German FAZ: Daimler Truck strokes areas in all German works009333

On Friday, the truck manufacturer Daimler Truck stopped the ligaments in his German factories at 9 a.m. A video started through screens in the workshops and on the intranet, in which board member Achim Puchert, together with the general chairman of the works council Michael Brecht, presented details about the savings program “Cost Down Europe”.… Continue reading German FAZ: Daimler Truck strokes areas in all German works009333

German Manager Magazin: Why did Volvo CEO Jim Rowan – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004180

Dear reader, dear reader, That would have been missing: When Friedrich Merz (69) fell through the first ballot as Chancellor on Tuesday, a Federal Republic of Germany, which was incapable of acting, threatened. In the second attempt, Merz then managed to avoid the total disaster. Nevertheless, he is the first candidate to enter the story,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Why did Volvo CEO Jim Rowan – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004180

Q1 2025 Lear Corp Earnings Call

Jason Cardew Thanks, Ray. Slide 10 shows vehicle production and key exchange rates for the first quarter.Global production increased 1% compared to the same period last year, slightly better than expected due to higher production in all regions, but still down 5% on a sales weighted basis, driven by lower year over year production in… Continue reading Q1 2025 Lear Corp Earnings Call

Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range

Volvo is reviving the XC70 name for a new range-extender [EREV] SUV for the Chinese market.  The company’s first ‘extended-range plug-in hybrid’ has been previewed for the first time today ahead of a reveal in the coming months and a launch later this year. Volvo says the new XC70 is designed specifically “to meet the… Continue reading Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range

Clean Technica: Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in March — EV Sales Report004009

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 7th May 2025, 12:05 am In addition to our monthly report on the top selling plugin vehicles in the world, here’s a report on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in March — EV Sales Report004009

Clean Technica: Global EV Sales — EVs Now 21% of World Auto Sales in 2025004008

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! 1.6 Million Units in March, 4.1 Million YTD Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 25% in March 2025 compared to March 2024. There were over 1.6 million… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales — EVs Now 21% of World Auto Sales in 2025004008

Volvo Cars’ battery company Novo Energy to cut half of workforce

Northvolt, once considered Europe’s best hope for a battery champion, filed for bankruptcy in March. Volvo Cars’ battery company Novo Energy said on Monday it will cut its workforce by 50% to reduce costs after evaluating its business to take account of the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt, which originally co-owned the venture. “Despite our best… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ battery company Novo Energy to cut half of workforce

Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

A Waymo self-driving vehicle seen in Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2025. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Alphabet-owned Waymo and the auto manufacturing giant Magna International plan to double robotaxi production at their new plant in Mesa, Arizona, by the end of 2026, the companies announced Monday. The “Waymo Driver Integration Plant,” a 239,000 square foot facility… Continue reading Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

Geotab deepens OEM Partnerships with over 80% of leading OEMs to drive data harmonisation and industry standards

Strategic collaborations with 31 brands across three continents ensure consistent, high-quality data for mixed fleet management advancing the future of the connected vehicle industry LONDON, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, is significantly advancing the telematics industry through strategic partnerships and a commitment to data excellence. Building upon… Continue reading Geotab deepens OEM Partnerships with over 80% of leading OEMs to drive data harmonisation and industry standards