“Mission E”: This is how Porsche uses the blockchain in the new electric car

It will be for Porsche not easy to transfer the myth of the sports car brand into the digital world. Next year, the Zuffenhausen companies will launch their first electric racer, the “Mission E”. Many of the digital gadgets will be perfected for Mission E until then. Porsche is making considerable efforts for digitization. “We… Continue reading “Mission E”: This is how Porsche uses the blockchain in the new electric car

Chinese major shareholder launches multi-day charm offensive: Li Shufu visiting Daimler, Berlin relaxed

All articles and backgrounds 02/25/2018 Chinese major shareholder launches multi-day charm offensive Li Shufu visiting Daimler, Berlin quite relaxed REUTERS Largest Daimler shareholder on tour: Geely boss Li Shufu launched a multi-day charm offensive in Stuttgart and Berlin shortly after his entry Just yet a competitor, today already a major shareholder and guest in Stuttgart:… Continue reading Chinese major shareholder launches multi-day charm offensive: Li Shufu visiting Daimler, Berlin relaxed

Geely boss Li Shufu speaks of prolonged engagement – and does not see himself as a competitor: what the “Henry Ford China” intends to do with Daimler

All articles and backgrounds 02/24/2018 Geely boss Li Shufu speaks of a longer commitment – and does not see itself as a competitor What Daimler’s new major shareholder from China sets REUTERS Largest Daimler shareholder – and at the same time a competitor: Geely CEO Li Shufu wants to promote electromobility with the people of… Continue reading Geely boss Li Shufu speaks of prolonged engagement – and does not see himself as a competitor: what the “Henry Ford China” intends to do with Daimler

UPDATE 3-Geely chairman builds $9 bln stake in Germany’s Daimler

BEIJING/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The chairman of Chinese carmaker Geely has built up a 9.69 percent stake in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler, filings showed on Friday, an aggressive move designed to open the door for an industrial alliance between the two carmakers. Two sources familiar with the thinking of Li Shufu said his move to accumulate the… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Geely chairman builds $9 bln stake in Germany’s Daimler

Datsun expands its African footprint to Zimbabwe

Datsun will introduce in Zimbabwe the Datsun GO, GO+ as well as the Datsun GO+ PV HARARE, Zimbabwe – Datsun has announced that it’s expanding its footprint on the African continent with the launch of the Datsun range in Zimbabwe. Datsun will introduce in Zimbabwe the Datsun GO, GO+ as well as the Datsun GO+… Continue reading Datsun expands its African footprint to Zimbabwe

Nissan: Nissan and DeNA to start Easy Ride robo-vehicle mobility service trial in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and DeNA Co., Ltd. will begin a field test of Easy Ride, the robo-vehicle mobility service being developed by both companies, on March 5. Easy Ride is envisioned as a mobility service for anyone who wants to travel freely to their destination of choice in a robo-vehicle. During the… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan and DeNA to start Easy Ride robo-vehicle mobility service trial in Japan

Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm

Over the past three years, Daimler AG has surpassed BMW AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi to seize the crown of world’s largest luxury carmaker. Daimler der König CEO Dieter Zetsche has helped make Daimler the world’s biggest luxury carmaker Source: Company filings But CEO Dieter Zetsche has one distinct disadvantage to his German peers: the… Continue reading Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm

PLA based Noah becomes world’s first recyclable car

3D printing has been used in the development of Noah the “world’s first circular car.” The 2018 product of a longstanding project at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU Eindhoven), Noah is an electric car built as a demonstration of future, greener car manufacturing. Noah was created by the university’s TU/Ecomotive team. As a proof of… Continue reading PLA based Noah becomes world’s first recyclable car

SmartShift and Porter Announce their Intent to Merge

SmartShift and Porter Announce their Intent to Merge Mahindra to invest a further amount of Rs 65 crore in the two entities Merged entity to optimise greater operational efficiency To result in a Pan India reach in the growing shared mobility space Mumbai, February 23rd, 2018: SmartShift by Mahindra, part of the USD 19 billion… Continue reading SmartShift and Porter Announce their Intent to Merge

Volkswagen achieves billions in profits – despite the diesel crisis

In the crisis around manipulated diesel vehicles Volkswagen is in the criticism. Nevertheless, the Group was able to significantly increase its net profit last year. Friday, 23.02.2018 16:48 clock Despite the debates on driving bans and billions from the diesel affair Has Volkswagen posted high profits in the past year. With a bottom line of… Continue reading Volkswagen achieves billions in profits – despite the diesel crisis