@Daimler: Digital world premiere of the VISION EQXX – the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever

Stuttgart.  On Monday 3 January 2022 at 6.00 pm (CET), Mercedes-Benz will unveil the all-electric VISION EQXX in a digital world premiere on the Mercedes me media online platform. The software-defined research prototype is the most efficient vehicle the brand has ever built. It is a statement that underscores not only the innovative strength of… Continue reading @Daimler: Digital world premiere of the VISION EQXX – the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever

German Handelsblatt: Ergun Lümali: Swabian-Anatolian bridge builder – This is how the new Daimler works council boss ticks003518

Becoming a Munich works council was never Ergun Lümali’s declared career goal. He actually wanted to move up from assembly line worker to master craftsman at Daimler and so be one of the first employees with a migration background to join the management team of the car manufacturer. But in the 80s and 90s, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Ergun Lümali: Swabian-Anatolian bridge builder – This is how the new Daimler works council boss ticks003518

CDPQ and bp ventures announce collaboration and joint investment in BTR Energy

CDPQ and bp ventures to co-invest in sustainable energy and share expertise Investment groups to target early-stage and innovative companies Clean energy technology company BTR Energy selected as foundational investment as part of a US$45 million Series A financing round MONTRÉAL and LONDON, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Caisse de dépot et placement du Québec (CDPQ),… Continue reading CDPQ and bp ventures announce collaboration and joint investment in BTR Energy

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) and Hudson Sustainable Group Invests in Wireless Power Leader, Powermat Technologies and Forms Strategic Partnership

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Powermat Technologies, Inc., the global leader in advanced wireless power technology, today announced a significant investment as part of a US $25 million Series B round, by Foxconn Interconnect Technology (“FIT”, SEHK stock code: 6088), leading in global connectivity solutions developer, and Hudson Sustainable Group, a founding shareholder… Continue reading Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) and Hudson Sustainable Group Invests in Wireless Power Leader, Powermat Technologies and Forms Strategic Partnership

FAURECIA ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN REGION EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT NIK ENDRUD

“With a background in customer management, operational excellence and a strong industrial knowhow, Nik will focus on a profitable growth strategy in North America,” said Patrick Koller, Faurecia CEO. “His previous experience as head of North America’s Seating division and Global Business Development, Product Strategy & Innovation roles within Faurecia give him the expertise needed… Continue reading FAURECIA ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN REGION EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT NIK ENDRUD

Dutch GP Groot signs distributor contract with ADS-TEC Energy

HEILOO, The Netherlands and NÜRTINGEN, Germany, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ADS-TEC Energy GmbH (“ADS-TEC Energy” or “the Company”), a global leader in battery-buffered ultrafast charging technology, and GP Groot, a Dutch wholesaler of fuels, gas and lubricants, operator of filling stations and provider of fuel card services sign a distributor contract for the Netherlands… Continue reading Dutch GP Groot signs distributor contract with ADS-TEC Energy

BlackBerry QNX to be used for future BMW Group driver assistance systems

Multi-year agreement to support development of SAE Level 2/2+ driving automation functions across multiple vehicle lines WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with BMW Group to collaborate and develop technology for the automotive manufacturer’s next-generation vehicles. As part of the… Continue reading BlackBerry QNX to be used for future BMW Group driver assistance systems

Connected Car Market worth $57.6 billion by 2026 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report “Connected Car Market by Service ICE & EV (OTA, Navigation, Cybersecurity, Multimedia Streaming, Social Media, e-Call, Autopilot, Home Integration), Form, Market (OE, Aftermarket), Network, Transponder, Hardware and Region – Global Forecast to 2026″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Connected Car Market size is… Continue reading Connected Car Market worth $57.6 billion by 2026 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Why Delhi is on track to emerge as the EV capital of India?

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has termed Delhi as the “EV (electric vehicle) capital of India” as electric vehicles accounted for the second-most bought type of vehicles in the capital in the September-November quarter. The Transport Department said EV sales were six times higher in Delhi than in the rest of the country. The share of… Continue reading Why Delhi is on track to emerge as the EV capital of India?

TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad expand partnership to future tech and EVs

TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad have announced that they are extending and expanding their long-term partnership with the joint development of new platforms and future technologies, including Electric Vehicles (EVs).  TVS Motor Co’s scope will include the design and development of future BMW Motorrad products and delivering world-class quality, supply chain management, andindustrialisation.  Under… Continue reading TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad expand partnership to future tech and EVs