Union Pacific Appoints Jim Vena Chief Executive Officer

Beth Whited named president Mike McCarthy elected chairman of the Board OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today announced Jim Vena has been appointed as chief executive officer and a member of the Board, effective August 14, 2023. Continue Reading Jim Vena named Union Pacific Railroad CEO. The company also… Continue reading Union Pacific Appoints Jim Vena Chief Executive Officer

New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, today at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Safe Handling… Continue reading New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

@Nissan: Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone001121

2023/07/26 PARIS, France – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that global sales of its electric vehicles have surpassed the 1 million unit milestone, with almost one third of which have been to European customers. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. The model, currently sold… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone001121

EVE Energy SVP Alexander Holden Reveals Half-Year Business Processes for 2023

HUIZHOU, China, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alexander Holden, the Senior Vice President of the International OEM Department at EVE Energy (SHE: 300014), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer, revealed that the Company will place great importance on expanding its presence in global markets to better serve their international customers by planning green battery factories in Europe and… Continue reading EVE Energy SVP Alexander Holden Reveals Half-Year Business Processes for 2023

Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon in Milestone European Expansion

Group14 accelerates its strategy to build silicon battery technology infrastructure in Europe to support its automotive customers and partners Acquisition of Schmid Silicon, Europe’s most technologically advanced silane manufacturer, sets up Group14 to provide for a more secure silicon battery supply chain As Group14 establishes operations in Europe, the company plans to open its first… Continue reading Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon in Milestone European Expansion

GTCR to Acquire Once For All from Warburg Pincus

Investment to accelerate growth behind leading compliance and supply chain management software provider CHICAGO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Once For All (the “Company”), a leading compliance and supply chain management software provider, from Warburg Pincus. Financial terms of… Continue reading GTCR to Acquire Once For All from Warburg Pincus

Bahamas to Enter Agreements with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is leading a delegation of tourism officials to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for three days of meetings culminating in the signing of a multi-million-dollar contract with the Saudi Fund for Development… Continue reading Bahamas to Enter Agreements with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Europa Wire: SEAT and CUPRA Extend Partnership with Catorce/DDB as Global Creative Agency for Next Three Years000697

SEAT and CUPRA Extend Partnership with Catorce/DDB as Global Creative Agency for Next Three Years (IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. and its brands SEAT, CUPRA, and SEAT MÓ have expanded their partnership with Catorce/DDB, a Barcelona-based creative agency. Catorce/DDB will continue as the global creative agency for the automotive company under a new three-year contract starting… Continue reading Europa Wire: SEAT and CUPRA Extend Partnership with Catorce/DDB as Global Creative Agency for Next Three Years000697

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports 12% Revenue Increase and Diluted EPS of $10.78

Announces Dividend to $0.50 per Share for Second Quarter MEDFORD, Ore., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest second quarter revenue in company history. Second quarter 2023 revenue increased 12% to $8.1 billion from $7.2 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2023 net income attributable… Continue reading Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports 12% Revenue Increase and Diluted EPS of $10.78

German Handelsblatt: Ola Källenius: 40 billion euros are not enough: Mercedes is increasing investments in electromobility007331

Ola Källenius The Mercedes boss is pushing ahead with his electric strategy despite setbacks. (Photo: Bloomberg) The Stuttgart car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz wants to invest even more money in the development and production of electric cars. “We are increasing the stakes,” says CEO Ola Källenius in an interview with the Handelsblatt. The Swedish-German manager is reacting… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Ola Källenius: 40 billion euros are not enough: Mercedes is increasing investments in electromobility007331