@Ford: New ‘Ford Pro’ Vehicle Services and Distribution Business Redefining Transportation Value for Commercial Customers

Separate within Ford and unique among automakers, Ford Pro will deliver new levels of productivity for business and government customers via work-ready products and services Will leverage technology from the ground to the cloud to help improve uptime, total cost of ownership and performance of fleets with electrified or combustion vehicles To be led by… Continue reading @Ford: New ‘Ford Pro’ Vehicle Services and Distribution Business Redefining Transportation Value for Commercial Customers

@GM: Lockheed Martin, General Motors Team-up to Develop Next-Generation Lunar Rover for NASA Artemis Astronauts to Explore the Moon May 26, 2021

Lockheed Martin, General Motors Team-up to Develop Next-Generation Lunar Rover for NASA Artemis Astronauts to Explore the Moon DENVER, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and General Motors Co. [NYSE: GM] are teaming up to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles to transport astronauts on the surface of the Moon, fundamentally… Continue reading @GM: Lockheed Martin, General Motors Team-up to Develop Next-Generation Lunar Rover for NASA Artemis Astronauts to Explore the Moon May 26, 2021

The Boring Company tests its ‘Teslas in Tunnels’ system in Las Vegas

Elon Musk’s Boring Company started shuttling passengers through the twin tunnels it built underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) this week, as part of a test to get the system ready for its full debut in June. Videos, images, and accounts shared around the internet by the people who showed up for the test… Continue reading The Boring Company tests its ‘Teslas in Tunnels’ system in Las Vegas

NASA’s new lunar vehicle could be built by GM and Lockheed Martin

The last time humans visited the moon, in 1972, they got around on a relatively simple battery-powered vehicle. As NASA prepares for the next crewed mission to the moon, it’s looking to give the lunar rover an upgrade. Lockheed Martin and General Motors said Wednesday they’re working together to develop a next-generation lunar vehicle designed… Continue reading NASA’s new lunar vehicle could be built by GM and Lockheed Martin

Tesla factory construction site attacked by saboteurs who set electric cables on fire

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin was attacked by saboteurs who set cables supplying electricity to the construction site on fire. An alleged confession letter points to political reasons targeting Tesla. Tesla’s project to build a factory outside Berlin has faced some opposition, but it has now reached a new level. The police confirmed that a fire occurred… Continue reading Tesla factory construction site attacked by saboteurs who set electric cables on fire

GM, Lockheed Martin team up to develop lunar vehicles

Detroit — General Motors Co. is partnering with Lockheed Martin, a security and aerospace company, to develop lunar vehicles to potentially carry astronauts on the moon, the companies said Wednesday. NASA has asked industry leaders to send ideas for lunar rovers and for a new lunar terrain vehicle, or LTV, for its Artemis program, which is working to get astronauts back on… Continue reading GM, Lockheed Martin team up to develop lunar vehicles

@VW Group: The 2022 Volkswagen Taos: Style, performance and value for the compact SUV space003152

May 26, 2021 Based on Volkswagen’s MQB architecture, and slotting under Tiguan, Taos melds a spacious interior with rugged looks and excellent fuel economy Bold design establishes its connection to the growing Volkswagen SUV family 1.5-liter TSI® engine with 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque pairs with either 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive or… Continue reading @VW Group: The 2022 Volkswagen Taos: Style, performance and value for the compact SUV space003152

ROCSYS raises an additional $6.3 million for its robotic EV charging solutions

How will self-driving EVs charge themselves without human intervention? The Dutch firm ROCSYS believes its robotic charging system is the answer. The company recently raised $6.3 million from exisiting investors Forward.One and Superangel in a new funding round. ROCSYS will use the new funding to scale up its activities throughout Europe and to launch a… Continue reading ROCSYS raises an additional $6.3 million for its robotic EV charging solutions

@Toyota: Fuel Cell Technology Shines a Sustainable Light in Paris

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated green last night, using a Toyota fuel cell powered generator. The striking display took place during the hydrogen and mobility exhibition, Paris de l’hydrogène, organised by Energy Observer – the Toyota-supported, self-sufficient world-travelling boat operator – and the City of Paris. The exhibition highlights the vehicles, technologies and applications that… Continue reading @Toyota: Fuel Cell Technology Shines a Sustainable Light in Paris

Global Commercial Vehicles Market (2021 to 2026) – by Product, End-use and Geography

DUBLIN, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Commercial Vehicles Market Based on Product, End-Use and Geography – Global Forecast up to 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Commercial Vehicles Market is predicted to grow at the rate of 6.7% CAGR by 2026. Commercial vehicles refer to those vehicles used for goods transport,… Continue reading Global Commercial Vehicles Market (2021 to 2026) – by Product, End-use and Geography