The purpose of Brexit is summarised by its advocates in a word – sovereignty. In practice, that means the power to enact laws that European Union membership would forbid. With the exception of border control, the leave campaign avoided spelling out what those legal departures might be. The picture is coming into focus. On Wednesday,… Continue reading The Guardian view on state subsidy: Brussels was not the problem | Editorial
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Renault accelerates EV strategy, plans 10 new BEVs by 2025
Renault plans to accelerate its EV strategy. The carmaker targets over 65 percent of electric vehicles in the sales mix by 2025 and up to 90 percent electric vehicles in the Renault brand mix in 2030. Taking advantage of its dedicated EV platforms, the Group plans launching 10 new battery-electric vehicles by 2025, seven of… Continue reading Renault accelerates EV strategy, plans 10 new BEVs by 2025
Wejo Partners with Microsoft, Palantir Technologies and Sompo Holdings to transform the future of connected vehicle data
On the heels of a definitive agreement to enter a business combination with Virtuoso Acquisition Corp. (“Virtuoso”) in a transaction expected to close later this year, Wejo Limited (“Wejo”) announced that it has joined forces with Microsoft (“Microsoft”), Palantir and Sompo Holdings (“Sompo”) to advance the cutting-edge applications of connected vehicle data worldwide. Through the combination of… Continue reading Wejo Partners with Microsoft, Palantir Technologies and Sompo Holdings to transform the future of connected vehicle data
BMW i Ventures announces new $300 million fund to invest in sustainable technology
BMW i Ventures, the venture capital arm of BMW Group, has announced a new $300 million fund to further its investment in technologies that make transportation, manufacturing and supply chains more sustainable. The firm doesn’t operate as a traditional corporate venture capital fund, but rather acts independently from BMW while being fully backed by the… Continue reading BMW i Ventures announces new $300 million fund to invest in sustainable technology
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McLaren Racing is pioneering a strategic alliance with four expert partners to drive forward a programme of collaborative initiatives to diversify talent in motorsport. The four partners are: Women’s Engineering Society (WES); EqualEngineers; The Smallpeice Trust; and Creative Access. The alliance, known as McLaren Racing Engage, will advance the team’s diversity, equality and inclusion agenda… Continue reading @McLaren: Read more000114
@VW Group: Lamborghini Aventador: 10 innovations in 10 years003368
Sant’Agata Bolognese, June 30, 2021 – In March 2011 in Geneva, during the launch of the Aventador LP 700-4, Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, stated, “The future of our supercars has become a reality with the Aventador LP 700-4.” Today, ten years on, Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the story of its V12 car,… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Aventador: 10 innovations in 10 years003368
@VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369
Former Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, celebrates his 95th birthday on 1st July 2021. This provides the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the career of a man still looking ahead with curiosity and great openness ¬– characteristics that made him highly successful as a… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369
Shell, Renault interested in stake in Volkswagen-backed Ionity: sources
Ionity, whose shareholders also include South Korea’s Hyundai Motor as well as Volkswagen units Porsche AG and Audi, has 348 stations in operation across the continent, with a further 45 under construction. FRANKFURT: Royal Dutch Shell and Renault are among those interested in taking a stake in electric vehicle (EV) charging group Ionity, two people… Continue reading Shell, Renault interested in stake in Volkswagen-backed Ionity: sources
@BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.001254
Mountain View, CA (June 30, 2021)… BMW i Ventures announced today the creation of a new $300 million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. This marks BMW i Ventures’ second dedicated investment fund,… Continue reading @BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.001254
@BMW: Off the Back of Our Top-Quartile Performing Fund I, We are Excited to Announce Our $300M BMW i Ventures Fund II001254
We’re excited to announce the creation of our new $300M Fund II, which is fully backed by BMW Group. With our new fund, we will double down on investments in early- and mid-stage companies that operate in the transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability industries. We’ll continue to operate as a financial investor while striving… Continue reading @BMW: Off the Back of Our Top-Quartile Performing Fund I, We are Excited to Announce Our $300M BMW i Ventures Fund II001254