Workhorse Forms Strategic Alliance With Duke Energy

Workhorse manufactures electric trucks ranging from its W-15 electric pickup to its medium duty NGEN electric delivery van and its heavy duty EGEN electric cargo van. But all those trucks aren’t much good to anyone if they can’t be recharged conveniently. To simplify the charging experience for its customers, Workhorse has formed a strategic alliance… Continue reading Workhorse Forms Strategic Alliance With Duke Energy

Workhorse Group Forms Alliance with Duke Energy

Workhorse Group Forms Alliance with Duke Energy to Support Faster Adoption and Scaling of Fleet Electrification Alliance Focuses on Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure, Depot-Centric Energy Management Services and Battery Management CINCINNATI, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric-mobility solutions to… Continue reading Workhorse Group Forms Alliance with Duke Energy

Duke Energy proposes $76-million EV program in North Carolina

Duke Energy has proposed a three-year, $76-million program to support EV adoption in North Carolina. The proposal includes funding for the adoption of electric school buses, electric public transportation, and almost 2,500 new charging stations. The company is awaiting approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission. If approved, the program will provide the following: Residential EV… Continue reading Duke Energy proposes $76-million EV program in North Carolina

Volkswagen Group Secures Lithium Battery Supplies In China

3 H BY MARK KANE Volkswagen has already decided where to buy the lightest metal Volkswagen Group announced a new memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies for battery cells with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China). The agreement covers supply of lithium to VW and battery manufacturer selected by VW over the next… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Secures Lithium Battery Supplies In China

New leadership for MINI

München. On 1 April, Bernd Körber (44) took over as the new head of MINI. It’s a return to the brand for Bernd, who worked in MINI brand management when he first joined the BMW Group in 2003. Following roles in MINI marketing planning and product management, he took on responsibility for MINI brand management… Continue reading New leadership for MINI

Jaguar Land Rover gives aluminium a second life with circular economy initiative

“ Jaguar Land Rover is developing the next phase of its aluminium strategy with an innovative recycling initiative to reuse the aluminium in its current vehicles into the cars of tomorrow. The project aims to recover aluminium from existing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles – image courtesy of JLR. The project, which is co-funded by… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover gives aluminium a second life with circular economy initiative

Hyundai Motor launches CRADLE Berlin, European Innovation Hub to lead future technology advancements

Hyundai Motor Company has officially opened its Hyundai CRADLE Berlin office in Germany establishing its third CRADLE office worldwide, with additional bases in Silicon Valley (USA) and Tel Aviv (Israel). Hyundai CRADLE is Hyundai Motor Group’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, which partners and invests extensively in promising global startups to accelerate the development… Continue reading Hyundai Motor launches CRADLE Berlin, European Innovation Hub to lead future technology advancements

Nissan considering claiming damages against Ghosn, CEO says

FILE PHOTO: Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn sits inside a car as he leaves his lawyer’s office after being released on bail from Tokyo Detention House, in Tokyo, Japan, March 6, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is considering claiming damages against ousted boss Carlos Ghosn over alleged financial misconduct,… Continue reading Nissan considering claiming damages against Ghosn, CEO says

Hyundai Motor Launches CRADLE Berlin

CRADLE Berlin is the third CRADLE office worldwide, joining bases in Silicon Valley, USA, and Tel Aviv, Israel Edvin Eriksen, Head of Hyundai CRADLE Berlin: “Berlin’s international reputation for digital innovation creates exciting ecosystem for innovation.” CRADLE has already partnered with several European ventures, accelerators and innovation platforms based in Germany, France, Switzerland and UK… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Launches CRADLE Berlin

The Register and AEye President, Blair LaCorte, Predict the Future of Self-Driving Cars

At the 2019 Intel Capital Global Summit in Phoenix, AEye President, Blair LaCorte, details to The Register how he envisions the future of the self-driving car industry and demonstrates AEye’s advanced artificial perception technology.

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