Munich . The BMW Group made significant progress in shaping sustainable mobility in 2017. For the first time, the company sold more than 100,000 electrified vehicles in a single year. Although the percentage of diesel vehicles in Europe decreased, fleet consumption was further reduced – to an average of 122 grams per kilometre. As part… Continue reading BMW Group publishes Sustainable Value Report 2017: “For us, sustainability means future viability.”
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Groupe PSA: emov Heads to Lisbon to Launch the City’s First All-Electric Carsharing Service
MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): Very successful in Madrid, emov already has more than 160,000 customers since its launch in December 2016, with a fleet of 600 Citroën C-Zero electric vehicles. This offer will be soon available in Lisbon with a stand-out feature: beyond the city-centre, emov users will be able to start and… Continue reading Groupe PSA: emov Heads to Lisbon to Launch the City’s First All-Electric Carsharing Service
Uber said to be negotiating sale of self-driving tech to Toyota
Uber might begin selling its autonomous driving systems to outside companies, including major automakers, according to a new report from Japan’s Nikkei. The report claims that Uber has had talks with Toyota regarding supplying the automaker with self-driving tech, and that the two are currently in negotiations around how this would work, with talk of… Continue reading Uber said to be negotiating sale of self-driving tech to Toyota
Dana Incorporated Confirms Plans for Secondary Listing of New Company on London Stock Exchange
MAUMEE, Ohio, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) has undertaken a series of productive meetings with U.K.-based shareholders of GKN PLC (LON: GKN). During those meetings, Dana outlined the compelling rationale for its proposed combination with GKN Driveline. Dana received direct feedback from GKN shareholders that they would like to hold stock in… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Confirms Plans for Secondary Listing of New Company on London Stock Exchange
Tata Motors to drive in new products to expand market presence
GENEVA:Tata Motors plans to bring in new products in order to have a presence in around 95 per cent of Indian passenger vehicles market by 2020, besides working on offering “electric solution” on most of its portfolio going forward. The company currently sells a range of vehicles from hatchback to SUVs playing in about 70… Continue reading Tata Motors to drive in new products to expand market presence
Faurecia invests in start-up working on energy recovery technology
Faurecia, invests in French start-up, Enogia in order to enhance its expertise in energy recovery technology. The start-up has developed and patented an hermetic, compact high-speed turbine that recovers heat and converts it into electricity. Founded in 2009 and based in Marseille, Enogia has a team of 30 individuals. Faurecia states the technology developed by the start-up… Continue reading Faurecia invests in start-up working on energy recovery technology
Siemens to invest £27m in new 3D-printing factory
Siemens UK is to make a £27 million investment in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Worcester-based Materials Solutions Ltd, its additive manufacturing specialist. The new building, set to open in September 2018, will enable it to increase the company’s fleet of 3D printing machines from 15 to 50 over the next five years. The new… Continue reading Siemens to invest £27m in new 3D-printing factory
INTERVIEW – Sarah-Jayne Williams, Ford’s Director, Smart Mobility (Europe)
Opportunities ahead with Smart Mobility initiatives in Europe for Sarah-Jayne Williams In September of last year, Sarah-Jayne Williams joined Ford as its first director for ‘Smart Mobility’ in Europe. Her job is to focus on future mobility solutions for Europe and to define and implement Ford of Europe’s Smart Mobility strategy. Dave Leggett recently caught… Continue reading INTERVIEW – Sarah-Jayne Williams, Ford’s Director, Smart Mobility (Europe)
Porsche at a glance
Executive Board, Supervisory Board, locations, facts and figures as well as the corporate strategy – here is where you can find all important information on Porsche.
Schaeffler Opens Silicon Valley Office
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler, today announced the opening of a new Silicon Valley location. The facility, located at 1735 Technology Drive, Ste. 175, in San Jose, Calif., establishes Schaeffler’s foothold in this leading tech region. Philip George, director, region innovation for Schaeffer, will lead the new… Continue reading Schaeffler Opens Silicon Valley Office