-tron route planner

10/23/20 Ingolstadt Models Audi TechFocus Newsletter #06 Audi e-tron 55 quattro: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 23.1 – 21.0 (NEFZ); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 0 Assistant facilitates route planning on fully electric models as standard feature Focus on customer value: calculation of optimal driving and charging time Integration into Audi’s… Continue reading @VW Group: Intelligent assistant for electric driving: the Audi e-tron route planner

@Groupe PSA: PR Hydrogen: the cornerstone of the energy transition and economic recovery plans000498

The decade of hydrogen has begun. Green Hydrogen could supply almost 20% of the world energy demand by 2050, and effectively eliminate 6 gigatons of CO2 emissions every year. The versatility of hydrogen production, storage and transportation are significant advantages. Hydrogen systems do not use critical materials – with the exception of platinum whose content… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Hydrogen: the cornerstone of the energy transition and economic recovery plans000498

GROUPE RENAULT: Quarterly information Q3 2020

PRESS RELEASE #RenaultResults                                                                           Revenues of €10,374 million in the third quarter of 2020Group revenues reached €10,374 million (-8.2%) in the quarter. At constant exchange rates and perimeter1, the decrease would have been -3.2%.The Group sold 806,320 vehicles in the third quarter, down 6.1%.September showed a positive momentum, particularly marked in Europe, where Group’s sales were up 8%… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT: Quarterly information Q3 2020

Faurecia: Q3 sales significantly better than previously expected – H2 guidance upgraded

Nanterre (France), October 23, 2020 THIRD-QUARTER 2020 SALES Q3 SALES SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED H2 GUIDANCE UPGRADED In €m Q3 2019 Q3 2020 Change 9m 2019 9m 2020 Change Group sales 4,185 3,874 -7.4% 13,157 10,043 -23.7% At constant scope and currencies -7.0% -26.4% Q3 SALES SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED Strong sequential improvement… Continue reading Faurecia: Q3 sales significantly better than previously expected – H2 guidance upgraded

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Quarterly information Q3 2020000111

PRESS RELEASE #RenaultResults                                                                           Revenues of €10,374 million in the third quarter of 2020Group revenues reached €10,374 million (-8.2%) in the quarter. At constant exchange rates and perimeter1, the decrease would have been -3.2%.The Group sold 806,320 vehicles in the third quarter, down 6.1%.September showed a positive momentum, particularly marked in Europe, where Group’s sales were up 8%… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Quarterly information Q3 2020000111

@Renault: Revenues of €10,374 million in the third quarter…000110

  Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault, declared: This third quarter highlights the change in our commercial policy, which now focuses on profitability rather than volumes. Our EV performance, our E-TECH hybrid models which have been very well received, our liquidity reserves and our positive spirit give us confidence in the Group’s ability to start… Continue reading @Renault: Revenues of €10,374 million in the third quarter…000110

@Daimler: Daimler reports third-quarter 2020 results

Good performance by Group and divisions, despite lower unit sales and revenue, due to improving markets, strong products and diligent cost discipline Industrial net liquidity of €13.1 billion (end of Q2 2020: €9.5 billion) Positive momentum from market and cost measures in third quarter expected to be continued in fourth quarter Daimler expects EBIT for… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler reports third-quarter 2020 results

Daimler reports third-quarter 2020 results

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Good performance by Group and divisions, despite lower unit sales and revenue, due to improving markets, strong products and diligent cost discipline Industrial net liquidity of €13.1 billion (end of Q2 2020: €9.5 billion) Positive momentum from market and cost measures in third quarter expected to be continued… Continue reading Daimler reports third-quarter 2020 results

LM Industries raises $15m from SPARX to develop and deliver the 3D printed Olli 2.0

Digital vehicle manufacturer and parent company of Local Motors, LM Industries, has raised $15 million from an investment fund managed by the Japanese SPARX Group.  Local Motors is the developer of Olli, a 3D printed, electric, self-driving shuttle bus, and the additional funding will be used to develop, manufacture and deploy the vehicle’s second iteration… Continue reading LM Industries raises $15m from SPARX to develop and deliver the 3D printed Olli 2.0

Uber drivers are suing the company over ‘threatening’ messages urging them to vote for California’s Prop. 22 (UBER)

A group of Uber drivers say the company’s messaging in favor of California’s Proposition 22 is breaking the law.  In their lawsuit filed Thursday, they say the “threatening” and “coercive” messages break a 1915 law.  An Uber spokesperson called the lawsuit “absurd” and said it lacked any merit.  Prop. 22 would allow Uber and its… Continue reading Uber drivers are suing the company over ‘threatening’ messages urging them to vote for California’s Prop. 22 (UBER)