“I’ve gotten to know Josette over the last year since investing in Canoo, recruiting her to the board, and being able to work alongside her during the state selection process on our innovative advanced mega- micro manufacturing factory in Oklahoma,” said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO, Canoo Inc. “She brings vast experience in US and… Continue reading Canoo Names Ambassador Josette Sheeran President
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@Tata-JLR: Q1 SALES AND PROFITABILITY IMPROVED FROM COVID IMPACT A YEAR AGO BUT SIGNIFICANTLY CONSTRAINED BY CONTINUING SEMICONDUCTOR SHORTAGE
Wholesales of 84.4k vehicles, up 72.6% but 30k units (27%) lower than planned due to chip shortage resulting in a pre-tax loss and a free cash outflow Pre-tax loss of £110 million, but £303 million better than a year ago, and a free cash outflow of £996 million, but £574 million better than a year… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Q1 SALES AND PROFITABILITY IMPROVED FROM COVID IMPACT A YEAR AGO BUT SIGNIFICANTLY CONSTRAINED BY CONTINUING SEMICONDUCTOR SHORTAGE
Volta Charging Announces New Station Installation In Renton, Washington
Founded on the premise that the electrification of mobility is likely to be one of the largest infrastructural shifts of this generation, Volta Charging builds and operates a nationwide EV charging network that is among the best utilization per station for the United States. Centered around capturing new spending habits expected to result from the shift to… Continue reading Volta Charging Announces New Station Installation In Renton, Washington
@niche: Lightyear welcomes Dutch multinational SHV as partner and investorMay 18, 2021001076
We are proud to announce a collaboration with the Dutch multinational SHV, supported by a strategic €20 million investment, as part of our current investment round. Throughout its 125 years of history, the family-owned company SHV has always been guided by a visionary, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit. SHV recognises that we are at the forefront… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear welcomes Dutch multinational SHV as partner and investorMay 18, 2021001076
Norway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24
The “subscribe to your car” movement has been taking off in recent years, with the appearance of Fleks in the U.K., Cazoo (after its acquisition of Drover) and Care by Volvo Hertz, to name just a few. Into this space has appeared imove out of Norway, with what appears, at least, to be a new… Continue reading Norway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24
Intel’s Mobileye takes its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City
Mobileye, a subsidiary of Intel, has expanded its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City as part of its strategy to develop and deploy the technology. New York City joins a number of other cities, including Detroit, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo, where Mobileye has either launched testing or plans to this year. Mobileye launched… Continue reading Intel’s Mobileye takes its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City
Hyundai to enhance safety of reused EV batteries
Young-jo Ji, president of Hyundai Motor Group’s innovation division, and Sajib Jesudas, president of UL Commercial, signed the agreement for SLBESS product certification and demonstration. Hyundai Motor Group is working with UL, a global safety certification company, to strengthen the safety of the Second Life Battery Energy Storage System (SLBESS) for electric vehicles. On July… Continue reading Hyundai to enhance safety of reused EV batteries
Zero emissions and automated driving: manufacturers are designing the car of the future
3 ‘of reading The car is preparing for the most important post-war change to today, with the slow but planned abandonment of heat engines to make room for electric propulsion. It will not happen “tomorrow” but within a decade the fleet in circulation will change radically, as confirmed by the many announcements of car manufacturers… Continue reading Zero emissions and automated driving: manufacturers are designing the car of the future
@GM: GM Introduces New Super Cruise Features to 6 Model Year 2022 Vehicles
GM Introduces New Super Cruise Features to 6 Model Year 2022 Vehicles 2021-07-23 New Super Cruise capabilities include hands-free automatic lane change and trailering for trucks and SUVs Company will offer over-the-air updates for select model year 2021 Super Cruise-equipped models DETROIT – General Motors announced today it will introduce new Super Cruise1 capabilities on… Continue reading @GM: GM Introduces New Super Cruise Features to 6 Model Year 2022 Vehicles
@GM: BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team
BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team New chief technology, product, people and revenue officers bring extensive experience in technology and software to BrightDrop’s growing team 2021-07-20 DETROIT – BrightDrop today named four new executives to its leadership team, appointing Anthony Armenta as chief technology officer, Rachad Youssef as chief product officer, Shaluinn Fullove as chief… Continue reading @GM: BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team