A building of the Geely Auto Research Institute is seen in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song STOCKHOLM/LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Geely-owned Volvo Cars plans to raise 25 billion Swedish crowns ($2.9 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO), the Swedish carmaker said on Monday of what would be one of… Continue reading Autos & TransportationGeely’s Volvo Cars aims to raise $2.9 bln in IPO12:36 PM UTC
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The Station: Inside the Rivian R1T and its IPO filing
Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Welp, it was an EV heavy week, starting with the Polestar SPAC and ending with the Rivian IPO filing (curses to the late Friday regulatory filing). Oh, and… Continue reading The Station: Inside the Rivian R1T and its IPO filing
Tesla claims Rivian is stealing ‘trade secrets’ about its ‘next-gen battery’ in expanding lawsuit
Tesla, which is already suing Rivian and former employees hired by the electric pickup truck startup, is expanding its lawsuit against the company. It now claims that Rivian is stealing its “trade secrets” about battery technology. Rivian has been one if not the most serious electric vehicle startup since Tesla, and part of why the… Continue reading Tesla claims Rivian is stealing ‘trade secrets’ about its ‘next-gen battery’ in expanding lawsuit
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants: Production launch for key components
The first components have been produced for the upcoming series production of the battery-powered eActros. The electric truck will start rolling off the assembly line in Wörth am Rhein on 7 October 2021. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim has begun to assemble the battery packs, while the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel has commenced assembling the… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants: Production launch for key components
Autos & Transportation · 9:31 AM UTCAudi CEO sees chip shortage as ‘perfect storm’ but will get through itPremium car brand Audi, Volkswagen’s biggest…
Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder FRANKFURT, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Premium car brand Audi, Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) biggest profit contributor, has to troubleshoot on a day-to-day basis to tackle an ongoing shortage of auto chips, its chief executive… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 9:31 AM UTCAudi CEO sees chip shortage as ‘perfect storm’ but will get through itPremium car brand Audi, Volkswagen’s biggest…
Goodyear partners with Citroën to deliver autonomous, urban mobility
The Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision represents the iconic French manufacturer’s vision for the future of urban, autonomous mobility for everybody. The Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision is based on an autonomous, electric multi-directional platform, called “The Citroën Skate” that can host a series of different “Pods,” allowing it to cater to a variety of mobility experiences… Continue reading Goodyear partners with Citroën to deliver autonomous, urban mobility
Porsche 718 Cayman EV keeps ‘mid-engined’ layout
“With a typical two-door sports car, you see the car is really low because to reduce drag you want the silhouette as low and flat as possible,” said Steiner. “To do that you should have the driver sitting as low as possible, and if you do that there is no space for a battery below the… Continue reading Porsche 718 Cayman EV keeps ‘mid-engined’ layout
Under the skin: Renault reveals new tricks to squeeze more out of batteries
The latest EV announcements give an inkling as to how the technology will evolve before the end of the decade and what we can expect to see in forthcoming cars. In particular, with the Mégane E-Tech Electric revealed recently at the Munich motor show, Renault has firmly planted its flag in the sand and potentially made… Continue reading Under the skin: Renault reveals new tricks to squeeze more out of batteries
@GM: Wuling Launches Nano EV Disney Zootopia Limited Edition
Wuling Launches Nano EV Disney Zootopia Limited Edition 2021-09-29 SHANGHAI – Wuling today launched the Nano EV Disney Zootopia limited edition in cooperation with Disney at the Tianjin International Auto Show. Themed and personalized decals and exclusive badges inside and outside the Nano EV serve as a tribute to the popular animated feature film. Headrests are… Continue reading @GM: Wuling Launches Nano EV Disney Zootopia Limited Edition
@Nissan: Nissan announces senior management appointments000503
2021/09/30 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the appointment of Hugues Desmarchelier as vice president, Global Electrification Ecosystem & EV Programs effective October 01, 2021. He will report to Ivan Espinosa, senior vice president, Global Product Strategy and Product Planning Division, Global Program Management and NISMO. In this position, Desmarchelier will be… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan announces senior management appointments000503