The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car in front of the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany February 11, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert BENGALURU, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Swedish steelmaker SSAB (SSABa.ST) said on Wednesday it had partnered with Daimler’s (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz to introduce fossil fuel-free steel into vehicle production, with prototype parts for body shells… Continue reading Autos & TransportationMercedes-Benz teams up with SSAB to explore fossil fuel-free steel for cars6:41 AM UTC
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BMW backs the restructuring of China JV partner’s parent Huachen
BMW said in a statement to Reuters that it also wanted to use Huachen’s existing car manufacturing capacity. Huachen is based in China’s northeastern city of Shenyang in Liaoning province. BEIJING: BMW said on Tuesday it wanted to support the restructuring of Huachen Group, parent of the German premium automaker’s Chinese joint venture partner Brilliance… Continue reading BMW backs the restructuring of China JV partner’s parent Huachen
Autos & TransportationScania stops European truck production this week over chip shortageAugust 30, 2021
A truck of Swedish company Scania is pictured in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer STOCKHOLM, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Truckmaker Scania, part of Volkswagen AG’s (VOWG_p.DE) commercial vehicle arm Traton SE (8TRA.DE), will halt production at its European truck plants this week due to the shortage of semi-conductors, it said on Monday. A… Continue reading Autos & TransportationScania stops European truck production this week over chip shortageAugust 30, 2021
Over 139,000 Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles Expected to Ship Globally in 2026
Production-grade autonomous transport begins to scale NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As factory production begins for leading OEMs within the next three years, SAE Level 4 autonomy will move from modified heavy-duty trucks and pilots to a reality across multiple regions. According to ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, these vehicle… Continue reading Over 139,000 Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles Expected to Ship Globally in 2026
@Geely: Tue 31 Aug 2021Lotus Technology global HQ established in China as future Lotus EV product plan unveiledLotus Technology has officially launched its gl…
Global ‘intelligent technology’ subsidiary of Group Lotus launched Will accelerate innovation and oversee manufacture of exciting new Lotus lifestyle models for global markets Four new electric models from Lotus in next five years – including all-new electric sports car in 2026 Lotus SUV – the Type 132 – will be first, launching in 2022 All-new… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 31 Aug 2021Lotus Technology global HQ established in China as future Lotus EV product plan unveiledLotus Technology has officially launched its gl…
Stellantis extends output halts at several European car plants on chip shortage
Plants at Rennes and Sochaux in France as well as the Eisenach plant in Germany, which produce light commercial vehicles, suffered production halts last week. PARIS: Carmaker Stellantis is extending production halts at several plants in Europe due to a shortage in microchips, a spokesperson for Stellantis said on Monday. Carmakers, increasingly dependent on electronic… Continue reading Stellantis extends output halts at several European car plants on chip shortage
China’s Geely plans staff share award scheme in ‘common prosperity’ push
Under Geely’s planned scheme, the carmaker will issue up to 350 million new shares for employees, representing around 3.56% of the company’s current total number of issued shares, Geely said in a filing at Hong Kong Stock Exchange. BEIJING: Chinese automaker Geely Automobile said on Monday that it had proposed a share award scheme for… Continue reading China’s Geely plans staff share award scheme in ‘common prosperity’ push
@Geely: Geely Auto Announces Employee Share Award Plan
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (HK.0175) announce approval of employee share award plan Board of Directors approved issuance of 350 million shares to be distributed to top performing employees New profit sharing plan represents Geely’s commitment to the long-term sustainable development of the company Profit sharing part of Geely’s expanding employee welfare policies 2021 August 30th,… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Announces Employee Share Award Plan
@Geely: Geely Launches Fourth Generation BMA-based Emgrand
Geely Auto launched its latest 4th generation Emgrand sedan The latest Emgrand model is the brand’s first sedan developed on Geely’s BMA architecture 28th August 2021, Hangzhou. Geely Auto (Geely), the largest privately-owned Chinese brand, officially launched its latest 4th generation Emgrand sedan. The latest Emgrand model is the first in the series to be… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Launches Fourth Generation BMA-based Emgrand
What if Highways Were Electric? Germany Is Testing the Idea.
OBER-RAMSTADT, Germany — On a highway south of Frankfurt recently, Thomas Schmieder maneuvered his Scania tractor-trailer and its load of house paint into the far right lane. Then he flicked a switch you won’t find on most truck dashboards. Outside the cab a contraption started to unfold from the roof, looking like a clothes-drying rack… Continue reading What if Highways Were Electric? Germany Is Testing the Idea.