Volkswagen AG and the automotive supplier Brose are planning to create a joint venture devoted to complete seats, seat structures and seat components. The Volkswagen subsidiary SITECH will become part of the joint venture. Brose will hold a 50 percent stake in the company. Volkswagen AG and the Brose Group will each own half of… Continue reading @VW Group: SITECH and Brose planning to set up a global system supplier for complete seats
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@VW Group: Emission-free mobility for all: ||sales of ID.3 start on July 20
“We are overwhelmed by the loyalty shown by so many pre-bookers. A large majority of these customers have already ordered their 1ST from dealers. Other customers, who have had to wait for the start of production sales, will now be able to order. From July 20, they can choose between seven preconfigured ID.3 models with… Continue reading @VW Group: Emission-free mobility for all: ||sales of ID.3 start on July 20
@Tata: Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicles manufacturer, today announced the launch of Tata Motors Fleet Edge
13 July, 2020 Enhances vehicle performance and streamlines operations for better customer satisfaction Fleet Edge – a new benchmark for a connected vehicle eco-system Enables tracking of consignment delivery, monitoring fuel efficiency, vehicle health and driving behaviours and tracking of renewal dates of important vehicle documents Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicles manufacturer, today announced… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicles manufacturer, today announced the launch of Tata Motors Fleet Edge
@Daimler: EQ Power: Plug-in hybrids deliver everyday electric mobility
Mercedes-Benz continues its product offensive with plug-in hybrids and expands its line-up to more than 20 models Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is appealing to a broad customer base with an ever-increasing number of models in its line-up offering plug-in-hybrid technology. This trend is making an important contribution on the path to CO2‑neutral mobility that Mercedes-Benz is committed… Continue reading @Daimler: EQ Power: Plug-in hybrids deliver everyday electric mobility
@Honda: CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles
China, July 13, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Honda have signed an agreement to form a comprehensive strategic alliance on new energy vehicle batteries to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote the popularization of electrified vehicles. This agreement will enable the two companies to begin discussions on a… Continue reading @Honda: CATL and Honda Sign Agreement to Form Comprehensive Strategic Alliance on Batteries for New Energy Vehicles
July 8, 2020 ViaVan and EMT launch first on-demand public transport service in Madrid Smart Bus Madrid will provide efficient and free rides…
July 8, 2020 ViaVan and EMT launch first on-demand public transport service in Madrid Smart Bus Madrid will provide efficient and free rides to hospitals for residents and workers (MADRID)– In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ViaVan, Europe’s leader in public mobility solutions, announces the launch of Madrid’s first on-demand public bus service for trips… Continue reading July 8, 2020 ViaVan and EMT launch first on-demand public transport service in Madrid Smart Bus Madrid will provide efficient and free rides…
Late bloomer Hyundai speeds past BYD in electric vehicle sales
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor, once a perennial also-ran in next-generation autos, has rapidly gained ground against rivals, surpassing Chinese peer BYD to take fourth place in the global electric vehicle market. The South Korean automaker held an 8% market share in the first quarter of this year, selling 24,000 vehicles, compared with BYD’s 6%, according… Continue reading Late bloomer Hyundai speeds past BYD in electric vehicle sales
This VC just raised $150 million to invest in ground transportation startups. He says there are better opportunities than trying to find the next Tesla. (AAPL, LYFT, TSLA)
Quin Garcia’s venture firm, Autotech Ventures, is on the lookout for new deals. Autotech focuses on startups that are involved in ground transportation in some way, but instead of looking for the next Tesla, it invests in those making software or services or that are developing marketplaces. It’s already had some notable successes — it… Continue reading This VC just raised $150 million to invest in ground transportation startups. He says there are better opportunities than trying to find the next Tesla. (AAPL, LYFT, TSLA)
WeRide to test fully driverless cars in Guangzhou for first time – South China Morning Post
WeRide to test fully driverless cars in Guangzhou for first time South China Morning Post Go to Source Go to Source
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says ride-hailing will make up only 50% of the company’s business moving forward as food delivery growth surges (UBER)
Uber’s efforts to diversify outside of ride-hailing will continue for the foreseeable future, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told NDTV in an interview Thursday evening. “I think it’s going to be 50-50,” Khosrowshahi said, in response to a question about how he expects Uber’s business will be split moving forward between ride-hailing and other divisions like food… Continue reading Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says ride-hailing will make up only 50% of the company’s business moving forward as food delivery growth surges (UBER)