The Volkswagen Group has unveiled a bold ‘New Auto’ business strategy that it says will help to grow revenues through an increased focus on electric cars and software-driven services. Launched by VW Group boss Herbert Diess, the New Auto strategy, will run until 2030 and involve the transformation of the car giant into a “software-driven mobility company”. The strategy is… Continue reading Volkswagen’s ‘New Auto’ business strategy big on EVs and software
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@Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099
AMSTERDAM – Uwe Hochgeschurtz, who currently holds the position of CEO Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has been named Opel Brand CEO with effect from September 1, 2021, at a time when the unique German brand of Stellantis is expanding its commercial activities, including in China, and entering the electrification era. He will succeed Michael… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099
Volkswagen’s new business strategy puts software and autonomous driving front and center
Volkswagen will ramp up its software, mobility as a service and battery tech to stay competitive in the coming decades, as it and other automakers prepare for the largest transition in personal mobility since the invention of the car. Laying out the company strategy Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess emphasized a top-to-bottom transformation in… Continue reading Volkswagen’s new business strategy puts software and autonomous driving front and center
Hyzon Motors delivers first hydrogen-powered vehicle to support multinational dairy company’s operations, transition fleet to zero-emissions
The 55-ton vehicle supplied by Hyzon, a HyMax 450 Puller built on a Class-8 DAF truck chassis, is expected to have up to 520 kilometer range with motor power up to 550 kilowatt capacity. Transport Groep Noord plans to operate the truck on specific routes in the North of the Netherlands, where the first hydrogen-powered milk… Continue reading Hyzon Motors delivers first hydrogen-powered vehicle to support multinational dairy company’s operations, transition fleet to zero-emissions
Electrify America Announces its “Boost Plan” to More than Double its Current EV Charging Network by End of 2025
RESTON, Va., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electrify America today announced its “Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada, with plans to have more than 1,800 fast charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers installed by the end of 2025. The expansion will increase the… Continue reading Electrify America Announces its “Boost Plan” to More than Double its Current EV Charging Network by End of 2025
New Audi Grand Sphere concept teased ahead of full reveal
Audi has teased the first of its three new “Sphere” concept cars, which preview the brand’s design direction for the next decade and beyond. This one’s called the Audi Grand Sphere, and Auto Express understands it is being lined up to be Audi’s star of the 2021 Munich Motor Show. When it arrives, it will preview an… Continue reading New Audi Grand Sphere concept teased ahead of full reveal
@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor to Pilot AutonomousDemand-Responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ Service
• Hyundai Motor to introduce an autonomous, demand-responsive shuttle service in South Korea, starting August 9• Pilot will operate along a 6.1-km route in Sejong Smart City, where passengers can request a ride via smartphone ‘Shucle’ app, at a choice of 20 stops• Service will be expanded to other areas, including the Hyundai Motor and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor to Pilot AutonomousDemand-Responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ Service
Carsome, Catcha Group partner to acquire iCar Asia in $200m deal
Southeast Asian used car trading platform Carsome announced that it will be acquiring a 19.9% stake in ASX-listed iCar Asia Ltd from Catcha Group, according to a company statement. Carsome and Catcha group have also made a joint proposal to acquire the rest of the 80.1% of iCar from its shareholders in a total transaction… Continue reading Carsome, Catcha Group partner to acquire iCar Asia in $200m deal
07:00 ETDana Accelerates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Commits to Setting Science-Based TargetsDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today …
MAUMEE, Ohio, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today it will accelerate its plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030, ahead of its original target of 2035 that was announced in October 2020. The company has also signed a commitment letter… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Accelerates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Commits to Setting Science-Based TargetsDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today …
@VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441
Decarbonization, energy, environmental compliance, biodiversity, water, waste and the circular economy – these are the topics of the Volkswagen Group “goTOzero weeks,” a new series of environmental events that is starting today and will be held through November in the company’s brands, regions and departments. The Group-wide campaign is designed to share information and promote… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441