@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

@BMW: BMW connects customers with new My BMW App.001023

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 31, 2021… BMW announced today the all-new My BMW App, providing customers with the ultimate in connectivity and digital services for their vehicles. The new app succeeds the BMW Connected app and builds on its seamless feature integration with several new functionalities, improved Amazon Alexa integration, and more. Customers can also… Continue reading @BMW: BMW connects customers with new My BMW App.001023

Tata Power to expand EV charging mission to national highways, tourist places in India

Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, is aggressively expanding its electric vehicle charging network. The company, which is present across all segments of the EV eco-system –  public charging, captive charging, home charging and workplace charging – has  deployed all types of chargers including DC 001, AC, Type2, Fast DC chargers up to 50kWh… Continue reading Tata Power to expand EV charging mission to national highways, tourist places in India

Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!

On March 31st, Hyundai Mobis invited local and foreign media to the <2021 Hyundai Mobis Strategies and New Technologies Conference> at the R&D headquarters in Korea and announced its mid- to long-term Transformation strategy for sustainable growth. “In the automotive industry, which is quickly evolving into a mobility platform ecosystem, the role of automotive suppliers… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!

GM CEO Mary Barra to meet with Black media owners days after they call her racist – Detroit Free Press

General Motors CEO Mary Barra will meet with Black-owned media leaders on Thursday, a GM spokesman said.  The meeting follows an incendiary full-page ad that seven owners of Black-owned media companies placed in Sunday’s Detroit Free Press calling Barra racist for refusing to meet with them and allocate more of GM’s advertising dollars to the Black-owned media. GM… Continue reading GM CEO Mary Barra to meet with Black media owners days after they call her racist – Detroit Free Press

@Daimler: Mercedes-AMG defines the future of Driving Performance

New drive strategy with performance hybrids and battery-electric AMG derivatives Affalterbach/Stuttgart. With the future electrification of the drivetrain, Mercedes-AMG is combining superior performance and impressive driving dynamics with maximum efficiency. The development of future drive concepts has benefited and will continue to benefit from the valuable experience gained from close cooperation with the Formula 1… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-AMG defines the future of Driving Performance

@VW Group: Precision in every detail: Toolmaking translates the emotional design of the Audi Q4 e-tron into sheet metal002761

Striking lines, smooth surfaces, and eye-catching quattro blisters – with its Q4 e-tron, Audi is taking the next step in the evolution of its electric models’ design language. The compact SUV brings the lines that the Audi Q4 concept demo car introduced at the beginning of 2019 to a production model. This is the responsibility… Continue reading @VW Group: Precision in every detail: Toolmaking translates the emotional design of the Audi Q4 e-tron into sheet metal002761

Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing

A renewable fuel formulated by ExxonMobil is to be used in the Porsche Supercup, a support series that will share the billing at 10 Formula 1 grand prix this season. The Esso Renewable Racing Fuel is a blend of biofuels made from hydrogen and captured CO2, and its creators claim that it could lead to a… Continue reading Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing