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Germany Light Vehicle Leasing Market 2021: Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Investment in Digital Infrastructure and Flexible Leasing Options - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Germany Light Vehicle Leasing Market 2021: Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Investment in Digital Infrastructure and Flexible Leasing Options - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Germany Light Vehicle Leasing Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Companies view vehicle leasing as a solution to the growing number of challenges they face in their mobility needs. ... Continue reading

Kia America anuncia el Niro Híbrido Enchufable 2022

Kia America anuncia el Niro Híbrido Enchufable 2022

IRVINE, California, 3 de septiembre de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El modelo 2022 Niro Híbrido Enchufable (PHEV) llega para este nuevo año luciendo una nueva insignia de Kia en la parrilla delantera , la compuerta trasera, el panel del volante y las tapas centrales de las ruedas. El Niro PHEV sigue ofrecien ... Continue reading

NASA Invites Media to Kennedy for Artemis Activities

NASA Invites Media to Kennedy for Artemis Activities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2021 -- NASA is inviting a limited number of media to capture imagery of the fully stacked and integrated Artemis I mission Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... Continue reading

All Wheel and 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle Market Outlook to 2030: Revenue, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competition and COVID-19 Strategies

All Wheel and 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle Market Outlook to 2030: Revenue, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competition and COVID-19 Strategies

DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2021 -- The "All Wheel and 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle Market - Revenue, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competition, COVID-19 Strategies, Regional Analysis and Future Outlook to 2030 (By Products, Applications, End Cases)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Thermal Systems Market (2021 to 2026) - Advancements in Mobility Solutions Presents Opportunities

Global Automotive Thermal Systems Market (2021 to 2026) - Advancements in Mobility Solutions Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2021 -- The "Automotive Thermal Systems Market by Application (Front & rear A/C, Engine & Transmission, Seat, Steering, Battery, Motor, Power Electronics, Waste Heat Recovery), Technology, Components, Vehicle Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's o ... Continue reading

Worldwide Autonomous Vehicle Vision and Navigation System Industry to 2030 - by Offering, Vehicle Type, Level of Autonomy, Distribution Channel and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Autonomous Vehicle Vision and Navigation System Industry to 2030 - by Offering, Vehicle Type, Level of Autonomy, Distribution Channel and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Autonomous Vehicle Vision and Navigation System Market 2020-2030 by Offering, Vehicle Type, Level of Autonomy (L1 - L5), Distribution Channel, and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global autonomous vehicle vision and navig ... Continue reading

Global Green Hydrogen Market (2021 to 2026) - Increasing Government Investments Presents Opportunities

Global Green Hydrogen Market (2021 to 2026) - Increasing Government Investments Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2021 -- The "Global Green Hydrogen Market by Technology (Alkaline and PEM), Renewable source (Wind, Solar), End-use Industry (Mobility, Power, Chemical, Industrial, Grid Injection) and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, & Latin America) - Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMar ... Continue reading

Automotive Adhesive Tapes Market Size Worth $4.73 Billion By 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.

Automotive Adhesive Tapes Market Size Worth $4.73 Billion By 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2021 -- The global automotive adhesive tapes market size is expected to reach USD 4.73 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing usage of advanced functional materials to improve aesthetics, reduce weigh ... Continue reading

CA New Car Dealers Association Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards for 20 Auto Tech Students Across the State

CA New Car Dealers Association Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards for 20 Auto Tech Students Across the State

SACRAMENTO , Calif.--The California New Car Dealers Association Scholarship Foundation announced the winners of its annual “CAR CAREERS” Scholarship Program, providing more than $100,000 to deserving students who are pursuing careers in automotive technology. The grant recipients were selected through a competitive ... Continue reading

EVgo to Participate in Virtual Investor Conferences in September

EVgo to Participate in Virtual Investor Conferences in September

LOS ANGELES--EVgo Inc. (“EVgo” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (“EVs”) and first powered by 100% renewable electricity, today announced that members of its executive leadership team will be presenting and meeting with investors at the following up ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring Bentley Motors, Blue Bird and BMW Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Vehicle Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring Bentley Motors, Blue Bird and BMW Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Vehicle Market Outlook, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report identifies and discusses recent developments in electric mobility across the globe. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularize Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum

Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularize Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announces Hydrogen Vision 2040, to popularize hydrogen by 2040 for 'Everyone, Everything and Everywhere' at Hydrogen Wave Hydrogen Wave represents the Group's plans for a new 'wave' of hydrogen-based products and technologies toward a hydrogen society The Group to introduce next- generat ... Continue reading

Kia America Earns Highest Number Of J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards In The Industry

Kia America Earns Highest Number Of J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards In The Industry

