October 27, 2021 – Daimler is aligning the Management Board responsibilities between Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG to enable leaner decision-making in the wake of the separation of Trucks and Buses from Cars and Vans. After synchronizing the Board memberships of Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler AG, the parent company Daimler is also due to be… Continue reading @Daimler: 27. Oct 2021Daimler aligns Board responsibilities after Trucks split: Jörg Burzer to join Board of Management
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Nexteer Automotive Honored with Two CES 2022 Innovation Awards for Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column and Automated Steering Actuator
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive has been recognized twice as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree in the “Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation” product category for its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) with Stowable Steering Column and its Automated Steering Actuator. Nexteer’s combination of SbW with Stowable Steering Column reinvents the “behind-the-wheel” experience and opens an… Continue reading Nexteer Automotive Honored with Two CES 2022 Innovation Awards for Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column and Automated Steering Actuator
@Tata-JLR: Portfolio company Battery Resourcers announces new site expansions to support accelerated growth
With a strategic facility conversion, paired with multiple expansions, the battery material and manufacturing company has increased its processing capacity for battery production Battery Resourcers, a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and manufacturing company, today announced the opening of two new pilot plants, in addition to the conversion of its current operation in Worcester, Massachusetts, to support… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Portfolio company Battery Resourcers announces new site expansions to support accelerated growth
@Tata-JLR: Digital Motors Emerges From Pandemic With Record Engagement
A year after launching in response to the pandemic, consumer demand continues to accelerate As the country begins a return to normalcy, Digital Motors, the best-in-class provider of automotive digital retailing software, continues to experience increased engagement across dealerships using its software as a service (SaaS) platform. Despite the ability to again purchase a vehicle in… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Digital Motors Emerges From Pandemic With Record Engagement
EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999
Start-ups plugging into electric mobility is now mega trend. The latest in India is the Coimbatore-based Boom Motors, which has launched its Corbett 14 (single battery and 100km range) and Corbett 14-EX (dual battery and 200km range) moto-scooters. They are priced at Rs 89,999 and Rs 124,999 respectively. In terms of tech specs, the Corbett… Continue reading EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999
@Hyundai: Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
(Seoul) November 11, 2021 – Kia Corporation has set out its vision to become a truly sustainable, responsible, and innovative mobility solutions leader, announcing a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Kia announced its corporate vision at its ‘Kia Sustainability Movement’ virtual presentation on November 11. Kia’s vision to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ reflects… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
Vehicle service start-up Automovill forays into Pune, adds 20 partner workshops and 3 company owned hubs
Bangalore-based full-stack mobility start-up Automovill has launched its operations in Pune with 20 car repair workshops partners and has established 3 company-owned Hubs in the first phase of expansion in the city. The start-up was founded in 2016 in Guwahati by Mridu Mahendra Das and Chinmay Baruah and recently joined by Ramana Sambu as co-founder… Continue reading Vehicle service start-up Automovill forays into Pune, adds 20 partner workshops and 3 company owned hubs
@Ford: Ford and Purdue Patent Charging Station Cable for Research That Could Lead to Recharging EVs as Quickly as Gas Station Fill-Ups
Ford researchers have successfully completed an early step with Purdue University inventing a new, patent-pending method for charging stations that could one day deliver significantly more power compared to today’s leading systems Using liquid as an active cooling agent, the concept uniquely changes the liquid to vapor, and could combine with in-development vehicle charging technology… Continue reading @Ford: Ford and Purdue Patent Charging Station Cable for Research That Could Lead to Recharging EVs as Quickly as Gas Station Fill-Ups
@GM: GM Shows Unlimited Possibilities for Personal Mobility at China International Import Expo
GM Shows Unlimited Possibilities for Personal Mobility at China International Import Expo 2021-11-05 SHANGHAI – With the return of its signature sports car and pickup truck, as well as a new take on the dynamic lifestyle they lead, General Motors is fully charged for its participation in the Fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which… Continue reading @GM: GM Shows Unlimited Possibilities for Personal Mobility at China International Import Expo
EV startup Rivian Automotive debuts on stock market, spelling likely windfall for Ford
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc., a partner of Ford Motor Co., made its stock market debut Wednesday in what was expected to be one of the largest-ever initial public offerings. The California-based company, which recently became the first automaker to bring an electric pickup to market with the launch of its R1T truck, on Tuesday priced its… Continue reading EV startup Rivian Automotive debuts on stock market, spelling likely windfall for Ford