Berlin-Marienfelde site to become competence center for the digitalization of the global Mercedes-Benz production network. Focus is set on the development and implementation of MO360, the digitalMercedes-Benz production ecosystem. Berlin. Mercedes-Benz is investing a double-digit million amount to transform its Berlin-Marienfelde plant in Germany into a campus for developing, testing and implementing pioneering software applications… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus Berlin: Driver for the digital transformation in production
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@FCA: Stellantis Announces 2020 Profit-sharing Payment for UAW-represented Employees
March 3, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – As a result of FCA’s financial performance in 2020, Stellantis announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $8,010 will be paid to UAW-represented employees on March 15, 2021. Actual payments will be based on individual compensated hours. Approximately 43,000 employees are eligible to receive the payment. With… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Announces 2020 Profit-sharing Payment for UAW-represented Employees
Jaguar India gets 22 dealerships EV-ready ahead of I-Pace launch on March 23
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it is gearing up its back-end operations to support the launch of its first all-electric vehicle in India – Jaguar I-Pace – which is slated for a market introduction on March 23. As a result, the company says that it is putting its efforts to supplement the electric model… Continue reading Jaguar India gets 22 dealerships EV-ready ahead of I-Pace launch on March 23
@niche: Koenigsegg appoints Evan Horetsky as Chief Industrialisation Officer000582
Tue, Mar 02, 2021 12:08 CET Koenigsegg today announced the appointment of Evan Horetsky as Chief Industrialisation Officer. Evan will report to CEO and founder, Christian von Koenigsegg. Evan joins Koenigsegg from Tesla, where his last position was Director of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (Gigafactory Berlin). Evan rose fast through the Tesla ranks and participated… Continue reading @niche: Koenigsegg appoints Evan Horetsky as Chief Industrialisation Officer000582
Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round
Volocopter is in the final stages of providing new, sustainable mobility options for cities around the world. Their future services range from electric autonomous air taxis flying passengers directly and safely to their destinations to transporting goods with the company’s VoloDrone. Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is a leader in the urban air… Continue reading Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round
Sixt SE Announces Senior Management Succession Plan
Erich Sixt took over the company in 1969 from his father when it was still a local brand in Munich, Germany. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt CEO Erich Sixt will resign from his position on the management board after the annual general meeting on June 16 of this year. Sixt (76) has helmed Sixt for… Continue reading Sixt SE Announces Senior Management Succession Plan
CNG dispensing units, EV charging points likely to come up at dhalaos in south Delhi
The civic body had recently proposed 93 sites to IGL for a feasibility study. New Delhi: To promote green mobility and clean fuel, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has decided to set up ‘green zones’ at selected abandoned dhalaos or vacant sites with the help of IGL. These zones will have CNG dispensing units, battery… Continue reading CNG dispensing units, EV charging points likely to come up at dhalaos in south Delhi
Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in February
The monthly two-wheeler sales continue to see consistent growth. The top five players that make up for nearly 80-90 percent of the market delivered upbeat sales numbers. However, on a month-on-month basis, a few manufacturers delivered muted or flat performance due to supply chain concerns as a result of shortage of semiconductors and container availability… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in February
Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year
India’s and Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose is among the top five finalists for the 2021 World Car Person of the Year award. The five names were announced today when 93 World Car Awards (WCA) jurors from 28 countries collectively voted for the finalists by secret ballot. KMPG tabulated the vote results. To be eligible, award… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year
Fluid Truck, the Zipcar of commercial trucks, raises $63M to take on rental giants
Fluid Truck has built an app-based platform that aims to take away the pain and cost of owning or leasing commercial vehicles, all while grabbing market share from established companies like Penske, Ryder and U-Haul. Now, it has the capital to help it get there. The Denver-based company said Tuesday it raised $63 million in… Continue reading Fluid Truck, the Zipcar of commercial trucks, raises $63M to take on rental giants