Tag: Mobility

Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van

Ford has started production of its electric E-Transit cargo vans at its factory in Kansas City, Missouri with the first deliveries expected in the next several weeks, Ford Pro North America general manager Tim Baughman told TechCrunch. Baughman’s comments follow Ford’s announcement earlier this month that it will nearly double production capacity of its upcoming electric… Continue reading Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van

@VW Group: Audi exceeds 2021 CO2 fleet targets for Europe004510

Based on preliminary figures, Audi exceeded its fleet-wide CO2 emission targets for the European Union as well as Norway and Iceland in 2021. With a value of 122 g/km, the company fell well short of the legally required target value of 129 g/km. As a result, the brand made a positive contribution to the Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi exceeds 2021 CO2 fleet targets for Europe004510

General Motors will build a third EV battery factory in the US

General Motors announced a $7 billion investment in growing its electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities in Michigan, calling it “the single largest investment announcement in GM history.” The company will spend the money on four manufacturing sites, with plans to create 4,000 new jobs and retain another 1,000 in the state. The investment includes construction of… Continue reading General Motors will build a third EV battery factory in the US

Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Shenyang, A Major City in Northeast China

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focusing on the online ride-hailing industry in China as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced the launch of its proprietary online ride-hailing platform for drivers in Shenyang, China. Over… Continue reading Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Shenyang, A Major City in Northeast China

Volkswagen and Bosch to collaborate on automated driving software

The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a rim cap in a showroom of a Volkswagen car dealer in Brussels, Belgium July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BERLIN, Jan 25(Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) software subsidiary Cariad and autos supplier Bosch have formed a partnership to… Continue reading Volkswagen and Bosch to collaborate on automated driving software

New 2022 Volvo XC90 replacement could be called Embla

Volvo’s next-generation, all-electric replacement for the XC90 could be given the name Embla, according to new trademark applications made by the Swedish brand.  “This will be the first of its kind. We should also then mark that by deviating from our normal way of giving our cars names,” said outgoing Volvo boss Hakan Samuelsson at… Continue reading New 2022 Volvo XC90 replacement could be called Embla

@BMW: Recharged and electrifying: the classic Mini launches into the future.001702

Munich. If Alec Issigonis could design the classic Mini again today, the iconic small car would have an electric motor. After all, the original launched in 1959 was created during an oil crisis and based on the idea of saving fuel and transporting four occupants and their luggage in the smallest possible footprint. To this… Continue reading @BMW: Recharged and electrifying: the classic Mini launches into the future.001702

07:00 ETDana Named ‘Top Employer 2022’ in 10 Countries, Earns Distinction for its European OperationsDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today tha…

MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that the company was recognized as a “Top Employer 2022” in 10 countries around the world and that its European region was also was collectively named a Top Employer.  This prestigious award by the Top Employers Institute honors exceptional human resources programs, including… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Named ‘Top Employer 2022’ in 10 Countries, Earns Distinction for its European OperationsDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today tha…