@Daimler: 18. Feb 2020Daimler Trucks with solid 2019 result – 2020 focus on efficiency gains and measures for CO2 neutrality

February 18, 2020 – Daimler Trucks ended the financial year 2019 with a solid result in a challenging environment. In 2020, the division focuses on efficiency gains and measures for CO2 neutrality. With an operating profit (earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT) amounting to 2.5 billion euros, 2019 was the third most successful financial year… Continue reading @Daimler: 18. Feb 2020Daimler Trucks with solid 2019 result – 2020 focus on efficiency gains and measures for CO2 neutrality

What can businesses learn from the way Aston Martin Red Bull Racing uses digital simulations?

The high-octane sport of Formula One is a 200mph race for continuous development. For Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, that means executing more than 30,000 design and engineering changes a year – a feat made possible thanks to cutting-edge digital simulation and analytical tools. A constant flow of information helps the Team accelerate its car… Continue reading What can businesses learn from the way Aston Martin Red Bull Racing uses digital simulations?

Daimler AG proposes Timotheus Höttges for election to the Supervisory Board

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Daimler AG proposes Timotheus Höttges for election to the company’s Supervisory Board. On the basis of a recommendation by the Nomination Committee, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting that Timotheus Höttges be elected to the Supervisory Board as a member… Continue reading Daimler AG proposes Timotheus Höttges for election to the Supervisory Board

@Geely: LEVC enters most significant growth phase in its history

The London EV Company (LEVC) is powering into 2020, growing its product range, export markets and employment opportunities. LEVC has expanded its product line-up beyond the successful TX taxi, with the TX shuttle variant and, in Q4 this year, will be launching an all new electric van, taking the successful TX combination of eCity technology,… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC enters most significant growth phase in its history

@BMW: BMW at the 90th Geneva International Motor Show 2020.

Munich. With a comprehensive expansion of its range of plug-in hybrid models, premium automobile manufacturer BMW continues to consistently pursue its electrification offensive. At the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, BMW presents four new plug-in hybrid models for the premium mid-range. The additional model variants of the BMW 3 Series will offer highly efficient driving… Continue reading @BMW: BMW at the 90th Geneva International Motor Show 2020.

@BMW: BMW drives electrification initiative forward: BMW 3 Series model range expands to include four plug-in hybrid models.

Munich. BMW is increasing the significance and appeal of plug-in hybrid drives in the premium mid-range segment with a comprehensive model offensive. In the BMW 3 Series, the range of vehicles with electrified drive will be expanded over the coming months from the one model as it currently stands to a total of four models.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW drives electrification initiative forward: BMW 3 Series model range expands to include four plug-in hybrid models.

Robert Bosch Venture Capital participates in US $20 million funding round of UltraSense Systems

About RBVC GmbH Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. RBVC invests worldwide in innovative start-up companies at all stages of their development. Its investment activities focus on technology companies working in areas of business of current and… Continue reading Robert Bosch Venture Capital participates in US $20 million funding round of UltraSense Systems

SsangYong Motors UK adds York dealership to its network

SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of a new franchised dealership to its network. Optimum Vehicles, trading as SsangYong York, has been supplying vehicles to customers for over 10 years. Nick Laird, managing director of SsangYong Motors UK said: “Optimum Vehicles has a well-established presence and excellent reputation in Yorkshire and the north, and… Continue reading SsangYong Motors UK adds York dealership to its network

@Groupe PSA: Opel Continues Export Offensive with Return to Japan

Download: Press Release in Japanese.pdf Download: Presentation Speaker Profile Press Conference.pdf  Comeback in Japan next year Start with three models: Corsa1, Combo Life and Grandland X Electrified variants from day one Further models to follow Growth through new export markets is at the core of the PACE! plan Rüsselsheim.  Opel will continue its ongoing export offensive by… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Opel Continues Export Offensive with Return to Japan

Elon Musk just criticized the artificial intelligence company he helped found — and said his confidence in the safety of its AI is ‘not high’

Elon Musk criticized OpenAI, one of the world’s top AI research organizations, saying it lacks transparency and that his confidence in its technology’s safety is “not high.” OpenAI is racing to be the first to build a machine with the reasoning powers of a human mind. Musk himself is one of OpenAI’s founders — he… Continue reading Elon Musk just criticized the artificial intelligence company he helped found — and said his confidence in the safety of its AI is ‘not high’