TOKYO — Toyota Motor said Monday that it will not air any Olympic-related TV advertisements going forward, despite the automaker being a top-tier sponsor. President Akio Toyoda will not attend the opening ceremony, the company also said. The decision signaled that the automaker is distancing itself from the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which are set to kick… Continue reading Top sponsor Toyota pulls all Olympic TV ads in blow to Games
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ALYI Electric Motorcycle Pilot Report Scheduled For Release Next Week
DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) (“ALYI”) today announced a scheduled electric motorcycle pilot report to provide a comprehensive update on the pilot progress so far and an overview of what to expect going forward. The pilot report will be published next week on Thursday, July 29th, 2021. Last week, ALYI… Continue reading ALYI Electric Motorcycle Pilot Report Scheduled For Release Next Week
ChargePoint to buy European charging software startup for $295M
ChargePoint struck a deal to buy European charging software company has.to.be for €250 million ($295 million) in cash and stock, the electric vehicle charging network’s first acquisition since it became a publicly traded company. Through the deal, ChargePoint gains more than just 125 employees and the company’s operating software, which manages more than 40,000 networked… Continue reading ChargePoint to buy European charging software startup for $295M
Quanergy’s 3D LiDAR Solution Selected for First V2X Smart City Deployment in Korea
SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Busan–Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of OPA-based solid state LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions for automotive and IoT, today announced its 3D LiDAR solution has been selected to support the development of an Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) system in Busan, South Korea. The ICT system is a key component… Continue reading Quanergy’s 3D LiDAR Solution Selected for First V2X Smart City Deployment in Korea
Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test
By Nick Carey and Barbara Lewis New Delhi: Britain has set a fast pace in the electric vehicle race with its 2030 ban on sales of new fossil fuel-powered cars and has offered 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) to jump start its battery industry and associated supply chain. But the cash and the headline-grabbing deadline… Continue reading Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test
@Renault: AVTOVAZ celebrates 55 years old000259
July 20, 2021 marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the government decree on the construction of car manufacturing plant in the city of Togliatti. This day is considered the date of AVTOVAZ foundation.For 55 years, AVTOVAZ has produced more than 30 million cars of more than 50 different models. LADA cars take a… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ celebrates 55 years old000259
Nisun International Announces Strategic Collaboration with Zhongneng Shanhua Energy to Jointly Develop Supply Chain Services in the Energy Industry
SHANGHAI, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd (“Nisun” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NISN), a provider of innovative comprehensive solutions through an integration of technology, industry, and finance, today announced Fanlunke Supply Chain Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, a controlled affiliate of the Company, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement… Continue reading Nisun International Announces Strategic Collaboration with Zhongneng Shanhua Energy to Jointly Develop Supply Chain Services in the Energy Industry
@Daimler: 5th anniversary of STARTUP AUTOBAHN: The most successful innovation platform in Europe continues to grow internationally
Stuttgart. Innovation is the future. And the future is written by STARTUP AUTOBAHN, the innovation platform for mobility startups: Exactly five years ago, the most powerful European mobility platform in terms of the number of partners and implemented pilot projects was founded on the initiative of Mercedes-Benz. From 21. till 23. July 2021 there will… Continue reading @Daimler: 5th anniversary of STARTUP AUTOBAHN: The most successful innovation platform in Europe continues to grow internationally
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is steering the way to an all-electric future – The CEO Magazine
An engineer by trade, General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra always looks for ways to improve situations and solve challenges. As if born with a crystal ball installed in her very DNA, imagining what’s next and then capitalising on those opportunities comes second nature to her, almost in the same way improving people’s lives and… Continue reading General Motors CEO Mary Barra is steering the way to an all-electric future – The CEO Magazine
Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear
From left to right: Ville Rantala – Project Manager (Valmet Automotive), Hans Heijmans – COO (Lightyear), Gerard Berkelmans – VP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (Lightyear), Matti Räsänen – VP Sales (Valmet Automotive), Wim van Stratum – VP Operations (Lightyear) Valmet Automotive has signed a letter of intent on vehicle manufacturing with Lightyear, the Netherlands-based technology… Continue reading Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear