Companies collaborate on pilot program to increase zero-emissions capabilities for medium-duty vehicles LIVONIA, Mich., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) has entered the evaluation phase for the first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Delivery Vans in their technology contract with the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). CTE is managing the Next Generation… Continue reading Linamar Partners with Roush and Ballard to Develop Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Delivery Vans for CARB Program
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GRAMMER AG starts the new year with confidence after significant recovery in the second half of 2020
GRAMMER AG starts the new year with confidence after significant recovery in the second half of 2020 – Full-year revenue of 1.7 billion euros in 2020 – Operating EBIT of 34.0 million euros in the second half of 2020 after -45.7 million euros in the first half of the year– Successful funding operations with a volume of over… Continue reading GRAMMER AG starts the new year with confidence after significant recovery in the second half of 2020
Skoda launches virtual showroom as pilot project
The new online platform concept is based on a project from Israeli IT company Matter. It offers customers the opportunity to view and browse vehicles at the dealership as if they were there in person. Skoda Auto DigiLab and Israeli IT start-up Matter have developed a virtual showroom. The new online platform offers customers the opportunity… Continue reading Skoda launches virtual showroom as pilot project
Productiv Raises $45M in Series C Funding
Productiv, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a SaaS management platform, closed a $45M Series C funding. The round, which brought total funding raised to date to $73M, was led by IVP with participation from existing investors Accel, Norwest Venture Partners, Okta Ventures, and new strategic investor Atlassian Ventures. In conjunction with the financing, Steve Harrick… Continue reading Productiv Raises $45M in Series C Funding
Lexus unveils electric SUV concept that is ‘symbolic’ of its next-generation vehicles
Lexus has unveiled a new electric SUV concept, the “LF-Z Electrified,” but it’s not something it plans to bring to production. Rather, the automaker says that it is “symbolic” of its next-generation Lexus. Toyota, Lexus’s parent company, has notoriously been a laggard in the auto industry when it comes to battery-electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Lexus unveils electric SUV concept that is ‘symbolic’ of its next-generation vehicles
Remote-controlled forklifts have arrived in France, courtesy of Phantom Auto
Global logistics company Geodis has tapped startup Phantom Auto to help it deploy forklifts that can be controlled remotely by human operators located hundreds, and even thousands, of miles away. The aim is to use the technology to reduce operator fatigue — and the injuries that can occur as a result — as well as… Continue reading Remote-controlled forklifts have arrived in France, courtesy of Phantom Auto
Hyundai Mobis, announced the urban shared future mobility concept, M.Vision X and M.Vision POP!
The mobility platform, introduced on this day, has re-interpreted the passenger experience and communication methods from the viewpoint of interconnection and consideration in a contact-free age, and can entertain users through convergence of new technologies. “We worked hard to sublimate the changes in life people have had to cope with in the post-Covid 19 era… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis, announced the urban shared future mobility concept, M.Vision X and M.Vision POP!
Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!
On March 31st, Hyundai Mobis invited local and foreign media to the <2021 Hyundai Mobis Strategies and New Technologies Conference> at the R&D headquarters in Korea and announced its mid- to long-term Transformation strategy for sustainable growth. “In the automotive industry, which is quickly evolving into a mobility platform ecosystem, the role of automotive suppliers… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!
Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU
Brussels, 31 March 2021 – The EU automobile industry is open to higher CO2 reduction targets for cars in 2030, provided that they are directly linked to binding commitments from member states to roll out the required charging points and hydrogen stations. CEOs of Europe’s leading car makers agreed this during a recent Board meeting… Continue reading Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU
Spekit Raises $12.2M in Series A Funding
Spekit, a Denver, CO-based digital adoption and enablement platform provider, closed a $12.2m Series A funding round. The round, which brings total funding raised to date to $15.7m, was led by Foundry Group and Renegade Partners, with participation from Operator Collective, Matchstick Ventures and Bonfire Ventures. As part of the financing, Foundry Group Partner and serial SaaS investor Jaclyn Freeman Hester and Roseanne Wincek,… Continue reading Spekit Raises $12.2M in Series A Funding