Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
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@Geely: LEVC’s guide to keeping a TX electric taxi in peak condition during lockdown
29 April 2020, Ansty With a continued period of lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak, LEVC has created a guide to help cab drivers maintain their TX electric taxi’s condition while the vehicle is not being driven. To ensure the TX operates to its optimum efficiency for essential travel, there are several steps drivers can… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC’s guide to keeping a TX electric taxi in peak condition during lockdown
@Geely: German companies rely on LEVC TX as Coronavirus outbreak continues
30 March 2020, Germany German mobility providers are increasingly relying on LEVC’s electric TX taxi and TX shuttle vehicles for their operations during the Coronavirus outbreak. The TX model has a glass partition between the driver and passenger compartments as standard, which completely separates the two areas. The large doors open into a safe passenger… Continue reading @Geely: German companies rely on LEVC TX as Coronavirus outbreak continues
@Geely: LEVC adjusts production operations in response to COVID-19
LEVC CEO Joerg Hofmann said: “LEVC is committed to the wellbeing of our employees and keeping all jobs secure throughout this difficult period. Our strategic direction remains on track and, with high levels of customer demand and further growth planned this year, taking these measures to adjust production now will ensure that we are ready… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC adjusts production operations in response to COVID-19
Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Brussels, 14 May 2020 – CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation to a carbon-neutral society. CEOs of vehicle manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
AB Volvo’s Board of Directors Withdraws Proposal for Ordinary Dividend
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of AB Volvo has decided to withdraw the proposal to the Annual General Meeting for an ordinary dividend of SEK 5.50 per share and instead proposes that no dividend for 2019 will be paid. The Volvo Group has a strong financial position. However, there… Continue reading AB Volvo’s Board of Directors Withdraws Proposal for Ordinary Dividend
Truck maker Volvo ditches dividend payment amid COVID-19 crisis
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo truck in a customer showroom at its company headquarters in Gothenburg September 23, 2008. REUTERS/Bob Strong (Reuters) – Swedish truck maker Volvo (VOLVb.ST) will withdraw its proposed dividend for 2019, it said on Tuesday, joining a slew of firms opting… Continue reading Truck maker Volvo ditches dividend payment amid COVID-19 crisis
@Geely: Mon 11 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…
• New airflow animation explains the Evija all-electric hypercar’s unique porosity and phenomenal downforce • Highly experienced senior engineer with 30+ years at Lotus details philosophy of the Evija’s sophisticated aerodynamics (Hethel, UK – 12 May 2020) – The unique porosity and phenomenal downforce of the Evija all-electric hypercar has been brought to life… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 11 May 2020The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites”. Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard HillThe unique…
Weltmeister Presents Maven, A Concept Car With 497 Miles Of Range
There is probably no car company name that is more self-confident than Weltmeister. When we wrote about it back in 2016, we said Weltmeister meant “World Champion,” but another possible translation is “master of the world.” We have no idea if its latest concept car, the Maven, could rule or teach anyone anything in the… Continue reading Weltmeister Presents Maven, A Concept Car With 497 Miles Of Range
Big Rigs Begin to Trade Diesel for Electric Motors
CHINO, Calif. — The turning radius took some getting used to. So did the gigantic steering wheel. But the electric version of the Freightliner Cascadia big rig was otherwise easy to drive, as I navigated the warehouse parking lot, dodging delivery trucks for Amazon and J.B. Hunt. Being 80 feet long, it didn’t quite offer… Continue reading Big Rigs Begin to Trade Diesel for Electric Motors