Munich. Increased efficiency through consistent electrification, optimised emissions and innovations in the areas of driver assistance and digital services are the focus of the model revision measures for numerous BMW model series that will take effect in autumn 2020. From November 2020, all models of the premium brand will meet the requirements of the currently… Continue reading @BMW: BMW model revision measures as of autumn 2020.000574
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@Tata-JLR: RANGE ROVER VELAR ELECTRIFIES WITH PLUG-IN HYBRID AND STATE-OF-THE-ART INFOTAINMENT
*All emissions, fuel economy and EV-only range figures are EU–WLTP (TEL) Combined**All derivatives of Velar are available to order now. Customer deliveries of Plug-in-hybrid models will begin early in 2021*** Standard on vehicles fitted with Meridian sound systems † Only compliant with Nanoe™ Ionisers and not suitable for China market – please refer to in-market Cabin… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: RANGE ROVER VELAR ELECTRIFIES WITH PLUG-IN HYBRID AND STATE-OF-THE-ART INFOTAINMENT
Ford reaches ‘home run’ labor deal with big investment from Canadian government
Ford Motor Co. reached a tentative labor contract deal with its Canadian autoworkers Tuesday based in no small part on critical support from the Canadian government, announced Unifor National President Jerry Dias. Having pushed past a midnight deadline Monday, union members earlier had voted to strike the Dearborn automaker if necessary. They forged an agreement instead. In a dramatic pivot from… Continue reading Ford reaches ‘home run’ labor deal with big investment from Canadian government
Li Auto Aims to Extend Lead in Chinese EV Market with NVIDIA DRIVE
One of the leading EV startups in China is charging up its compute capabilities. Li Auto announced today it would develop its next generation of electric vehicles using the high-performance, energy-efficient NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin. These new vehicles will be developed in collaboration with tier 1 supplier Desay SV and feature advanced autonomous driving features,… Continue reading Li Auto Aims to Extend Lead in Chinese EV Market with NVIDIA DRIVE
Maserati Awards Global Deal to TomTom
TomTom to Supply Maps, Navigation Software and Connected Services for New Maserati Models including the MC20 Supercar Amsterdam, Netherlands, 22 September 2020 TomTom (TOM2), the leading independent location technology specialist, today announced that it will provide Maserati with maps, navigation software and connected services for the all-new Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) in-vehicle infotainment system. Drivers… Continue reading Maserati Awards Global Deal to TomTom
@Groupe PSA: PR World Premiere: CEO Lohscheller Presents New Opel Mokka000303
Video: press conference Prices for new generation of bestseller start at €19,990 in Germany Brand ambassador Jürgen Klopp impressed by new Mokka New Mokka debuts with Opel Vizor, Pure Panel and redesigned Blitz and central nameplate at rear Clear, bold design, compact dimensions, seating for five Choice of electric drive or highly efficient combustion engines… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR World Premiere: CEO Lohscheller Presents New Opel Mokka000303
Toray boosts carbon fiber output for fuel cell vehicles by 50%
TOKYO — Japanese materials maker Toray Industries will ramp up production of carbon fiber for fuel cell vehicles in the U.S. and Japan by 50% this fiscal year, Nikkei has learned, pivoting to a field expected to see growth as demand from the aviation industry tumbles. The company will switch over production lines for aircraft materials to make… Continue reading Toray boosts carbon fiber output for fuel cell vehicles by 50%
Chinese EV startup WM Motor raises $1.5bn in biggest funding round
HONG KONG — Electric vehicle startup WM Motor, one of China’s ambitious challengers to Tesla, said it raised 10 billion yuan ($1.47 billion) from a group of state-backed investors — among others — after the successful stock market listings of bigger domestic rivals. The latest round of fundraising was led by the investment arm of the… Continue reading Chinese EV startup WM Motor raises $1.5bn in biggest funding round
ALYI Features EV Battery And Charging Station Components Of Overall Electric Mobility Ecosystem Solution
DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today released new details on the company’s overall electric mobility ecosystem solution with a specific focus on the electric vehicle (EV) battery and charging station components of the company’s developing electric mobility ecosystem solution. ALYI is approaching the electric vehicle market with a comprehensive and… Continue reading ALYI Features EV Battery And Charging Station Components Of Overall Electric Mobility Ecosystem Solution
Valmet Automotive published the first Sustainability Report
Valmet Automotive has today (September 22, 2020) published the Group’s first sustainability report. As the company aims at a vanguard status of sustainable development in the automotive industry, the report presents comprehensively the main themes of sustainable development, strategic priorities and goals, as well as the highlights of 2019. The report will be published annually.… Continue reading Valmet Automotive published the first Sustainability Report