US President Joe Biden (78) wants to make his country’s auto industry greener – also with a view to the competition in Europe and China. By 2030, half of all new vehicles sold in the US are expected to have an alternative drive system, according to an executive order signed by Biden on Thursday (local… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Electric car: Joe Biden sets 50 percent quota for emission-free cars001038
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@Geely: Mon 16 Aug 2021Lotus at Monterey Car Week: News ReviewThree debuts: Emira US debut, Evija ‘Challenger’ colour scheme, Radford Type 62-2 see these cars…
(Monterey, California, USA – 16 August 2021) – As the sun sets on the 2021 Monterey Car Week, Lotus Cars reports a week of debuts, track action, commercial success and another wonderful time spent with friends old and new in California. Commenting on the week’s festivities, Lotus Cars USA’s Jim Carter said: “Monterey Car Week… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 16 Aug 2021Lotus at Monterey Car Week: News ReviewThree debuts: Emira US debut, Evija ‘Challenger’ colour scheme, Radford Type 62-2 see these cars…
Daimler Investors push for independent chairman as Zetsche bows out – Reuters Canada
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Investors welcomed former Daimler DAIGn.DE chief executive Dieter Zetsche’s decision to forego his role as chairman of the German carmaker, announced at the weekend and starting a race to find an independent head of the company’s supervisory board. FILE PHOTO: Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche delivers… Continue reading Daimler Investors push for independent chairman as Zetsche bows out – Reuters Canada
NVIDIA Brings Metaverse Momentum, Research Breakthroughs and New Pro GPU to SIGGRAPH
Award-winning research, stunning demos, a sweeping vision for how NVIDIA Omniverse will accelerate the work of millions more professionals, and a new pro RTX GPU were the highlights at this week’s SIGGRAPH pro graphics conference. Kicking off the week, NVIDA’s SIGGRAPH special address featuring Richard Kerris, vice president, Omniverse, and Sanja Fidler, senior director, AI… Continue reading NVIDIA Brings Metaverse Momentum, Research Breakthroughs and New Pro GPU to SIGGRAPH
Jack Ma-linked startup scours Greenland for EV battery materials
A mineral exploration startup linked to Alibaba founder Jack Ma will partner with a mining company to hunt for EV-battery raw materials in Greenland, as automakers barrel toward an all-electric future amid mounting climate concerns. Kobold Metals has signed a joint venture agreement with BlueJay Mining, in which Kobold will hold a 51% stake and… Continue reading Jack Ma-linked startup scours Greenland for EV battery materials
China’s CATL seeks $9bn to expand li-ion battery production
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — Chinese battery giant CATL said it was planning a private share placement to raise up to 58.2 billion yuan ($8.98 billion) to fund six projects aimed at boosting its production capacity of lithium-ion batteries. The massive fundraising comes as the Ningdo-based firm – formally Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd – expands battery… Continue reading China’s CATL seeks $9bn to expand li-ion battery production
Daimler investors call for independent chairman after Zetsche bows out – Automotive News Europe
Joe Kaeser, the outgoing CEO of German engineering giant Siemens, who is a member of the Daimler supervisory board, could emerge as a candidate for the chairman role, sources told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Siemens’s ability to placate international shareholders, when its rival General Electric drew criticism for its conglomerate structure and underperforming assets,… Continue reading Daimler investors call for independent chairman after Zetsche bows out – Automotive News Europe
Technology · 12:16 AM UTCSamsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senatorSouth Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is consi…
The logo of Samsung is seen on a building during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is considering building a battery plant in central Illinois, Senator Dick Durbin told reporters on Thursday. Durbin said Samsung is in… Continue reading Technology · 12:16 AM UTCSamsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senatorSouth Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is consi…
Volvo Trucks Delivers the First of Five VNR Electrics to New York Customer Manhattan Beer Distributors
“Volvo Trucks commends Manhattan Beer Distributors for continuing two decades of leadership in bringing the most advanced and sustainable commercial trucks to New York City,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “By working together with customers like Manhattan Beer Distributors that are dedicated to reducing their environmental impact, Volvo Trucks has been… Continue reading Volvo Trucks Delivers the First of Five VNR Electrics to New York Customer Manhattan Beer Distributors
Electric Trucks Market worth 1,413,694 units by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report “Electric Trucks Market by Propulsion(BEV, PHEV & FCEV), Type (Light, Medium & Heavy-duty Trucks), Range (upto 200 miles & above 200 miles), Battery Type, Battery Capacity, Level of Automation, End User, Payload Capacity & Region – Global Forecast to 2030″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Electric… Continue reading Electric Trucks Market worth 1,413,694 units by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™