Volkswagen has got off to a successful start in 2021 despite the global shortage of semiconductors and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sales revenue in the first quarter grew by 5.4 percent to EUR 20 billion. Following the pandemic-related drop to EUR 481 million in the previous year, operating profit increased sharply to EUR… Continue reading @VW Group: Successful start to the new fiscal year for Volkswagen003022
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@VW Group: The status after three months: Audi’s momentum was strong in the first quarter of 2021003022
The Audi Group has carried the impetus of the year-end surge over to the first months of 2021: in the opening quarter, deliveries, sales revenue, and operating profit increased significantly compared to the previous year’s figures, which were marked by the pandemic. The operating return on sales was 10.0 percent. Following solid year-end figures, Audi… Continue reading @VW Group: The status after three months: Audi’s momentum was strong in the first quarter of 2021003022
Ola Hypercharger Network to offer 100,000 charging points for two-wheel EVs across India
Ola Electric runs a major ride-hailing platform that operates on 3 continents, and it will soon be manufacturing 2-wheeled EVs at its Futurefactory in Tamil Nadu, India. Now the company has revealed plans to provide charging for its upcoming Ola Scooter and other vehicles through the new Ola Hypercharger Network. Ola says its Hypercharger Network… Continue reading Ola Hypercharger Network to offer 100,000 charging points for two-wheel EVs across India
Didi Chuxing seeks US listing of its grocery delivery arm, source says
Executives of the ride-hailing giant have reportedly told investors that Chengxin Youxuan could go public between next year and 2023. Go to Source
Tesla has told a regulator that its ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech might not be ready by the end of the year
Tesla said its “Full Self-Driving” feature might be delayed, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Elon Musk has previously said he was “highly confident” that FSD could be achieved this year. The FSD feature, currently a $10,000 add-on, has proved dangerous for some drivers. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla on Thursday… Continue reading Tesla has told a regulator that its ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech might not be ready by the end of the year
@BMW: Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Interim Report to 31 March 2021001107
Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. The BMW Group is a global company. We leveraged this strategic strength both during the financial year 2020 and in the first quarter of 2021. When the market situation is difficult in individual regions of the world, the other markets carry us through. Since the start of the pandemic, we… Continue reading @BMW: Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Interim Report to 31 March 2021001107
@niche: Sono Motors and MAN Truck & Bus Want to Jointly Analyze Applications of Solar Technology in Commercial Vehicles000864
Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors and MAN Truck & Bus Want to Jointly Analyze Applications of Solar Technology in Commercial Vehicles000864
Interview: Andy Palmer on life after Aston Martin – The Engineer
Following a rollercoaster six years in the top job at Aston Martin, Andy Palmer’s focus has shifted once again to electric vehicles. Andrew Wade reports. Andy Palmer is a busy man. Since departing as CEO of Aston Martin in May 2020, the engineer and automotive executive has turned once again to electric vehicles, taking up… Continue reading Interview: Andy Palmer on life after Aston Martin – The Engineer
@BMW: First quarter: Transformation accelerated – core business significantly strengthened001105
Munich. The BMW Group continued to grow extremely dynamically in the first quarter 2021 – as demonstrated by its outstanding reported figures. The Group is systematically driving its transformation process at a high pace, reaching new milestones in terms of e-mobility, digitisation and sustainability. At the same time, it was able to strengthen its business… Continue reading @BMW: First quarter: Transformation accelerated – core business significantly strengthened001105
WM Motor Chooses BlackBerry QNX to Power Its W6 All-Electric SUV
Armed with the cloud computing power of handling over 1 million Tera operations per second (TOPS), the W6 is China’s first mass-produced vehicle that can autonomously perform specific parking maneuvers. The model features brand-new electronic architecture and is powered by advanced silicon computer technology, a 5G base band and an autonomous driving domain controller. The… Continue reading WM Motor Chooses BlackBerry QNX to Power Its W6 All-Electric SUV