@niche: Lightyear enters into a partnership with NXP Semiconductors to support development of its first mass market solar vehiclesThis partnership provides th…001375

Helmond, the Netherlands, November 4, 2021 — Lightyear and NXP announced they entered into a partnership, which provides the high-tech company developing the world’s first solar electric vehicle with NXP technology for the coming years. Their mutual goals under this agreement are to get the first solar cars on the road and to accelerate the… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear enters into a partnership with NXP Semiconductors to support development of its first mass market solar vehiclesThis partnership provides th…001375

Autoliv and the Piaggio Group join forces to develop a scooter and motorcycle airbag

STOCKHOLM and PONTEDERA, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) and (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and the Piaggio Group, one of the leading manufacturers of scooters and motorcycles, are collaborating to develop an airbag for powered two-wheelers, for greater rider safety. A joint development agreement was signed by the two parties… Continue reading Autoliv and the Piaggio Group join forces to develop a scooter and motorcycle airbag

EV Technology Group announces strategic investment in MOKE International Limited

Other investors include the filmmaker Matthew Vaughn and the people behind brands including Vilebrequin and Fiat Chrysler ZUG, Switzerland, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EV Technology Group Inc. (“EVT”) has announced that it has made a strategic lead investment in MOKE International Limited (“MIL”), the official producer of MOKE vehicles since 2015 when it acquired… Continue reading EV Technology Group announces strategic investment in MOKE International Limited

Parsing Hertz’s Big EV Bet

Given the ease to consumers of using an Uber, car rental companies were forced to up their game. Hertz’s deal with Tesla helps its need to restock fleet post pandemic, and garnered much positive press. Photo by Charlie Deets on Unsplash The rental car and electric vehicle worlds have been abuzz with the announcement of a “deal” between Hertz… Continue reading Parsing Hertz’s Big EV Bet

CarTrawler Adds Fabrizio Ruggiero to Board

Fabrizio Ruggiero joins execs from British Airways and JetBlue to CarTrawlers board of directors. Photo via CarTrawlers CarTrawler, provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the global travel industry, announces Fabrizio Ruggiero will join its board of directors. Ruggiero brings 15 years of auto industry experience, including serving as CEO of Edenred Italia and former deputy… Continue reading CarTrawler Adds Fabrizio Ruggiero to Board

Autos & TransportationTesla added to Uber London plan to boost electric car uptakeNovember 3, 2021

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Tesla cars from Wednesday will be available to Uber (UBER.N) drivers in London looking to buy or lease a green vehicle as part of an incentive scheme to boost electric car use, the ride-hailing app said. Since Uber introduced a clean air fee, which adds 3 pence (4 cents) to… Continue reading Autos & TransportationTesla added to Uber London plan to boost electric car uptakeNovember 3, 2021

Autos & TransportationSwedish self-driving start-up Einride expands into U.S. marketNovember 3, 2021

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Swedish electric self-driving truck start-up Einride said on Wednesday it has launched operations in the U.S. market and signed up GE Appliances, Swedish vegan milk maker and Oatly and tiremaker Bridgestone (5108.T) as customers. The company has already started operating a fleet of 20 Einride Pods – its electric self-driving… Continue reading Autos & TransportationSwedish self-driving start-up Einride expands into U.S. marketNovember 3, 2021

@Geely: Geely Auto Group Unveils Smart Geely 2025 Strategy

Roadmap to boost Geely Auto Group Sales to 3.65 million units Smart Geely 2025 outlines Geely Auto Group’s future development roadmap with electrification and sustainable mobility as central components BEV, HEV, and long-range PHEV models with range reaching 200km to become core part of offerings Geely to intensify commitment to sustainable development with promise to… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Group Unveils Smart Geely 2025 Strategy

Hyundai Motor Teases Sneak Peek of SEVEN, All-Electric SUV Concept

The teased images reveal a form following function design that dares to diverge from traditions of the internal combustion engine era. SEVEN’s lighting architecture is defined by Parametric Pixels, IONIQ’s unique design identity connecting analog with digital emotions. SEVEN’s interior suggests a premium and personalized lounge ambience, deepening the space innovation that Hyundai Motor has… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Teases Sneak Peek of SEVEN, All-Electric SUV Concept

@VW Group: For a carbon-neutral mobility – Volkswagen enters into a strategic partnership with EIT InnoEnergy004141

EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s leading innovation engine for sustainable energy, and Volkswagen AG have announced a strategic partnership. Both companies are planning joint innovation and investment activities designed to help innovative technologies and business models achieve economic breakthroughs which will contribute to the decarbonisation of the transport sector and accelerate the shift to electromobility. The… Continue reading @VW Group: For a carbon-neutral mobility – Volkswagen enters into a strategic partnership with EIT InnoEnergy004141