wind farm The Mercedes-Benz Group wants to generate 15 percent of its annual electricity requirements with wind energy. (Photo: IMAGO/Arnulf Hettrich) Mercedes-Benz is increasing the proportion of regeneratively generated electricity and investing in a new wind farm in Emsland. A double-digit number of wind turbines are to be set up by the middle of the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Renewable energies: Mercedes plans 100 megawatt wind farm in northern Germany005227
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German Handelsblatt: Ed-Tec: From the road to the water: Ex-VW chief strategist Michael Jost develops electric drives for motor boats005226
Speedboat “Silent Speed 28” The boat from Silent Yachts, whose concept was developed by Ed-Tec, will be launched in October 2022 and will be among the fastest production electric boats on the market. (Photo: Silent Yachts) Just over a year ago, Michael Jost was mainly concerned with charging curves and battery capacities in electric cars.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Ed-Tec: From the road to the water: Ex-VW chief strategist Michael Jost develops electric drives for motor boats005226
Volvo Trucks unveils new fully electric axle for extended range at IAA
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle at the IAA transport show in Hannover, Germany. Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle means even longer range for Volvo’s battery electric trucks. The new e-axle allows even more batteries on the truck by integrating the electric motors and the transmission… Continue reading Volvo Trucks unveils new fully electric axle for extended range at IAA
Magna’s Industry-First Thermoplastic Rear Swing Doors Hit the Market
Thermoplastic swing doors launch on Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz First-to-market technology increases styling flexibility and brand differentiation 20 to 30 percent lighter than equivalent steel solutions SAILAUF, Germany, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the mobility transformation in full swing, Magna continues to deliver key technologies that address trends toward vehicle accessibility. Its latest innovation,… Continue reading Magna’s Industry-First Thermoplastic Rear Swing Doors Hit the Market
@Ford: Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech That Could Help Alert Drivers of Hard-to-See Pedestrians, Bicyclists and More
Ford is researching with Commsignia, PSS, Ohio State University, T-Mobile and Tome Software an affordable and scalable smartphone-based communication technology that one day could potentially help warn drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists and more – even those hidden from direct view The concept smartphone app for pedestrians and others can communicate potential risks to connected Ford… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech That Could Help Alert Drivers of Hard-to-See Pedestrians, Bicyclists and More
@BMW: BMW Group Sustainability through Innovation 2022.002256
Innovation as the key to sustainable mobility. Newly-developed BMW round cells optimised for NEUE KLASSE architecture Costs for whole high-voltage battery up to 50% lower than for current generation CO2-reduced production – through green power and secondary material Development head Weber: “Huge leap in technology for energy density, charging speed and range” Purchasing head Post:… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Sustainability through Innovation 2022.002256
GreenPower Secures Another 85 Vouchers from California Incentive Program and Delivers 15 EV Stars with Existing Vouchers
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced that it has secured another 85 vouchers under the California HVIP program for 75 EV Star 22′ Cargo vans, eight EV Star Box Trucks and two EV… Continue reading GreenPower Secures Another 85 Vouchers from California Incentive Program and Delivers 15 EV Stars with Existing Vouchers
IAA 2022: NIKOLA AND IVECO BEGIN TAKING ORDERS ON THE EUROPEAN NIKOLA TRE BEV HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK WITH BEST-IN-CLASS RANGE
Company also unveils European Nikola Tre FCEV beta version HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation ( Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, began a new era in zero-emissions transport with their partner IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, at the IAA Transportation 2022 today. The companies commercially launched… Continue reading IAA 2022: NIKOLA AND IVECO BEGIN TAKING ORDERS ON THE EUROPEAN NIKOLA TRE BEV HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK WITH BEST-IN-CLASS RANGE
$9 Billion Worldwide Automotive Wheel Speed Sensor Industry to 2027 – Featuring BorgWarner, Continental and Hitachi Metals Among Others
DUBLIN, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Wheel Speed Sensor Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global automotive wheel speed sensor market reached a value of US$ 7.16 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach a… Continue reading $9 Billion Worldwide Automotive Wheel Speed Sensor Industry to 2027 – Featuring BorgWarner, Continental and Hitachi Metals Among Others
Porsche IPO could raise up to €75bn for parent Volkswagen
Porsche IPO could raise up to €75bn for parent Volkswagen Flotation on Frankfurt stock market would be one of the largest European public offerings to date Part of the proceeds from the Porsche IPO would help fund the shift towards electric vehicles and battery technology. Photograph: Ringo Chiu/Reuters Part of the proceeds from the Porsche… Continue reading Porsche IPO could raise up to €75bn for parent Volkswagen