@GM: GM Investing Nearly $154 Million in Western New York for Production of Electric Motor Components January 21, 2022

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Stellantis invest in Stimcar to support its development, strengthening circular economy initiatives – automobilsport.com – automobilsport.com

21.01.2022: – Stellantis takes a majority of Stimcar�s capital, via Stellantis &You, Sales and Services – Trust to founders, management autonomy and continuity of service   –    Stellantis takes a majority of Stimcar’s capital, via Stellantis &You, Sales and Services –    Trust to founders, management autonomy and continuity of service –    Stellantis &You, Sales and Services… Continue reading Stellantis invest in Stimcar to support its development, strengthening circular economy initiatives – automobilsport.com – automobilsport.com

Stellantis Completes Investment Round in Factorial, Further Accelerating Electrification Push – automobilsport.com – automobilsport.com

21.01.2022: Investment is part of Joint Development Agreement announced in November 2021, together with other investors Funding will help scale global commercialization of Factorial�s solid-state battery technology that is robust and offers greater driving r     Investment is part of Joint Development Agreement announced in November 2021, together with other investors     Funding will help… Continue reading Stellantis Completes Investment Round in Factorial, Further Accelerating Electrification Push – automobilsport.com – automobilsport.com

Toyota Earns Most R&D Patents Among Automakers in Intellectual Property Owners Association Rankings for 8th Consecutive Year

“We are delighted to be recognized as a global technology leader as evidenced by the many patents issued to Toyota,” said Sandra Phillips-Rogers, general counsel, chief legal officer and chief diversity officer for Toyota Motor North America. “The number of issued patents is a testament to Toyota’s vast R&D efforts and the team members who… Continue reading Toyota Earns Most R&D Patents Among Automakers in Intellectual Property Owners Association Rankings for 8th Consecutive Year

Sony seeks new partners for transformative EV project -executive

Sony seeks partners to make cars into entertainment spaces Transformation of cars similar to rise of smartphones TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Sony Group (6758.T) will likely add new technology partners to its electric vehicle (EV) project to help it forge a mobility business to transform cars from transportation machines to entertainment spaces, a Sony… Continue reading Sony seeks new partners for transformative EV project -executive

Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has entered into a strategic alliance with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to initially launch 10,000 units of OSM Rage+ e-three-wheeler with smart, swappable batteries across the country. The partnership will give OSM access to Sun Mobility’s network of Swap Points with advanced Quick Interchange Station (QIS’) and real-time visibility via a state-of-the-art, IoT-based,… Continue reading Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries

‘Olli’ 3D printed autonomous shuttle manufacturer Local Motors closes down

Automotive OEM Local Motors, manufacturer of the partially-3D printed ‘Olli’ autonomous vehicle (AV), has shut down according to Linkedin posts from several of its employees.  Over the last five and half years, Local Motors has built various structural elements of its self-driving shuttle using 3D printing, in a way that has allowed it to be… Continue reading ‘Olli’ 3D printed autonomous shuttle manufacturer Local Motors closes down

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation

Stuttgart/Orlando.  Today, Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies, Inc., a leading global automotive technology company, announced a partnership to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars. A central component of this is the optimal access to new technologies and global competencies. The new partnership with Luminar underlines Mercedes-Benz’s policy of continuously expanding its network… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation

UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers call Tesla expansion in Xinjiang ‘misguided’

The Tesla logo is seen on a car at Tesla Motors’ new showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District in New York City, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – The chairmen of two congressional panels on oversight and trade on Thursday assailed Tesla’s… Continue reading UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers call Tesla expansion in Xinjiang ‘misguided’

Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe recently spoke to proposals of hydrogen combustion cars by rivals like Toyota, stating his company studied hydrogen’s potential ten years ago. Mibe went on to say that unlike Toyota, Honda doesn’t see hydrogen combustion as feasible for cars. That doesn’t mean the Japanese automaker is abandoning the chemical element, however. Both… Continue reading Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’