– Terrafame will supply Renault Group with low-carbon and fully traceable nickel sulphate for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. – The partnership supports Renault Group’s strategy to offer competitive, sustainable, and made in Europe‘ electric vehicles. – The partners are taking a concrete step to create a sustainable and fully transparent European battery value chain. BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT,… Continue reading Renault Group to partner with Terrafame for sustainable nickel supply
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German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: “Opel is being dismembered” – Stellantis overtakes its German subsidiary003069
Opel headquarters in Rüsselsheim Parent company Stellantis wants to withdraw its German subsidiary responsibility under corporate law over its own factories. (Photo: Reuters) Munich Michael Lohscheller had probably seen it coming: Opel is gradually being compressed into a brand shell by the once independent car manufacturer. Before the full extent of the shrinking cure becomes… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: “Opel is being dismembered” – Stellantis overtakes its German subsidiary003069
RoboTire raises $7.5M to automate tire replacement
RoboTire crossed our radar in February of last year, just before much of the world was brought to a complete standstill courtesy of the pandemic. Things were still fairly early stages for the Detroit-based startup, which was founded by former Spark Robotics CEO Victor Darolfi. The company has clearly picked up some good, strategic interest… Continue reading RoboTire raises $7.5M to automate tire replacement
Stellantis to invest $229 million in three Indiana plants for electrified transmissions
Stellantis NV on Thursday announced a $229 million investment in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants in a move it said would help accelerate its electrification plans. The investment, which the transatlantic automaker said would retain 662 jobs, will fund the retooling of the three plants to produce electrified eight-speed transmissions. The next-generation transmissions can be used… Continue reading Stellantis to invest $229 million in three Indiana plants for electrified transmissions
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group drives forward intelligent mobility solutions003978
The Volkswagen Group will present solutions for the efficient, sustainable, safe and convenient movement of people and goods at the ITS World Congress in Hamburg, the world’s largest industry event for intelligent transportation systems, from October 11 to 15, 2021. The focus will be on autonomous driving, the intelligent use of vehicle data and the… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group drives forward intelligent mobility solutions003978
@FCA: Stellantis Announces $229 Million Investment in Kokomo, Indiana, Operations to Accelerate Electrification Plans
October 7, 2021 , KOKOMO, Indiana – Stellantis today announced it would invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, Indiana, plants to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. This announcement, which will retain 662 jobs, comes three months after the company… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Announces $229 Million Investment in Kokomo, Indiana, Operations to Accelerate Electrification Plans
@BMW: BMW Group posts significant sales growth through September. Group’s electro-offensive consistently driven forward, sales of fully-electric vehicles more than doubled001510
With a total of 1,932,236 vehicles sold through September, BMW Group sales climbed +17.9% year-on-year Deliveries of fully-electric vehicles more than doubled since start of the year (59,688 vehicles, +121.4%) Strong competitive position expanded in key markets worldwide Pieter Nota: “Confident we can meet our ambitious sales targets despite semiconductor shortage and achieve solid, profitable… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group posts significant sales growth through September. Group’s electro-offensive consistently driven forward, sales of fully-electric vehicles more than doubled001510
@Mazda: Mazda confirms model names of expanded European SUV line-up
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced plans to expand its SUV line-up from 2022 onwards. Two new models from the company’s Large Product group*1, the Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-80, will be introduced throughout Europe during the next two years. To meet the growing needs of the segment, Mazda will offer European customers a wider choice… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda confirms model names of expanded European SUV line-up
@Daimler: 06. Oct 2021High-end Mercedes-Benz and EV deliveries outperform in challenging environment
October 06, 2021 – Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 1,617,508 (+3.0%) vehicles between January and September thanks to strong demand across the portfolio for Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-AMG and for battery electric vehicles. Deliveries were boosted by record demand in China, which helped raise worldwide sales of the S-Class by 45% to 62,306 units during the same period. High-end… Continue reading @Daimler: 06. Oct 2021High-end Mercedes-Benz and EV deliveries outperform in challenging environment
@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER BRINGS TOOL MANUFACTURING IN-HOUSE WITH £1.7M HALEWOOD INVESTMENT
About Jaguar Land Rover: Halewood Operations Knowsley is home to Jaguar Land Rover Halewood. Jaguar Land Rover is one of the UK’s largest car manufacturers, and its Merseyside operation sits on a 300-acre site. The factory employs 3,700 people directly, supporting a further 1,000 people indirectly through its suppliers and contractors. Jaguar Land Rover Halewood… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER BRINGS TOOL MANUFACTURING IN-HOUSE WITH £1.7M HALEWOOD INVESTMENT