The ECB bazooka risks becoming a green boomerang

3 ‘of reading The accusation of Greenpeace to the ECB of helping polluting companies makes it clear that there is now a demand for “green” monetary policy to which central banks, which are spending so many words on the subject, must give an answer in accordance with the expectations that they themselves are helping to… Continue reading The ECB bazooka risks becoming a green boomerang

@VW Group: Milestone in key market: ŠKODA AUTO has manufactured 750,000 vehicles in Russia002814

Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA Board Member for Production and Logistics, explains the significance of the achievement: “As of today, ŠKODA has produced three-quarters of a million vehicles in Russia. On this special milestone, I congratulate our entire workforce in Nizhny Novgorod and Kaluga. This is a great motivation to continue the success story. By manufacturing vehicles… Continue reading @VW Group: Milestone in key market: ŠKODA AUTO has manufactured 750,000 vehicles in Russia002814

Meet the Waymo power players who will replace John Krafcik as the co-CEOs of Google’s $30 billion self-driving unit

Waymo’s former COO, Tekedra Mawakana and former CTO, Dmitri Dolgov, are its new co-CEOs. Mawakana is a policy expert who’s led Waymo’s strategy, operations, marketing, and public affairs. Dolgov is in charge of developing the company’s software and hardware. See more stories on Insider’s business page. After longtime Waymo CEO John Krafcik decided to step… Continue reading Meet the Waymo power players who will replace John Krafcik as the co-CEOs of Google’s $30 billion self-driving unit

Silk-FAW Hongqi ‘S’ Series Electric Vehicle Venture Receives Strong Backing from Consortium of Leading Global Financial Institutions in China

Representatives of the consortium included several of the largest global banks: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Bank of Jilin, and Bank of China International (BOCI), as well as Changchun Automobile Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee (CAIDA). Mr. Jonathan Krane, Chairman of… Continue reading Silk-FAW Hongqi ‘S’ Series Electric Vehicle Venture Receives Strong Backing from Consortium of Leading Global Financial Institutions in China

@niche: Nikola and RIG360 Announce Expansive Sales and Service Dealer Network000738

Strategic partnership spans more than 65 service center locations Service centers are ideally located in key metropolitan areas and at major intersections of the interstate highway system PHOENIX, Ariz. – April 08, 2021 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (“BEVs”), fuel-cell electric vehicles (“FCEVs”) and energy… Continue reading @niche: Nikola and RIG360 Announce Expansive Sales and Service Dealer Network000738

Pivot or Perish: Bracing for the Impact of AI on the Workforce

By Rohan Krishna Humanoid robots, self-driving cars, hyperloops, military exoskeletons, smart virtual assistants, and robo-advisors for stock trading — these are some of the few audacious things made possible by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, AI has crossed the realm of science-fiction to seep firmly into our reality. It keeps us informed of current events and… Continue reading Pivot or Perish: Bracing for the Impact of AI on the Workforce

Ten years of Industry 4.0: Bosch sales reach four billion euros

The beginnings: Bosch does pioneering work on Industry 4.0 Back in 2011 at Hannover Messe, scientists presented an idea that broke with convention. Rather than have people adapt to machines, they turned things around. The vision here was of products that actively involve themselves in their manufacturing, navigate themselves through the production process, and communicate… Continue reading Ten years of Industry 4.0: Bosch sales reach four billion euros

Robot coworkers, climate action, and AI

About Bosch The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 394,500 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2020). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 71.6 billion euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy… Continue reading Robot coworkers, climate action, and AI

Ford reports 73.3% growth in China sales in first quarter of 2021

Ford Motor Co. sold 153,822 new vehicles in China in the first quarter, for a 73.3% year-over-year increase and the automaker’s fourth consecutive quarter of growth in the market. Ford, which historically has struggled to gain traction in the world’s largest auto market, attributed the positive results to rising consumer demand as well as its product… Continue reading Ford reports 73.3% growth in China sales in first quarter of 2021

Michelin presents its “All Sustainable” strategy for 2030: Michelin In Motion

Michelin presents its “All Sustainable” strategy for 2030: Michelin In Motion Concrete ambitions to drive sustainable growth New non-tire growth territories An initial milestone in 2023 At the Group’s Capital Markets Day, Florent Menegaux, Managing Chairman, and Yves Chapot, General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, accompanied by all the members of the Group Executive Committee,… Continue reading Michelin presents its “All Sustainable” strategy for 2030: Michelin In Motion