Dr. Becker, you are a long-range pilot and senior first officer on Airbus A340 jets, you’ve co-founded a business in Hamburg, and you have a four-year-old son and two-year-old daughter. Has the coronavirus pandemic hit you in three different ways—as an employee, a business owner, and a mother? Dr. Tanja Becker: Indeed it has. I’ve… Continue reading @VW Group: Helping Managers Make Better Decisions
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@VW Group: Aluminum Closed Loop in the press shop: More than 350,000 metric tons CO2 emissions saved since introduction
Audi has a long tradition of using aluminum. The first Audi A8 with the Audi Space Frame, a pioneering achievement in lightweight construction, debuted in 1994. Audi continues to use the lightweight metal in various components of what is now the fourth generation of the luxury sedan as part of an innovative multi-material mix. The… Continue reading @VW Group: Aluminum Closed Loop in the press shop: More than 350,000 metric tons CO2 emissions saved since introduction
Nikola Adds Seasoned Industry Veterans To Drive Energy Infrastructure And Manufacturing Rollout
Pablo Koziner will lead Nikola’s hydrogen fueling and battery charging business as president of Nikola Energy. Koziner’s extensive global energy and distribution services experience is derived from his more than 18 years at Caterpillar Inc. where he served as president of Solar Turbines, vice president of Electric Power, and in various roles in North and… Continue reading Nikola Adds Seasoned Industry Veterans To Drive Energy Infrastructure And Manufacturing Rollout
@Honda: Honda Establishes Hynex Mobility Service, a New Joint Venture Company, to Accelerate Advancements Toward Next-generation Connected Services Business in China
June 10, 2020 – Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, today announced the establishment of Hynex Mobility Service Co., Ltd. (Hynex Mobility Service), a new joint venture company with Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Neusoft Reach). Hynex Mobility Service will strive to advance connected services and offer… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Establishes Hynex Mobility Service, a New Joint Venture Company, to Accelerate Advancements Toward Next-generation Connected Services Business in China
Lux Research Claims Most Electric Cars Remain Unprofitable
Electric Vehicles Are Declining in Price and Adding Range, but Most Remain Unprofitable, Says Lux Research Shared electric vehicle platforms and more efficient electric vehicle designs will increase profitability, as electric vehicles are poised to be the dominant powertrain by 2040 BOSTON, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive industry is under pressure to reduce emissions,… Continue reading Lux Research Claims Most Electric Cars Remain Unprofitable
@Groupe PSA: PEUGEOT seats: the hyper technology of a simple part
In the highly competitive environment of the automotive industry, vehicle interiors have become an important part of customers’ purchasing process. PEUGEOT, with the widespread use of the i-Cockpit® on almost all of its range, has revolutionized vehicle interiors and has taken particular care with the seats, which are now becoming increasingly complex and technological. They… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PEUGEOT seats: the hyper technology of a simple part
Volkswagen plunges into governance crisis
The crisis that has been rumbling for several weeks within the world’s largest automaker has erupted. The supervisory board of Volkswagen announced Monday evening that Herbert Diess, the boss of the group, renounces the presidency of the eponymous brand. From 1 July, Ralf Brandstätter, its operational director, will take command of the German manufacturer’s standard.… Continue reading Volkswagen plunges into governance crisis
@Suzuki: Jun 09, 2020 Maruti Suzuki partners with Mahindra Finance to bring easy car finance schemes for cus…
Attractive options for customers • Buy Now Pay Later scheme of 2 months • Step up EMI scheme with 6 monthly EMI increase • Agricultural Customer schemes including quarterly EMIs • Turant Scheme – on the spot approval for both salaried as well as No Income Proof (NIP) customers … Continue reading @Suzuki: Jun 09, 2020 Maruti Suzuki partners with Mahindra Finance to bring easy car finance schemes for cus…
Upstream Expands Series B Funding
HERZLIYA, Israel, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Upstream Security announced today that it has secured an expansion of its Series B funding with an investment by Salesforce Ventures. The undisclosed amount is in addition to $30 million previously invested by Alliance Venture Capital (Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi), Hyundai, Nationwide Insurance, Volvo Group, and others. Upstream offers specialized… Continue reading Upstream Expands Series B Funding
Production Of 273-Mile BMW iX3 Electric SUV To Start In Late Summer
+++ Homologation tests successfully concluded +++ First pure electric model from BMW core brand will be produced on schedule in China for global market starting in late summer +++ Munich/Shenyang. The BMW Group is systematically pursuing its electrification strategy and will release the new BMW iX3 onto the market by the end of 2020. Standard… Continue reading Production Of 273-Mile BMW iX3 Electric SUV To Start In Late Summer