Toyota Announces Extension of its Electrified Light Commercial Vehicle Range with New Proace City Electric Compact Van – Toyota UK Media Site Toyota is opening another chapter in its zero emission vehicle strategy with the announcement of a battery electric version of its Proace City compact van. The new model will join the battery electric… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Extension of its Electrified Light Commercial Vehicle Range with New Proace City Electric Compact Van
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@Groupe PSA: PR Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its compact van in 2021000750
Zero CO2-emission deliveries and services with the new Peugeot e-Partner, Citroën ë-Berlingo van, Opel Combo-e and Vauxhall Combo-e. 100% of Light Commercial Vehicles portfolio in Europe electrified before end of 2021. All-electric offer extends to Peugeot e-Rifter, Citroën ë -Berlingo, Opel Combo-e Life and Vauxhall Combo-e Life passenger cars. Since 2019, Groupe PSA has… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its compact van in 2021000750
@BMW: Focus on production: BMW Motorsport to call time on its Formula E involvement after Season 7.000791
Munich. After seven successful years, BMW Group will end its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the end of the coming season. As a partner from the word go, BMW has consistently supported the Formula E project and been instrumental in the series’ success story. BMW has enjoyed victories and podiums… Continue reading @BMW: Focus on production: BMW Motorsport to call time on its Formula E involvement after Season 7.000791
Alpha Motor Corporation Previews New Electric Vehicle Icon™ Mobility Innovation For Sustainability
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alpha Motor Corporation is pursuing a leadership role in the multi-billion-dollar EV market with a unique mobility innovation. Alpha today provided a much-anticipated preview of ICON™, the company’s first electric vehicle. The launch demonstrates the company’s commitment to revolutionize the automotive industry toward a sustainable future. Alpha Motor Corporation… Continue reading Alpha Motor Corporation Previews New Electric Vehicle Icon™ Mobility Innovation For Sustainability
Self-driving trucks startup TuSimple raises $350M from U.S. rail, retail and freight giants
Self-driving trucks startup TuSimple has closed a $350 million funding round from a diverse consortium of strategic investors that include major U.S. corporations in rail, retail and freight, according to sources familiar with the deal. The round, which was oversubscribed, was led by VectoIQ LLC, confirming a report by TechCrunch in September. VectoIQ is the consulting… Continue reading Self-driving trucks startup TuSimple raises $350M from U.S. rail, retail and freight giants
Continental and Nexteer Joint Venture CNXMotion Develops Brake-to-Steer Technology
Pioneers use of electronic braking as an additional layer of steering control for traditional, highly automated and autonomous vehicles (Automation Levels 1 – 5) Offers a cost-effective approach to achieve advanced safety Leverages technology building blocks from parent companies: Nexteer Automotive and Continental AUBURN HILLS, Mich., December 2, 2020. Leveraging technology building blocks from its… Continue reading Continental and Nexteer Joint Venture CNXMotion Develops Brake-to-Steer Technology
@Daimler: 02. Dec 2020Daimler Truck AG and Foton start joint production of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in China for China
December 02, 2020 – Daimler Truck AG and Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. jointly announced that both partners will produce and distribute Mercedes-Benz tractors for an advanced market segment in China. The vehicles will get state-of-the-art Daimler Trucks technology. Start of production of the heavy-duty tractor models is scheduled in two years from now in… Continue reading @Daimler: 02. Dec 2020Daimler Truck AG and Foton start joint production of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in China for China
Nissan sets up new business unit for African region
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Nissan Motor Corp. in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Japanese automotive group Nissan is to set up a new regional business unit for Africa as it seeks to boost manufacturing capacity and penetrate one… Continue reading Nissan sets up new business unit for African region
@Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ OUTLANDER PHEV Debuts in Thailand to Offer a New Environmentally-Friendly Option
TOKYO, Dec 2, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) launched its flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, the OUTLANDER PHEV at the 37th Thailand International Motor Expo 2020(1) and started taking orders. Following the launch in Indonesia and the Philippines, Thailand is the third country in the ASEAN region to introduce the model. “As… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ OUTLANDER PHEV Debuts in Thailand to Offer a New Environmentally-Friendly Option
Elkem opens new workshop in China dedicated to specialised silicones for hybrid and electric vehicles
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Elkem has completed and opened a new production workshop in Shanghai, China, dedicated to the development and manufacturing of specialised silicones for hybrid and electric vehicles. This move further strengthens Elkem’s position as the largest silicones producer in China. China is the world’s largest single market for the production and… Continue reading Elkem opens new workshop in China dedicated to specialised silicones for hybrid and electric vehicles