About a decade ago, I lost my lovely, barely teenage niece Sarah to a rare childhood brain cancer. When I first found out, I’d assumed there was surely some treatment that would give her a chance. There wasn’t then, and there isn’t now. It’s still a death sentence. Open Source She’s far from alone. Many… Continue reading Linux Foundation and OpenTreatments Foundation team up to fight rare genetic diseases
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Volkswagen apologizes for ‘Voltswagen’ April Fools’ marketing stunt
Volkswagen AG on Wednesday apologized for its announcement that it was renaming its U.S. operations “Voltswagen” — a marketing stunt that fooled some investors, analysts and journalists and sent shares up almost 9% on Tuesday. The German automaker’s stock closed down Wednesday, declining more than 3.6%. VW’s securities had been the hottest auto stock this month… Continue reading Volkswagen apologizes for ‘Voltswagen’ April Fools’ marketing stunt
@VW Group: New suite of connected services for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO range: Automobili Lamborghini is first to incorporate comprehensive in-car control by Amazon Alexa002771
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 31 March 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini is now enhancing the connected services offering in its Huracán EVO models from the beginning of 2021, comprising navigation, comfort, safety and entertainment functions. Lamborghini Connect adds new ‘peace of mind’ services through connection to the Lamborghini UNICA app: a car-finder function, vehicle status report and geofencing… Continue reading @VW Group: New suite of connected services for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO range: Automobili Lamborghini is first to incorporate comprehensive in-car control by Amazon Alexa002771
@FaradayFuture: Faraday Future Names Global Post-Closing Board of Directors Following The Recent Signing of its…
New Board to be comprised of a diverse group of industry experts in the technology, automotive, finance, regulatory and government, transportation, and energy sectors Board to include FF Global CEO Carsten Breitfeld, current FF Board member Brian Krolicki, Matthias Aydt, Christine Harada, Lee Liu, Sue Swenson, Jordan Vogel, Scott Vogel, and Bob Ye LOS ANGELES,… Continue reading @FaradayFuture: Faraday Future Names Global Post-Closing Board of Directors Following The Recent Signing of its…
@Groupe PSA: PR “Free2Move eSolutions”: the name of the JV between Stellantis and Engie EPS to create a new world-leading provider of e-mobility products & services001471
Paris-Turin – In a major step as they move towards the completion of their Joint Venture as announced on 26 January 2021, Stellantis and Engie EPS today announce the composition of the Board of Directors and the corporate name of the new entity: Free2Move eSolutions. Free2Move eSolutions has the ambition to support and ease the… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR “Free2Move eSolutions”: the name of the JV between Stellantis and Engie EPS to create a new world-leading provider of e-mobility products & services001471
German Handelsblatt: Auto supplier: Ex-ZF boss Sommer becomes supervisory board member at competitor Knorr-Bremse001791
Stefan Sommer The Volkswagen Board of Management responsible for Components and Procurement and the former ZF boss is moving to the Knorr-Bremse Supervisory Board. (Photo: Reuters) Stuttgart Stefan Sommer, former head of ZF Friedrichshafen, occupies the vacant place on the Knorr-Bremse supervisory board for company patriarch Heinz Hermann Thiele, who died in February. His position… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto supplier: Ex-ZF boss Sommer becomes supervisory board member at competitor Knorr-Bremse001791
Supervisory Board of Daimler AG elects Bernd Pischetsrieder as new Chairman
STUTTGART, Germany, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — End of an era: long-time Chairman Manfred Bischoff steps down from Supervisory Board New Supervisory Board members: Elizabeth Centoni, Ben van Beurden and Martin Brudermüller Dividend: shareholders approve €1.35 per share (2019: €0.90) Representation: 57.21% of the share capital Overwhelming majority: Annual Meeting approves management proposals The Supervisory… Continue reading Supervisory Board of Daimler AG elects Bernd Pischetsrieder as new Chairman
Tata Motors partners aftermarket players, ventures into Ceramic Coating services
Tata Motors, which is in speedy growth mode in the passenger vehicle business unit (PVBU) and clocked 119 percent rise in sales due to a fresh portfolio of new-age cars across categories including hatchbacks, UVs and EVs, has announced a new initiative at the aftersales level. The company has tied up with aftermarket brands of… Continue reading Tata Motors partners aftermarket players, ventures into Ceramic Coating services
@Ford: Ford’s New Science-Based, Interim Carbon-Neutral Targets Highlight First Integrated Sustainability, Financial Report
SBTi endorses two new Ford interim carbon-neutrality targets for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from operations and products by 2035 Integrated reporting underscores that achieving ‘better world’ goals – for the environment and in social matters and governance – is vital to company’s success on behalf of all stakeholders Increasing commitment to zero-emission EVs… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s New Science-Based, Interim Carbon-Neutral Targets Highlight First Integrated Sustainability, Financial Report
Productiv Raises $45M in Series C Funding
Productiv, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a SaaS management platform, closed a $45M Series C funding. The round, which brought total funding raised to date to $73M, was led by IVP with participation from existing investors Accel, Norwest Venture Partners, Okta Ventures, and new strategic investor Atlassian Ventures. In conjunction with the financing, Steve Harrick… Continue reading Productiv Raises $45M in Series C Funding