General Motors CEO Mary Barra is masterful at masking what must be an annoying question she is regularly asked. Is GM stock undervalued? In short, she has said, yes, it is. See Barra has a vision: She has been transforming GM over the past several years to make it a technology company, one that happens to make cars. Go… Continue reading Mary Barra ready to prove GM stock is as valuable as Tesla – Detroit Free Press
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@Honda: Sony and Honda Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Alliance in Mobility Field
March 4, 2022, Tokyo, Japan – Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) today announced that they have agreed to deepen discussion and exploration of forming a strategic alliance that aims to create a new era of mobility and mobility services. Specifically, the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that… Continue reading @Honda: Sony and Honda Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Alliance in Mobility Field
Panasonic plans new massive battery plant in U.S. to supply Tesla – NHK
TOKYO, March 4 (Reuters) – Japan’s Panasonic Corp (6752.T) is looking to purchase land in the United States for a mega-factory to make a new type of electric vehicle (EV) battery for Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday. Panasonic is looking at building the factory, to cost several billion dollars, in either… Continue reading Panasonic plans new massive battery plant in U.S. to supply Tesla – NHK
@Ford: F-150 Lightning Endures Built Ford Tough Testing in Extreme Cold of Alaska; Electric Truck is All-Season Ready
DEARBORN, Mich., Mar. 3, 2022 – This winter, Ford engineers spent two weeks in the heart of Alaska in minus 30-degree temperatures to continue fine-tuning the F-150® Lightning™ pickup’s performance on low-traction surfaces like snow and ice, and in extreme cold to give customers maximum confidence. “Alaska provides us the extremely cold temperatures, snow… Continue reading @Ford: F-150 Lightning Endures Built Ford Tough Testing in Extreme Cold of Alaska; Electric Truck is All-Season Ready
@GM: General Motors Announces Jeffrey Morrison to Lead Global Purchasing and Supply Chain
General Motors Announces Jeffrey Morrison to Lead Global Purchasing and Supply Chain 2022-03-03 DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey (Jeff) Morrison as vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, effective April 1. Morrison replaces Shilpan Amin, who was recently appointed GM senior vice president and president, GM International following… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Announces Jeffrey Morrison to Lead Global Purchasing and Supply Chain
Volvo is testing wireless EV charging tech in Sweden
Volvo will put a wireless EV charging system through its paces as part of a program to test alternative charging options. A small fleet of electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis in Gothenburg, Sweden in a three-year pilot. The cars are equipped with a wireless charging system from Momentum Dynamics. Charging… Continue reading Volvo is testing wireless EV charging tech in Sweden
This is the Osom OV1, a new phone from Essential’s former engineers and designers
Osom, the company formed by Essential’s employees after the startup went under, has released new details about its upcoming OV1 phone, including a very familiar list of build materials. Meant to compete with flagships from Apple, Google, and Samsung, the OV1 will have a stainless steel and titanium housing, a ceramic back, Corning Victus cover… Continue reading This is the Osom OV1, a new phone from Essential’s former engineers and designers
@VW Group: Higher charging capacity and expanded online features for the Audi Q4 e-tron004706
On the road with faster charge times and more connected features: Audi is consistently advancing its fully electric Q4 e-tron model range. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron models are receiving an array of new features. Customers can look forward to faster charge times for large-battery models as well as an expanded offering via… Continue reading @VW Group: Higher charging capacity and expanded online features for the Audi Q4 e-tron004706
Rivian CEO walks back price hike for any customers who pre-ordered before March 1
Rivian surprised many of its pre-order customers on March 1 with the announcement of a significant price increase for its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. On Thursday, the company issued a press release authored by CEO RJ Scaringe that modified the planned price increase, promising customers who placed their pre-order for either vehicle prior… Continue reading Rivian CEO walks back price hike for any customers who pre-ordered before March 1
Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV
Much as Hyundai did yesterday, Kia has announced an electrification road map at its 2022 Investor Day, promising to have 14 fully electric models by 2027 and sales of 1.2 million EVs by 2030. It also revealed that its EV9 SUV, unveiled in concept form last November at the LA Auto Show, will be the… Continue reading Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV