@GM: General Motors and Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners and Suppliers June 23, 2021

Program includes current offerings that can help expand access to renewable energy for GM’s customers and suppliers in Texas, and free renewable energy charging hours for GM’s EV owners in the coming months DETROIT, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors and Shell, through its wholly owned subsidiary MP2 Energy, LLC (“Shell”),  are collaborating to provide… Continue reading @GM: General Motors and Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners and Suppliers June 23, 2021

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Continental / infas study on the trends and developments in the transport industry Transport companies fear falling behind in digitalization Critical attitude to automated driving persists The future of the transport sector: environmental protection gaining momentum Still the biggest challenges: cost pressure and driver shortages (PRESS RELEASE) SCHWALBACK, Germany, 23-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR:… Continue reading Europa Wire: Continental / infas study on the trends and developments in the transport industry000109

Tata Motors’ Guenter Butschek to step down on June 30, will continue as consultant for FY2022

Tata Motors has announced that Guenter Butschek will be stepping down from his role as CEO and MD from June 30, 2021. Butschek had informed his desire to relocate to Germany at the end of the contract for personal reasons but will continue as a consultant to the company till the end of this fiscal… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Guenter Butschek to step down on June 30, will continue as consultant for FY2022

Sputtering Nissan-Renault alliance stirs shareholder unrest

TOKYO — Nissan Motor’s general shareholders meeting Tuesday spotlighted the struggles of the automaker’s alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi Motors, a partnership that initially promised to rival the likes of Toyota Motor and Volkswagen. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida apologized to investors for the gap that has opened between Nissan and its rivals, and also for… Continue reading Sputtering Nissan-Renault alliance stirs shareholder unrest

Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house built e-scooter

Spin, Ford’s micromobility subsidiary, has launched its first custom designed and built electric scooter. The company says the S-100T scooters are its safest and longest lasting, two qualities that it hopes will attract the attention of cities as it aims its strategy at exclusive partnerships.  When the company launches its service in Sacramento in July,… Continue reading Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house built e-scooter

Lanxess develops new design for EV charging inlets

The boom in electric vehicles is causing a sharp rise in demand for plastics destined for charging infrastructure. Specialty chemicals major Lanxess believes this offers a wealth of opportunities to use its Durethan polyamides and Pocan polyesters. The company has now used its thermoplastic compounds in a new design concept for EV charging inlets. These… Continue reading Lanxess develops new design for EV charging inlets

Northvolt, founded by a former Tesla exec, is Europe’s $11.75 billion battery hope. It has a public listing in its sights.

The Swedish startup Northvolt announced Monday it had raised an additional $2.75 billion. The electric-vehicle-battery maker counts Volkswagen, Goldman, and Spotify’s CEO among its backers. CEO Peter Carlsson said the company will eventually need to draw on funds from public markets. See more stories on Insider’s business page. A Swedish startup that is building one… Continue reading Northvolt, founded by a former Tesla exec, is Europe’s $11.75 billion battery hope. It has a public listing in its sights.

ALYI Announces New Revolt Token Website With New Purchase Features And 25% Bonus For Purchasing Prior To July Revolt Token Enhancements

DALLAS, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today announced its finance partner, RevoltTOKEN, has published a new website with new Revolt Token purchase features: A Reduced Minimum Purchase Requirement – Was $1,000; Now $250 Streamlined Purchase Process – Signup And Purchase Much Faster New Features Coming In July With 25% Bonus… Continue reading ALYI Announces New Revolt Token Website With New Purchase Features And 25% Bonus For Purchasing Prior To July Revolt Token Enhancements

General Motors and Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners and Suppliers

DETROIT, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors and Shell, through its wholly owned subsidiary MP2 Energy, LLC (“Shell”),  are collaborating to provide comprehensive energy solutions programs to GM’s customers and supply chain partners, including fixed-rate home energy plans backed by 100 percent renewable energy resources. This program is currently available for eligible owners of Chevrolet, Buick,… Continue reading General Motors and Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners and Suppliers

Chinese robotaxi unicorn WeRide bags over $600M in 5 months

It’s hard to keep up with the fundraising spree in China’s autonomous driving industry these days. Guangzhou- and California-based robotaxi company WeRide, which counts Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance as one of its strategic investors, has raised over $600 million in just under five months from its Series B and C financing rounds. The four-year-old upstart said in… Continue reading Chinese robotaxi unicorn WeRide bags over $600M in 5 months