2020/05/27 Alliance partners to leverage leader-follower scheme to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in products and technologies Individual members to be reference for the regions where they have key strengths, acting as a gateway and support mechanism for partners’ competitiveness Alliance continues to benchmark performance in products, technologies and markets against top industry standards Groupe Renault,… Continue reading @Nissan: Alliance new cooperation business model to support member-company competitiveness and profitability
Tag: Mobility
Ola Electric acquires Etergo, to launch own line of electric two wheelers this year
Ola Electric, the EV business that spun out of the ride-hailing giant Ola last year, has acquired an Amsterdam-based electric scooter startup as the Indian firm looks to locally produce and launch its own line of two wheelers as soon as this year. The Indian firm said Wednesday it had acquired Etergo, a Dutch firm… Continue reading Ola Electric acquires Etergo, to launch own line of electric two wheelers this year
@BMW: The new MINI Countryman.
The biggest and most versatile member of the MINI model family generates fresh stimuli for driving pleasure and individual flair in the hallmark style of the British premium brand. Precisely refined design, attractive additions to the equipment range and innovative technology in the areas of operation and networking underpin the exceptional status of the new… Continue reading @BMW: The new MINI Countryman.
Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox: WSJ
FILE PHOTO: Staff chat at the front desk of the Amazon office in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S., May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant’s reach in autonomous-vehicle technology,… Continue reading Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox: WSJ
‘Nobody’s making money in this business’: Uber’s CEO defends a possible GrubHub merger amid criticism of the reported merger talks (UBER, GRUB)
Cries that a combined Uber and GrubHub could control up to 90% of the food-delivery market are overblown, according to chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi. As everyone from grocery stores to independent restaurants and chains make the switch to delivery amid the coronavirus pandemic, the market is growing too rapidly for any one business to grab… Continue reading ‘Nobody’s making money in this business’: Uber’s CEO defends a possible GrubHub merger amid criticism of the reported merger talks (UBER, GRUB)
EIB finances Gestamp’s RDI strategy to the tune of EUR 200 million26.05.2020The Spanish multinational Gestamp is receiving a EUR 200 million loan from…
The Spanish multinational Gestamp, which specialises in the development and manufacture of metal components for the automotive industry, is receiving a EUR 200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to develop new research lines enabling the production of safer, lighter and therefore more environmentally friendly cars. The agreement signed represents fresh support for… Continue reading EIB finances Gestamp’s RDI strategy to the tune of EUR 200 million26.05.2020The Spanish multinational Gestamp is receiving a EUR 200 million loan from…
@GM: Rethinking Cruise’s AV Development Loop During COVID-19
On March 16th, we suspended our on-road testing following the initial guidance issued from Mayor London Breed and the public health officials. This required us to rethink our AV development loop. Our multi-year investments in simulation have resulted in very robust simulation capabilities, which allowed us to continue making rapid progress on AV performance while… Continue reading @GM: Rethinking Cruise’s AV Development Loop During COVID-19
BlaBlaCar partners with scooter startup Voi to launch new BlaBla Ride app
Long-distance ridesharing startup BlaBlaCar announced that it is expanding to scooter sharing. But the company isn’t going to operate its own fleet of scooters. Instead, BlaBlaCar is partnering with Voi, a European e-scooter service that has raised $136 million over multiple rounds. Voi operates in dozens of European cities, including Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Over… Continue reading BlaBlaCar partners with scooter startup Voi to launch new BlaBla Ride app
Karma Automotive Begins Prototype Testing For Supercar-Capable E-Flex Platform
Equipped with Karma’s racing-inspired E-Flex platform suitable for both road and track day applications, the AWD performance prototype aims to achieve 1,100 HP. A combination of attributes including 10,500 lb-ft (14,000 Nm) wheel torque, electronic torque vectoring and front and rear mounted dual electric motors will generate superior power and handling for the test vehicle.… Continue reading Karma Automotive Begins Prototype Testing For Supercar-Capable E-Flex Platform
Compact SUVs: the Baby Lexus arrives and a flurry of electric models (also Tesla)
CROSSOVER The luxury brand of the Toyota Group could offer an exclusive B-suv based on the Toyota Yaris Cross The BX as it may be called is intended for the European and Asian markets, not the USA. by Corrado Canali The luxury brand of the Toyota Group could offer an exclusive B-suv based on the… Continue reading Compact SUVs: the Baby Lexus arrives and a flurry of electric models (also Tesla)