Charging management for commercial fleets is one of the hottest topics in the EV world today. So, as Ford stakes out a position in the commercial EV market with its new Ford Pro business unit, it’s only logical that it is seeking to deepen its infrastructure expertise by acquiring Electriphi, a provider of charging management… Continue reading Ford acquires fleet charging specialist Electriphi
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@VW Group: NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030: Press conference takes place today in Prague003349
The press conference starts this afternoon at 16:30 Central European Time. After the presentation, journalists and media representatives will have the opportunity to ask questions about the content of the NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030. Questions can be e-mailed in advance to media@skoda-auto.cz. Date: Thursday, 24 June, from 16:30 CET Website: www.nextlevelskodastrategy2030.comŠKODA Storyboard: www.skoda-storyboard.comTwitter:… Continue reading @VW Group: NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030: Press conference takes place today in Prague003349
Rolls-Royce plots more rare Coachbuild models
Rolls-Royce is aiming to produce a new car from its Coachbuild division every two years, according to company CEO Torsten Müller-Otvös – but such projects will occur only if there is both demand from buyers and an “appetite” from within the company. The British firm recently unveiled the £20 million Boat Tail, an ultra-luxury four-seat… Continue reading Rolls-Royce plots more rare Coachbuild models
@GM: General Motors and Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners and Suppliers June 23, 2021
Program includes current offerings that can help expand access to renewable energy for GM’s customers and suppliers in Texas, and free renewable energy charging hours for GM’s EV owners in the coming months DETROIT, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors and Shell, through its wholly owned subsidiary MP2 Energy, LLC (“Shell”), are collaborating to provide… Continue reading @GM: General Motors and Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners and Suppliers June 23, 2021
Europa Wire: Continental / infas study on the trends and developments in the transport industry000109
Continental / infas study on the trends and developments in the transport industry Transport companies fear falling behind in digitalization Critical attitude to automated driving persists The future of the transport sector: environmental protection gaining momentum Still the biggest challenges: cost pressure and driver shortages (PRESS RELEASE) SCHWALBACK, Germany, 23-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR:… Continue reading Europa Wire: Continental / infas study on the trends and developments in the transport industry000109
Tata Motors’ Guenter Butschek to step down on June 30, will continue as consultant for FY2022
Tata Motors has announced that Guenter Butschek will be stepping down from his role as CEO and MD from June 30, 2021. Butschek had informed his desire to relocate to Germany at the end of the contract for personal reasons but will continue as a consultant to the company till the end of this fiscal… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Guenter Butschek to step down on June 30, will continue as consultant for FY2022
Sputtering Nissan-Renault alliance stirs shareholder unrest
TOKYO — Nissan Motor’s general shareholders meeting Tuesday spotlighted the struggles of the automaker’s alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi Motors, a partnership that initially promised to rival the likes of Toyota Motor and Volkswagen. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida apologized to investors for the gap that has opened between Nissan and its rivals, and also for… Continue reading Sputtering Nissan-Renault alliance stirs shareholder unrest
Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house built e-scooter
Spin, Ford’s micromobility subsidiary, has launched its first custom designed and built electric scooter. The company says the S-100T scooters are its safest and longest lasting, two qualities that it hopes will attract the attention of cities as it aims its strategy at exclusive partnerships. When the company launches its service in Sacramento in July,… Continue reading Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin launches first in-house built e-scooter
Lanxess develops new design for EV charging inlets
The boom in electric vehicles is causing a sharp rise in demand for plastics destined for charging infrastructure. Specialty chemicals major Lanxess believes this offers a wealth of opportunities to use its Durethan polyamides and Pocan polyesters. The company has now used its thermoplastic compounds in a new design concept for EV charging inlets. These… Continue reading Lanxess develops new design for EV charging inlets
Northvolt, founded by a former Tesla exec, is Europe’s $11.75 billion battery hope. It has a public listing in its sights.
The Swedish startup Northvolt announced Monday it had raised an additional $2.75 billion. The electric-vehicle-battery maker counts Volkswagen, Goldman, and Spotify’s CEO among its backers. CEO Peter Carlsson said the company will eventually need to draw on funds from public markets. See more stories on Insider’s business page. A Swedish startup that is building one… Continue reading Northvolt, founded by a former Tesla exec, is Europe’s $11.75 billion battery hope. It has a public listing in its sights.