Troels Vollertsen From the quiet town of Præstø sprung Denmark’s only car manufacturer – a created of limited edition hypercars that’s now establishing a worldwide dealer and service network. Matthew Beecham caught up with Zenvo Automotive founder Troels Vollertsen to find out how the engineering innovator went from a small workshop to 1,000 bhp and… Continue reading How to create a hypercar from scratch – Q&A with Zenvo Automotive – just-auto.com
Tag: Strategy
Volta and Macy’s Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
In 2014, Volta and Macy’s kicked off a partnership that has exceeded expectations by all measures. Over the past seven years, Macy’s and Volta have powered more than 7.6 million miles with zero tailpipe emissions. The partnership has further offset an estimated 3.4 million pounds of CO2 emissions, delivered 2.2 million kWh and saved 305,100… Continue reading Volta and Macy’s Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Dutch startup Go Sharing raises $60M to expand beyond e-mopeds and into new markets
On-demand access to electric mopeds — the small, motorised scooters that you sit on, not kick — has been a small but persistent part of the multi-modal transportation mix on offer to people in cities these days. Today, a startup out of The Netherlands is announcing some funding with ambitions to make e-mopeds more mainstream,… Continue reading Dutch startup Go Sharing raises $60M to expand beyond e-mopeds and into new markets
Ornikar raises $120M as its driving school marketplace goes up a gear with car insurance
A French startup that set out to bring a new approach to driver education and road safety, and then used that foothold to expand into the related area of car insurance, is today announcing a big round of funding to continue building its service across Europe. Ornikar, which prepares people for driving tests by providing… Continue reading Ornikar raises $120M as its driving school marketplace goes up a gear with car insurance
Volvo Group – the first quarter 2021
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — “The first quarter of 2021 was characterized by high activity among our customers, which was reflected in good demand for both new products and services. Compared with the first quarter of 2020, our net sales increased by 3% to SEK 94.0 billion. The good sales volumes, not least… Continue reading Volvo Group – the first quarter 2021
First Ferrari electric car to launch in 2025
Ferrari will launch its first all-electric car in 2025 following confirmation by the brand’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Elkann, in a call to shareholders earlier today. Speaking at Ferrari’s Annual General Meeting, Elkann said: “We are continuing to execute our electrification strategy in a highly disciplined way. And our interpretation and application of… Continue reading First Ferrari electric car to launch in 2025
@Toyota: Chevron, Toyota Pursue Strategic Alliance on Hydrogen
PLANO, Texas (April 21, 2021)– Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron Products Company division (Chevron), and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) announced a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance to catalyze and lead the development of commercially viable, large-scale businesses in hydrogen, with the goal to advance a functional, thriving global hydrogen economy.… Continue reading @Toyota: Chevron, Toyota Pursue Strategic Alliance on Hydrogen
@Toyota: Toyota Announces Prices and Equipment Specifications for the All-new Yaris Cross
Toyota has announced details of the model line-up equipment specifications and prices for Yaris Cross, the latest addition to extensive range of hybrid electric SUVs. Yaris Cross is built on the same GA-B small car platform and uses the same highly efficient, fourth generation self-charging Toyota hybrid technology as the all-new Yaris, the 2021 European… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Prices and Equipment Specifications for the All-new Yaris Cross
@niche: Navya and REE Automotive announce that they have signed an agreement to develop a level 4 autonomous system including REEcorner technology and Navya self-driving solutions000784
Villeurbanne, France, and Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 19 2021, 06:00 pm CEST – Navya (FR0013018041- Navya), a leading company in […] Villeurbanne, France, and Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 19 2021, 06:00 pm CEST – Navya (FR0013018041- Navya), a leading company in autonomous driving systems and REE Automotive (“REE”), a leader in e-Mobility, announce that they… Continue reading @niche: Navya and REE Automotive announce that they have signed an agreement to develop a level 4 autonomous system including REEcorner technology and Navya self-driving solutions000784
@Daimler: The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers
Digital premiere on Mercedes me media with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the new Concept EQT in an extensive Media Special on the Mercedes me media platform on Monday, 10 May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. (CEST). This concept vehicle is the forerunner to the new T-Class in the small-van segment. In… Continue reading @Daimler: The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers