Autos & TransportationTesla lobbies Modi’s office in India to slash taxes before it enters market-sources5:06 PM UTC

FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a branch office in Bern, Switzerland October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo/File Photo NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office to slash import taxes on electric vehicles before it enters the market, four sources… Continue reading Autos & TransportationTesla lobbies Modi’s office in India to slash taxes before it enters market-sources5:06 PM UTC

Tesla Leapfrogs the Competition in Interbrand’s 2021 Best Global Brands Report

Sephora (#100) is the only new entrant to the rankings this year, but its addition makes LVMH Group the biggest group entity in the table. LVMH group is the first to have five brands in the Best Global Brands table – Sephora, Louis Vuitton (#13), Dior (#77), Tiffany & Co. (#92) and Hennessy (#95). Top… Continue reading Tesla Leapfrogs the Competition in Interbrand’s 2021 Best Global Brands Report

NIO May Bring ET7’s Electric Drive System To All Models: Report

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) may introduce its electric sedan ET7’s electric drive system to all models, cnEVpost reported on Tuesday, citing a Chinese news publication. What Happened: The Shanghai-headquartered Nio may bring the second-generation electric motor to other models such as the ES8, ES6 and EC6, as per reports coming from… Continue reading NIO May Bring ET7’s Electric Drive System To All Models: Report

Hyzon Zero Carbon Alliance welcomes leading hydrogen storage provider, Iljin Hysolus

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Hyzon Zero Carbon Alliance, an initiative of leading companies working to accelerate hydrogen-powered mobility worldwide, has added Iljin Hysolus as its newest member following its recent steering committee meeting. Championed by Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading global supplier of zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, the… Continue reading Hyzon Zero Carbon Alliance welcomes leading hydrogen storage provider, Iljin Hysolus

@FCA: Stellantis and NBL Commence Pilot for Nation’s First Black Supplier Development Program

October 20, 2021 , DETROIT – Stellantis and the National Business League (NBL) today commenced their pilot of the groundbreaking National Black Supplier Development Program. The pilot, which will run through the first quarter of 2022, is the initial phase of a larger program to develop Black suppliers for future contracting and procurement opportunities in pursuit… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and NBL Commence Pilot for Nation’s First Black Supplier Development Program

@BMW: Harnessing wind and hydroelectric power from the Arctic Circle: BMW Group plans to source steel produced with green power and hydrogen from northern Sweden001538

Munich. The BMW Group continues to push forward with climate protection and is systematically pursuing its goal of significantly reducing CO2 emissions at their source in the supply chain. From 2025 on, the company plans to source steel produced with up to 95% less CO2 emissions and without requiring fossil resources such as coal. The… Continue reading @BMW: Harnessing wind and hydroelectric power from the Arctic Circle: BMW Group plans to source steel produced with green power and hydrogen from northern Sweden001538

Samsung SDI pushing ahead their first battery plant in North America

<Samsung SDI researchers are examining EV batteries. Photo=ETNews DB> Samsung SDI will establish a joint battery venture with Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker. It is the first time for Samsung SDI to establish a North American battery production base with a joint venture. The investment is expected to be at least a few trillions KRW.… Continue reading Samsung SDI pushing ahead their first battery plant in North America

VW Boss Asks Elon Musk To Tell VW Executives How Tesla Innovates So Quickly – CarScoops

VW boss Herbert Diess called Elon Musk during a recent event at the automaker’s global headquarters to discuss what separates Tesla from its rivals. Diess and Musk are friends and have acknowledged their shared admiration for each other in the past. In fact, Musk once tried to hire Diess as the new CEO of Tesla.… Continue reading VW Boss Asks Elon Musk To Tell VW Executives How Tesla Innovates So Quickly – CarScoops

Mary Barra Talks Candidly About GM’s EV Plans, Details Competition With Tesla And New Vehicle Rollout – Torque News

Barra made these remarks during an interview with Fox News Business and the “Claman Countdown.” where she was pressed on the company’s plans to churn out 30 all-new EV models by 2025 including an electrified $30,000 CUV (the Equinox EV) and a second model that will be priced even lower than that. Related Story (2018):… Continue reading Mary Barra Talks Candidly About GM’s EV Plans, Details Competition With Tesla And New Vehicle Rollout – Torque News

How GM CEO Mary Barra wowed Wall Street – Fox Business

FOX Business’ Grady Trimble speaks with GM CEO Mary Barra on the company’s Investor Day.  It was a good week for General Motors CEO Mary Barra and her shareholders as she paved the road for the legacy automaker to become a tech-focused “platform innovator.” Ticker Security Last Change Change % GM GENERAL MOTORS CO. 56.85… Continue reading How GM CEO Mary Barra wowed Wall Street – Fox Business