Jeep® Brand Reveals Image of First-ever Fully Electric Jeep SUV

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, during Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer (CEO) of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep® SUV, as the brand continues its global initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio. This new fully electric Jeep vehicle will… Continue reading Jeep® Brand Reveals Image of First-ever Fully Electric Jeep SUV

Elon Musk and Tesla need a Tim Cook

The same story has played out for decades. A startup blossoms and thrives under the leadership of a larger-than-life personality. A plateau soon follows. The company’s focus moves from introducing an endless string of new products to making sure what it is building meets the demands of customers. The honeymoon period ends and a new… Continue reading Elon Musk and Tesla need a Tim Cook

ONE Raises Additional $65M to Expand R&D, Planning US Battery Factory

“This most recent investment accelerates the timeline for ONE’s GeminiTM battery technology following our recent 752-mile range demonstration. We are excited to have BMW i Ventures lead this round and we are thrilled to welcome Coatue Management and their support as we raise the capital required to build a U.S. cell factory that supports Aries… Continue reading ONE Raises Additional $65M to Expand R&D, Planning US Battery Factory

@FCA: Dare Forward 2030: Stellantis’ Blueprint for Cutting-edge Freedom of Mobility

March 1, 2022 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. today unveiled Dare Forward 2030, its bold strategic plan for the coming decade that will drive Stellantis employees to be ‘second to none’ in value creation for all stakeholders. Stellantis commits to becoming the industry champion in the fight against climate change, reaching carbon net zero emissions by 2038.… Continue reading @FCA: Dare Forward 2030: Stellantis’ Blueprint for Cutting-edge Freedom of Mobility

Valmet Automotive’s operations are CO2 neutral since beginning of 2022

Valmet Automotive Group is confirmed by the international classification society DNV to be CO2 neutral in its operations since January 1, 2022. Carbon neutrality is a strategic goal of Valmet Automotive, and the company has significantly reduced emissions from its operations in recent years. Valmet Automotive is a leading player in the automotive industry in climate… Continue reading Valmet Automotive’s operations are CO2 neutral since beginning of 2022

Workhorse and GreenPower Sign Supply Agreement for Delivery of 1,500 GreenPower EV Star Cab and Chassis for Workhorse W750 Step Vans

CINCINNATI and VANCOUVER, BC, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector, and GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP, TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission electric-powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle,… Continue reading Workhorse and GreenPower Sign Supply Agreement for Delivery of 1,500 GreenPower EV Star Cab and Chassis for Workhorse W750 Step Vans

@Ford: Next-Generation Ford Everest Is Bold Outside, a Sanctuary on the Inside and Engineered For Adventure

Built tough and capable on the outside, next-gen Everest’s sanctuary-like interior provides occupants with a comfortable, safe, high-tech and inviting cabin designed for daily duties and long road-trips Depending on market, Everest offers a choice of durable powertrains that includes a new 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6, its proven 2.0-litre turbodiesel engines and, from 2023, the 2.3-litre… Continue reading @Ford: Next-Generation Ford Everest Is Bold Outside, a Sanctuary on the Inside and Engineered For Adventure

Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, has scored a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission that allows it to charge riders for ride-hailing trips in its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. A human safety operator must be present, though, per the permit’s stipulations. Securing this permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is… Continue reading Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco

Ex-Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche tapped for new auto-focused SPAC – Automotive News Europe

January 21, 2022 05:36 AM Zetsche will head 4th automotive-focused special purpose acquisition company from Kesington Capital Bloomberg BLOOMBERG Zetsche left Daimler in 2019. Kensington Capital, whose blank-check companies have already taken public QuantumScape and Wallbox has tapped former Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche as vice chairman for a fourth automotive-focused special purpose acquisition company. Its… Continue reading Ex-Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche tapped for new auto-focused SPAC – Automotive News Europe