Chinese EV powerhouse BYD to build first plant outside Asia in Brazil

BYD Co. LTD will invest $624 million in Brazil to build its first electric-car plant outside Asia as the Chinese giant seeks to extend its geographical reach amid a global surge in sales. The fully-electric and plug-in hybrid maker — which rivals Tesla Inc. as the world’s largest producer of EVs — plans to build… Continue reading Chinese EV powerhouse BYD to build first plant outside Asia in Brazil

Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team and Valvoline™ Global Operations Announce Strategic Partnership

Valvoline Global joins AMF1 Team as Official Lubricant Partner ahead of British Grand Prix – celebrated via special one-off livery LEXINGTON, Ky., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team (AMF1 Team) and Valvoline – two brands rich in motorsport history – are proud to announce a long-term technical and brand partnership. Valvoline… Continue reading Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team and Valvoline™ Global Operations Announce Strategic Partnership

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Names Simon Fothergill Chief Information and Technology Officer

HIGHLAND, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) announced today that Simon Fothergill has been appointed Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) for the enterprise. Reporting to Chief People & Infrastructure Officer Brigitte Saria, Fothergill oversees the development and continued growth and strategic execution of the technology roadmap… Continue reading The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Names Simon Fothergill Chief Information and Technology Officer

NIKOLA SECURES $41.9 MILLION GRANT, ACCELERATING ZERO-EMISSIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HEAVY-DUTY HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN CALIFORNIA

California Transportation Commission award to fund six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations PHOENIX, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation, and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has awarded Nikola and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a $41.9 million… Continue reading NIKOLA SECURES $41.9 MILLION GRANT, ACCELERATING ZERO-EMISSIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HEAVY-DUTY HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN CALIFORNIA

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations005945

“What we see today is the product of just over two years of no-compromise innovation to deliver clean, safe and affordable mobility, supported by our €30 billion investment in electrification and software through 2025,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO. “The STLA Medium platform demonstrates the power of the global Stellantis technical community, delivering products that… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations005945

@BMW: BMW of North America Reports Q2 2023 U.S. Sales Results.002828

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 5, 2023… BMW of North America today reported Q2 2023 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW BrandIn the second quarter of 2023, BMW brand sales in the U.S. totaled 87,948 vehicles, an 11.5% increase from the 78,905 vehicles sold in the second quarter of 2022. … Continue reading @BMW: BMW of North America Reports Q2 2023 U.S. Sales Results.002828

Checkpoint Systems RFID to overhaul fast-food dining operations in France with roll-out of reusable tableware RFID Technology

Revolutionary RFID technology from Checkpoint Systems has overhauled takeaway restaurant dining and supply chain operations following disposable tableware ban PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in RFID and RF security solutions, has announced it is working with McDonald’s France to incorporate RFID technology into the global fast-food giant’s new reusable containers.… Continue reading Checkpoint Systems RFID to overhaul fast-food dining operations in France with roll-out of reusable tableware RFID Technology

Diligencia announce compliance contract win with Red Sea Global

OXFORD, England, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Diligencia, the leading provider of corporate intelligence solutions in the Middle East & Africa, and Red Sea Global, the visionary developer owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced a new partnership today that will enable Red Sea Global to forge new business relationships whilst meeting the… Continue reading Diligencia announce compliance contract win with Red Sea Global

H2 Green Steel in 1.5 billion Euro agreement with ZF

STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — H2 Green Steel has signed a 7-year binding agreement with ZF, one of the biggest suppliers to the automotive industry globally. Deliveries of near zero emissions steel are set to begin in 2026. ZF directly and indirectly processes around 2.5 million tonnes of steel per year worldwide. This agreement… Continue reading H2 Green Steel in 1.5 billion Euro agreement with ZF

@FCA: Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations

July 5, 2023 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. today unveiled STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform with state-of-the-art features including best-in-class range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, embedded power and charging power. The STLA Medium platform offers long range combined with designed-in flexibility to host a variety of vehicles and propulsion configurations in the heart… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations