Kyle Vogt, who co-founded Cruise and ran the startup for years following GM’s acquisition in 2016, is back in charge. Vogt made the announcement Monday via a tweet. The formal announcement comes more than three months after Cruise CEO Dan Ammann, a longtime executive at GM who had been tapped as CEO in 2018, suddenly… Continue reading Cruise co-founder Kyle Vogt retakes CEO spot after GM exec’s sudden departure
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Lear Completes Acquisition of Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems Business Unit
“Lear is leading an era of unprecedented evolution and growth in automotive seating innovation. As automakers look for greater product differentiation, increased efficiency and improved performance – especially in the luxury, SUV and electric vehicle segments – Lear is offering seating with more integrated thermal and premium features,” said Ray Scott, Lear President and CEO.… Continue reading Lear Completes Acquisition of Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems Business Unit
CANOO INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2021 RESULTS
JUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Canoo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOEV), a high-tech advanced mobility company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021. “We continue to make key progress and recently executed multiple agreements with the state of Oklahoma, including for the purchase of 1,000 vehicles. We broke ground in… Continue reading CANOO INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2021 RESULTS
Cruise founder, ex-CEO to be permanent leader of self-driving company
Cruise LLC’s next chief executive officer will be Kyle Vogt, the former CEO who’s been acting as interim chief of the self-driving company since the abrupt departure of Dan Ammann. Vogt, 36, who is also a co-founder of Cruise, announced the “fun news” Monday on Twitter: “I have no doubt it will be a difficult challenge given… Continue reading Cruise founder, ex-CEO to be permanent leader of self-driving company
@BMW: BMW Group’s innovative Edge Ecosystem wins award.001790
+++ Cloud-based software suite for worldwide edge device management +++ Central app catalogue rolled out in the BMW Group production network +++ Zero-touch installation for fully automated setup +++ Munich. The BMW Group’s Edge Ecosystem has won the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2021 in the Envision category. The cloud-based software suite allows production-related applications… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group’s innovative Edge Ecosystem wins award.001790
@FCA: A Bold Step Toward Economic Justice
February 28, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis and the National Business League (NBL) today concluded their pilot of the National Black Supplier Development Program, graduating a group of 13 Black-owned business participants. Many of the 13 companies either secured or are being considered for contracts on some of Stellantis’ most important marketing projects and… Continue reading @FCA: A Bold Step Toward Economic Justice
China Tech Digest: DeepRoute’s Autonomous Trucks Help Deliver Anti-epidemic Supplies; SIASUN Intelligent Welding Robot System Applied To Dam Construction
DeepRoute’s autonomous trucks help deliver anti-epidemic supplies Two autonomous light trucks developed by DeepRoute, a Chinese L4 full stack self-driving solution provider, have been used to deliver anti-epidemic supplies in the designated control areas for COVID-19 in Shatou Subdistrict, Futian District. A single self-driving light truck transported more than 500 boxes of materials, including nearly… Continue reading China Tech Digest: DeepRoute’s Autonomous Trucks Help Deliver Anti-epidemic Supplies; SIASUN Intelligent Welding Robot System Applied To Dam Construction
Honda partners HPCL for battery swapping stations
Three months after announcing its plans for entering the battery swapping business in India, Honda Power Pack Energy India, a new subsidiary of Honda Motor Co for battery sharing service has announced partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), a Maharatna Oil & Gas Public Sector undertaking. The partners have entered into commercial agreement to collaborate… Continue reading Honda partners HPCL for battery swapping stations
Porsche scales up e-bike ambitions with new investments
Porsche is best known for the legendary 911 sports car – but with the recent Taycan line it has proven it know how to make a great electric car too. And the firm’s electric ambitions extend beyond that: it has recently upped its interest in the e-bike world – and is set to expand its line-up… Continue reading Porsche scales up e-bike ambitions with new investments
@Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Secondary Listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong000350
Feb 27, 2022 NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Secondary Listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced the proposed secondary listing of its Class A… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Secondary Listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong000350