Car ownership has become pricey and untenable in many towns and cities in Europe: between congestion charges to reduce emissions, parking fees, and traffic, many consumers opt instead to use public transportation, two wheels, cabs or their own legs to get around. To add to that mix for longer journeys, today a startup that’s building… Continue reading Virtuo raises $96M for its streamlined take on car rentals
Tag: Strategy
VW CEO says fuel cell cars ‘not the answer’ to emissions free mobility – Automotive News Europe
BERLIN — Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said hydrogen fuel cell cars are not the answer to future emissions free driving. “The hydrogen car is proven NOT to be the climate solution,” Diess wrote on Twitter. “In transport, electrification has prevailed. Bogus debates are a waste of time. Please listen to the science!” He directed… Continue reading VW CEO says fuel cell cars ‘not the answer’ to emissions free mobility – Automotive News Europe
@Ford: The Ford Electric Vehicle Strategy: What You Need to Know
The electric era is here, and Ford is in the midst of implementing an ambitious, comprehensive plan to make the transition to an electric lifestyle – or commercial fleet, for that matter – easy. Ford is investing $22 billion in electrification through 2025 as part of its plan to lead electrification in areas of strength.… Continue reading @Ford: The Ford Electric Vehicle Strategy: What You Need to Know
Arrival’s Denis Sverdlov on the new era of car manufacturing
‘If your business doesn’t have a technology element, then it doesn’t have a future’ Rebecca Bellan 7 hours Electric vehicle company Arrival wants to break the current auto manufacturing model. Instead of one giant factory and an assembly line, Arrival’s commercial electric vans, buses and cars are robotically built in small, regional microfactories, of which… Continue reading Arrival’s Denis Sverdlov on the new era of car manufacturing
@VW Group: May 20, World Bee Day: Since 2016 Lamborghini has worked with bees in an environmental biomonitoring project003109
Sant’Agata Bolognese, May 19, 2021 – On the occasion of World Bee Day on May 20, established by the UN in 2017, Automobili Lamborghini underscores its commitment to safeguarding the environment. In 2016 the company launched an environmental biomonitoring project with the installation of an apiary in the Lamborghini Park in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Over the… Continue reading @VW Group: May 20, World Bee Day: Since 2016 Lamborghini has worked with bees in an environmental biomonitoring project003109
@VW Group: NEWSROOM: Introducing the Taos Basecamp Concept, a peek at a future accessories package003109
May 19, 2021 Inspired by the positive response from the 2019 Atlas Basecamp Concept and the Basecamp accessories line offered for Atlas models, Volkswagen has created a one-of-a-kind concept build that highlights the adaptability and adventurous style of the new Taos compact SUV. The Taos Basecamp Concept was conceived by the Volkswagen Design Team in Oxnard, California,… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: Introducing the Taos Basecamp Concept, a peek at a future accessories package003109
@VW Group: Charging Stations and E-Cars: Audi Electrifies FC Bayern003110
FC Bayern and its partner Audi have installed 21 charging points for electric vehicles at the Allianz Arena. As of this summer, the charging infrastructure will gradually be expanded, allowing electric vehicles to soon be charged in other areas of the record-holding German champions’ stadium complex. In September 2020, FC Bayern and Audi started their… Continue reading @VW Group: Charging Stations and E-Cars: Audi Electrifies FC Bayern003110
Tata Motors and Tata Power install high-speed EV Charging Stations in Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack
The high-speed EV charger is equipped to charge the Nexon EV from 0-80% in one hour. Bhubaneshwar: Tata Motors and Tata Power recently inaugurated 2 high-speed CCS2 EV charging stations one each at TML Dion Automotives, Samantarapur in Bhubaneshwar, and TML Gugnani Autocars, Pratap Nagari in Cuttack. With this, the company operates the largest charging… Continue reading Tata Motors and Tata Power install high-speed EV Charging Stations in Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack
Eberspaecher Group maintains strong outlook for 2021
German supplier Eberspaecher Group has announced that despite the unprecedented challenging fiscal year 2020 that was heavily impacted by the economic effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, the current year marks the sign of transformation for the company. ‘Exhaust Technology’, which is the company’s biggest division will change to a more independent operational structure and conduct… Continue reading Eberspaecher Group maintains strong outlook for 2021
@Daimler: Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its fuel-cell truck
First enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck on the test track since late April Wide range of tests are a further milestone on the path to series production Tests on public roads to take place this year, customer trials planned for 2023 Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Truck AG: “We are consistently pursuing our… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its fuel-cell truck