Who is better? Between Tesla-Boss Elon Musk (49) and John Krafcik (59), who runs the Alphabet subsidiary Waymo, which emerged from Google’s car project, has developed something that looks like an ego fight. Tesla’s approach has nothing to do with fully autonomous driving, Krafcik explained in the Interview with manager magazin. “It doesn’t work that… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Autonomous Driving: Ranking of the leading companies from Waymo to Tesla000527
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@Tata-JLR: LIGHTER, FASTER, FURTHER: JAGUAR LAND ROVER’S GROUNDBREAKING ADVANCED COMPOSITES PROJECT
For more information about Destination Zero please visit https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/2019/strategy About Tucana Tucana brings together a consortium of world-leading academic and industry partners with the aim of delivering stiffer and lighter vehicle structures, to boost the performance of electrified vehicles. Project Tucana will deliver this vision by developing world-leading cost effective, scalable carbon fibre composite solutions.… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: LIGHTER, FASTER, FURTHER: JAGUAR LAND ROVER’S GROUNDBREAKING ADVANCED COMPOSITES PROJECT
A look at the soaring valuations of Rivian and Cruise with transportation VC Reilly Brennan
Perhaps more than most, Reilly Brennan loves cars and trucks. The native Michigander happily did grunt work for an automotive magazine as an undergrad at the University of Michigan before landing a gig as a trackside communications manager at General Motors, spending a few years as an editor and a general manager with an automotive… Continue reading A look at the soaring valuations of Rivian and Cruise with transportation VC Reilly Brennan
Veoneer signs agreement with Qualcomm and creates new software brand ArriverTM
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive technology company, Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have signed an agreement under which the companies will collaborate on the delivery of scalable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Collaborative and Autonomous Driving (AD) solutions. The parties’ intended collaboration was first communicated on… Continue reading Veoneer signs agreement with Qualcomm and creates new software brand ArriverTM
Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China
By Norihiko Shirouzu 7 Min Read BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor is accelerating the rollout of electric vehicles in China under its main brand and its local, no-frills Venucia marque as it overhauls its strategy in the world’s biggest auto market, four sources told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Nissan’s electric vehicle (EV) Leaf is displayed at… Continue reading Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China
@Geely: Geely Auto Group and Tencent Sign Cooperation Agreement on Intelligent Cockpits, Digitalization, Autonomous Drive, and Low Carbon Development
2021 January 19th, Hangzhou/Shenzhen. Geely Auto Group and Tencent have signed an agreement to carry out strategic cooperation in the fields of digitalization, intelligent cockpits, autonomous drive, and low carbon development. The agreement between Geely and Tencent is another milestone in automotive and IT cross-industry cooperation. The two parties will work together to fully digitalize… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Group and Tencent Sign Cooperation Agreement on Intelligent Cockpits, Digitalization, Autonomous Drive, and Low Carbon Development
@Geely: Geely Auto 2020 Sales Reach 1.32 Million Units
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited completes revised annual sales target of 1.32 million units 2021 sales target set at 1.53 million units More modular architecture based models to be unveiled in 2021 2021 January 06, Hangzhou, China. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely) has reported that its December 2020 sales (including sales of Lynk & Co-branded vehicles… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto 2020 Sales Reach 1.32 Million Units
@Geely: LEVC opens new European parts distribution centre in Germany
18th January 2021, Ansty LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has agreed a five-year deal with TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) to operate a parts distribution network. As part of the agreement, a new warehouse hub in Eisenach, Germany joins an existing site in the UK to enhance to the coverage and efficiency of parts availability for… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC opens new European parts distribution centre in Germany
@Geely: Mon 25 Jan 2021A New Year and a New Future: New Lotus sports car series confirmed Elise, Exige and Evora embark on final year of productionA new serie…
New series sports car production confirmed for Hethel, UK £100m+ investment into all-new manufacturing facilities Further job creation to support increased volumes End of production planned for Evora, Exige and Elise in 2021 (Hethel, UK – 25 January 2021) – A new series of sports cars is confirmed, with prototype production of the Lotus Type… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 25 Jan 2021A New Year and a New Future: New Lotus sports car series confirmed Elise, Exige and Evora embark on final year of productionA new serie…
@Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…
(Paris, France – 14 January 2021) As part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study a number of areas of cooperation, including the joint development of an EV sportscar. The Alpine and Lotus teams will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…