(Hethel, UK – 28 January 2021) – Following the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company confirms that Matt Windle, Executive Director, Engineering, is the newly appointed Managing Director, Lotus Cars. Welcoming Matt into his new role, Phil Popham said: “Matt is an excellent fit for… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 28 Jan 2021Matt Windle appointed MD Lotus CarsFollowing the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company co…
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Britishvolt Appoints Timon Orlob As Chief Operating Officer
LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in battery technologies, has further strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Timon Orlob as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 February 2021. Reporting directly to CEO, Orral Nadjari, Orlob will be responsible for delivering the skills and systems required for Britishvolt to construct… Continue reading Britishvolt Appoints Timon Orlob As Chief Operating Officer
@Honda: Honda Sets Monthly Records for Automobile Production Overseas, in Asia and China
World Production December 2020 YOY Jan.- Dec.2020 YOY Japan 61,486 121.2% 729,500 86.5% Outside of Japan 366,506 ＊ 117.4% 3,669,083 84.8% North America 117,328 116.0% 1,450,518 79.8% (USA) 75,956 113.1% 966,448 80.2% Europe 5,353 90.4% 69,408 63.8% Asia 234,257 ＊ 120.2% 2,045,573 91.5% (China)… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Sets Monthly Records for Automobile Production Overseas, in Asia and China
@Subaru: Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor December 2020 and CY2020 (Flash Report)000062
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@Ford: Ford to Manufacture Mustang Mach-E in China for Local Customers
All-new all-electric Mustang Mach-E will be manufactured by Changan Ford for customers in China Supporting firmware over-the-air updates, Mustang Mach-E will be equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360™ advanced driver-assist technologies and SYNC+ intelligent infotainment system Over-600km1 estimated range offers thrill of a Mustang with confidence in driving an electric vehicle SHANGHAI, Jan. 28, 2021 – Ford… Continue reading @Ford: Ford to Manufacture Mustang Mach-E in China for Local Customers
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybertruck engineering is done and deliveries may start this year ‘if we get lucky’ (TSLA)
Tesla’s Cybertruck could hit the road as early as this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday. On a conference call, Musk said the truck’s design is complete. “If we get lucky, we’ll be able to do a few deliveries toward the end of this year, but I expect volume production to be in 2022,”… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybertruck engineering is done and deliveries may start this year ‘if we get lucky’ (TSLA)
Elon Musk says Tesla Semi is ready for production, but limited by battery cell output
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company’s 2020 Q4 earnings call that all engineering work is now complete on the Tesla Semi, the freight-hauling semi truck that the company is building with an all-electric powertrain. The company expects to begin deliveries of Tesla Semi this year, the company said in its Q4 earnings release,… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla Semi is ready for production, but limited by battery cell output
Tesla unveils redesigned Model S with new interior and 520-mile range option
Tesla has just announced the first major redesign of the Model S since it launched the electric sedan in 2012. This new version, which will launch later this year, has a refreshed exterior, a simplified interior, and the option for a more powerful powertrain that lets the car travel at least 520 miles and go… Continue reading Tesla unveils redesigned Model S with new interior and 520-mile range option
Tesla loses top manufacturing engineer behind battery production to electric pickup maker Rivian
Tesla has lost one of its top manufacturing engineers behind its battery cell production, Victor Prajapati, to electric pickup truck startup Rivian. Victor Prajapati Prajapati joined Tesla from solar module manufacturer First Solar, where he was manager of manufacturing engineering, back in 2017. He came to the automaker just as Model 3 production was starting… Continue reading Tesla loses top manufacturing engineer behind battery production to electric pickup maker Rivian
Musk’s finance chief quietly tallies profit surge at Tesla
Tesla Inc. is widely expected to report its sixth consecutive quarterly profit Wednesday — and potentially its first $1-billion quarter. That follows a remarkable year when Tesla’s stock split and skyrocketed, the company joined the S&P 500 Index and it sold almost half a million cars. Two years ago, the world’s leading electric carmaker was… Continue reading Musk’s finance chief quietly tallies profit surge at Tesla