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2021 -- Kia America has earned more number-one ranked models than any other automaker, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). A total of five Kia vehicles delivered segment-best performances: Forte (Compact Car), Sedona (Minivan), Sportage (Compact SUV), Soul (Small ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Senol Bayrak Vice President, Sales & Product Management

Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Senol Bayrak Vice President, Sales & Product Management

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Senol Bayrak (Photo: Business Wire) Senol Bayrak (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ATLANTA--Today, Mercedes-Benz USA announced the appointment of Senol Bayrak to the position of vice president, sales and product management, effec ... Continue reading

Mobileye and SIXT Plan New Robotaxi Service

Mobileye and SIXT Plan New Robotaxi Service

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail A photo shows the Mobileye autononomous vehicle(AV) operating under the MoovitAV mobility services brand. It was revealed at IAA Mobility 2021 as the production vehicle and robotaxi ride-hailing service Mobileye will bring to market beginning with Germany in 2022 through a collaboratio ... Continue reading

Mobileye Moves from the Garage to the Streets

Mobileye Moves from the Garage to the Streets

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail A photo shows the Mobileye autononomous vehicle(AV) operating under the MoovitAV mobility services brand. It was revealed at IAA Mobility 2021 as the production vehicle and robotaxi ride-hailing service Mobileye will bring to market beginning with Germany in 2022 through a collaboratio ... Continue reading

NASA to Host Briefing on Successful Sample Collection of Martian Rock

NASA to Host Briefing on Successful Sample Collection of Martian Rock

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2021 -- NASA will hold a virtual media briefing Friday, Sept. ... Continue reading

Piaggio Fast Forward Granted New U.S. Patent

Piaggio Fast Forward Granted New U.S. Patent

BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2021 -- Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the Boston-based robotics company and a leader in smart following technology, announced that the company has been awarded patent number 11,112,807 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent, titled "METHOD FOR DETERMINING SELF-DRIVING VEHICL ... Continue reading

PRI Calls on the Racing Industry and Enthusiasts to Unite and Urge Congress to Pass the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act

PRI Calls on the Racing Industry and Enthusiasts to Unite and Urge Congress to Pass the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer, right, interviewed PFI Speed Owner Brent Leivestad, whose shop was hit with an $180,000 fine for selling race parts. ... Continue reading

Vay Unveils ‘TeleDriving’ As a New Path to Autonomous Future

Vay Unveils ‘TeleDriving’ As a New Path to Autonomous Future

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Vay car in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin (Photo: Vay) Vay car in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin (Photo: Vay) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail BERLIN--Vay, the world’s leading teledrive mobility company, has announced that it will beco ... Continue reading

AEye Welcomes Automotive OEM Sales Veteran Jay Hohauser as VP of ADAS, North America

AEye Welcomes Automotive OEM Sales Veteran Jay Hohauser as VP of ADAS, North America

DUBLIN, Calif.--AEye, Inc. , the global leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, today announced the appointment of Jay Hohauser as vice president of ADAS, North America. Hohauser is an automotive industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience scaling profitable businesses domestically and internat ... Continue reading

Alpha Motor Corporation Releases New Collaboration with KC Lights, A Legendary Force in Off-road Performance Lighting

Alpha Motor Corporation Releases New Collaboration with KC Lights, A Legendary Force in Off-road Performance Lighting

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2021 -- Alpha Motor Corporation showcases the WOLF™ Electric Truck equipped with the latest lighting innovations from KC Lights. ... Continue reading

Auburn autonomous racing team makes history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Auburn autonomous racing team makes history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 8, 2021 -- Auburn Engineering's world-renowned autonomous vehicle research program literally lapped the competition — and made history in the process. ... Continue reading

Automotive Seals Market Size, Impacted by COVID-19, to Reach US$ 18.6 Billion in 2026, Says a New Market Study from Stratview Research

Automotive Seals Market Size, Impacted by COVID-19, to Reach US$ 18.6 Billion in 2026, Says a New Market Study from Stratview Research

RAIPUR, India, Sept. 8, 2021 -- Stratview Research announces the launch of a new research report on Automotive Seals Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, and Medium- & Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle), by Application Type (Engine System, Transmission System, Brake & Suspension System, Bod ... Continue reading

Aviva Technology Holding Raises $26.5M Series A Financing to Accelerate Automotive Connectivity

Aviva Technology Holding Raises $26.5M Series A Financing to Accelerate Automotive Connectivity

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Aviva Technology Holding today announced a $26.5 million Series A funding round led by Dr. Sehat Sutardja and Weili Dai (Founders of Marvell Technology Group) and other prominent semiconductor industry investors with participation from SAFE round investors. ... Continue reading

