Holographic startup Envisics partners with Panasonic to fast-track in-car AR tech

Envisics founder and CEO Dr. Jamieson Christmas launched the startup three years ago to “revolutionize” the in-car experience with its holographic technology. Now, it has a partner that could help it achieve that mission. The U.K.-based holographic technology startup said Friday it reached an agreement with Panasonic Automotive Systems to jointly develop and commercialize a… Continue reading Holographic startup Envisics partners with Panasonic to fast-track in-car AR tech

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details for Fourth-Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions,… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details for Fourth-Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

@GM: To Advance Zero-Emissions Future, GM Invites ‘Everybody In’ January 8, 2021

– Campaign showcases the range, performance and flexibility of GM’s Ultium platform that will power the company’s new portfolio of 30 electric vehicles, which begin launching this year – Brand identity evolves as part of new campaign to reflect GM’s progressive company vision DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors is debuting a new… Continue reading @GM: To Advance Zero-Emissions Future, GM Invites ‘Everybody In’ January 8, 2021

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz triples its electric car sales as CEO predicts a ‘transformative’ decade

Sebastian Gollnow | picture alliance | Getty Images The CEO of Daimler emphasized the importance of low-emission technologies and innovation on Friday, telling CNBC that the automotive industry was “in the middle of a transformation.” “Next to the things that we know well — to build, frankly, the world’s most desirable cars — there are… Continue reading Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz triples its electric car sales as CEO predicts a ‘transformative’ decade

Chinese search firm Baidu to create an electric vehicle company as tech giants jump into auto space

GUANGZHOU, China — Chinese search giant Baidu will create a standalone electric vehicle company, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. The Beijing-headquartered company will be the majority shareholder while Chinese automaker Geely will take a minority stake, the person said. Geely will be responsible for manufacturing the vehicles while Baidu will focus on… Continue reading Chinese search firm Baidu to create an electric vehicle company as tech giants jump into auto space

@VW Group: Volkswagen AG donates €10 million for European environmental projects under agreement with European Investment Bank

Volkswagen AG is donating €10 million for European sustainability projects under an agreement entered into with the European Investment Bank (EIB). A decisive criterion in the selection of the projects was their proven experience in major environmental protection measures. The future of sustainable mobility was a further key factor. The donations are being made under… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen AG donates €10 million for European environmental projects under agreement with European Investment Bank

German Manager Magazin: Hyundai share rises sharply – Alleged discussions with Apple about e-car partnership but possibly price maintenance PR000458

The US technology company Applecould partner with the South Korean automaker Hyundai in the development and construction of a self-driving one Electric cars and choose from batteries for such vehicles. Talks about a cooperation are at an early stage and nothing has yet been decided, the South Korean company initially announced to the Bloomberg news… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Hyundai share rises sharply – Alleged discussions with Apple about e-car partnership but possibly price maintenance PR000458

German Manager Magazin: Tesla at record high: Will Elon Musk now buy BMW or Daimler? 000459

The price of Tesla’s stock market valuation increased sevenfold in the last year and is currently around 700 billion US dollars (570 billion euros). The German car company VW (79 billion euros), Daimler (61 billion euros) and BMW (46 billion euros) come together to around 186 billion euros. Long before Tesla’s course exploded, there was… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla at record high: Will Elon Musk now buy BMW or Daimler? 000459

Apple Is Trying to Find a Manufacturer For Its Self-Driving Car

Apple x Hyundai South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors is in early stage talks with tech titan Apple to develop an electric car, CNBC reports. Shares of the manufacturer surged by 19 percent following the news. Hyundai isn’t the only carmaker in talks with Apple. “We understand that Apple is in discussion with a variety of… Continue reading Apple Is Trying to Find a Manufacturer For Its Self-Driving Car

Tesla’s Chinese rivals strike back with new models

HONG KONG — Upstart Chinese challengers to Elon Musk’s Tesla are raising the stakes in the race to carve up the world’s largest electric vehicle market with plans to launch new models for the year ahead. Nio, the U.S.-listed carmaker whose market value rose more than 12-fold during 2020, will launch its first flagship sedan… Continue reading Tesla’s Chinese rivals strike back with new models