Intel’s Mobileye, rental giant Sixt to launch a robotaxi service in Germany next year

Intel subsidiary Mobileye and rental car giant Sixt SE plan to launch a robotaxi service in Munich next year, the CEOs of the two companies announced Tuesday during the IAA Mobility show in Germany. The robotaxi service is leveraging all of Intel’s, and more specifically Mobileye’s, assets that have been in development or purchased in… Continue reading Intel’s Mobileye, rental giant Sixt to launch a robotaxi service in Germany next year

Ballard and Quantron to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks

Ballard, a global leader in fuel cell technologies, and Quantron AG, a global leader in electric vehicle integration have inked a strategic partnership to accelerate deployment and market adoption of fuel cell technologies. The combined, complementary expertise of Ballard and Quantron enables broader customer access to zero emissions fuel cell electric trucks without compromising on… Continue reading Ballard and Quantron to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks

@FCA: Christine Feuell Joins Stellantis as Chrysler Brand CEO

September 7, 2021 , Amsterdam – Stellantis is pleased to announce that Christine Feuell, previously chief commercial officer at Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions, will join Stellantis as Chrysler brand CEO on September 13, reporting to CEO Carlos Tavares. Christine Feuell is a well-recognized senior marketing executive with extensive experience in automotive, omni-channel supply chain automation… Continue reading @FCA: Christine Feuell Joins Stellantis as Chrysler Brand CEO

@Geely: Geely Auto Invests in Leading Automotive Intelligence Technology Solutions Provider ECARX

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (HK.0175) announced an investment of US$50 million into ECARX Geely Automobile Holdings Limited will acquire approximately 1.51% of ECARX as a result of investment 2021 September 07th, Hong Kong. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (HK.0175) announced that it has signed a strategic investment agreement with ECARX Technology Co. Ltd.(ECARX) to acquire approximately… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Invests in Leading Automotive Intelligence Technology Solutions Provider ECARX

Tesla Gigafactory Texas attracts suppliers as production nears

A new report shows that several known Tesla suppliers are showing in Texas as the automaker is about to start production at its Gigafactory in Austin. Tesla Gigafactory Texas is an important project for the automaker. It is the first vehicle factory that Tesla is building from the ground up in the US. The automaker… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Texas attracts suppliers as production nears

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularize Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announces Hydrogen Vision 2040, to popularize hydrogen by 2040 for ‘Everyone, Everything and Everywhere’ at Hydrogen Wave Hydrogen Wave represents the Group’s plans for a new ‘wave’ of hydrogen-based products and technologies toward a hydrogen society The Group to introduce next- generation fuel cell system – 100kW and 200kW variations… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularize Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum

BP Ventures invests $11.9M in in-car payments provider Ryd to support expansion

BP Ventures, the investing arm of oil and gas giant BP, has announced a €10 million (~$11.9 million) investment in Ryd, a German in-car digital payments provider. The fresh funds will help Ryd expand its service into international markets and build out its offering, according to a statement. Ryd’s service allows users to lump together… Continue reading BP Ventures invests $11.9M in in-car payments provider Ryd to support expansion

Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularize Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announces Hydrogen Vision 2040, to popularize hydrogen by 2040 for ‘Everyone, Everything and Everywhere’ at Hydrogen Wave Hydrogen Wave represents the Group’s plans for a new ‘wave’ of hydrogen-based products and technologies toward a hydrogen society The Group to introduce next- generation fuel cell system – 100kW and 200kW variations… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularize Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum

Valeo and Leoni join forces aiming for a leading position within zone controllers

Valeo Group | 7 Sep, 2021 | 2 min Valeo, leader in ADAS sensors and related functional software, with a major electronics expertise, and Leoni, leading supplier of wiring systems and power distribution, synergize their strengths to bring the best in class solution for zone controllers, key elements of the future vehicles. Valeo and Leoni… Continue reading Valeo and Leoni join forces aiming for a leading position within zone controllers

Bosch targets a billion euros from e-mobility business this year

As the automotive industry worldwide makes the transition to electric mobility, component and technology companies are benefitting from the shift. One example is Bosch, whose product portfolio includes everything from e-bikes to construction equipment, from silicon carbide chips to pre-integrated e-axle modules. Bosch says it is growing twice as fast as the market and expects to… Continue reading Bosch targets a billion euros from e-mobility business this year