Carvana Arrives in Carson City with The New Way to Buy a Car®

Carvana Arrives in Carson City with The New Way to Buy a Car®

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana Brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Carson City. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana Brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Carson City. ... Continue reading

Carvana Grows Reach in Nevada With Reno Launch

Carvana Grows Reach in Nevada With Reno Launch

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana Offers As-Soon-As-Next-Day Vehicle Delivery to Reno Area Residents. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana Offers As-Soon-As-Next-Day Vehicle Delivery to Reno Area Residents. ... Continue reading

Chevron, Caterpillar Announce Collaboration Agreement on Hydrogen

Chevron, Caterpillar Announce Collaboration Agreement on Hydrogen

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Small Preview Thumbnail SAN RAMON, Calif. & DEERFIELD, Ill.--Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation , and Caterpillar Inc. today announced a collaboration agreement to develop hydrogen demonstration projects in transportation and stat ... Continue reading

CloudTrucks Creates New Solutions for Optimizing the Trucking Business

CloudTrucks Creates New Solutions for Optimizing the Trucking Business

SAN FRANCISCO--CloudTrucks, a leading technology-driven trucking carrier, today announced the official launch of several new offerings to its virtual platform. CloudTrucks’ latest product additions, Flex and CT Cash Card, and updates to its existing Business Intelligence dashboard are aimed to streamline administrati ... Continue reading

Commonwealth Fusion Systems creates viable path to commercial fusion power with world's strongest magnet

Commonwealth Fusion Systems creates viable path to commercial fusion power with world's strongest magnet

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 8, 2021 -- Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) and MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) today announced the successful test of the world's strongest high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet, the key technology for a device that will unlock the path to clean commercial fusion energy ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire’s New Endeavor™ and Endeavor Plus™ Tires Now Available for Cars, SUVs, and Pickup Trucks

Cooper Tire’s New Endeavor™ and Endeavor Plus™ Tires Now Available for Cars, SUVs, and Pickup Trucks

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The new Cooper Endeavor Plus for SUVs and pickup trucks offer a mix of wet performance, strong handling, and a long tread life for peace of mind in a variety of on-road conditions.” (Photo: Business Wire) The new Cooper Endeavor Plus for SUVs and pickup trucks offer a mix of wet perf ... Continue reading

Damon Motors Hits $35M in Preorders and Expands Executive Team to Support Global Demand for HyperSport Motorcycle

Damon Motors Hits $35M in Preorders and Expands Executive Team to Support Global Demand for HyperSport Motorcycle

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Damon Motors Hits 35 million in pre orders and adds new leadership team members (left to right) Chris Efstathiou as VP of supply chain, Mike Galbraith as chief financial officer and senior VP of operations and Broc TenHouten as chief strategy officer and board member. (Photo: Business ... Continue reading

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Partners With Ballard Fuel Cell Systems and National Renewable Energy Laboratory to Develop Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Cell Technology

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Partners With Ballard Fuel Cell Systems and National Renewable Energy Laboratory to Develop Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Cell Technology

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Eaton’s TVS technology to provide precise airflow for hydrogen fuel cells. (Photo: Business Wire) Eaton’s TVS technology to provide precise airflow for hydrogen fuel cells. ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan Names REE Automotive as 2021 Global EV Platform Company of the Year

Frost & Sullivan Names REE Automotive as 2021 Global EV Platform Company of the Year

TEL AVIV, Israel--REE Automotive LTD , a leader in e-mobility, today announced that Frost & Sullivan has recognized REE as the 2021 Global EV Platform Company of the Year. The award is based on Frost & Sullivan’s analysis of the global automotive market and its evaluation of REE’s excellence in best practices for i ... Continue reading

Genesis Reveals U.S. Pricing For Enhanced 2022 G80

Genesis Reveals U.S. Pricing For Enhanced 2022 G80

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2021 -- Today, Genesis Motor America announced pricing for the 2022 Genesis G80 lineup including new 3.5T AWD Sport trims. ... Continue reading

Holland America Line Announces Spring 2022 Return-to-Service Dates for Final Three Ships in the Fleet

Holland America Line Announces Spring 2022 Return-to-Service Dates for Final Three Ships in the Fleet

Noordam, Oosterdam and Westerdam to resume cruising with plans for Japan, the Mediterranean and Alaska, respectively SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2021 -- By late spring 2022, Holland America Line will have a complete fleet back to cruising with the restart of operations for Noordam, Oosterdam and Westerdam. ... Continue reading

Il Salone dell'automobile di Los Angeles lancia gli Award Zero-Emission Vehicle - THE ZEVAS™ , mentre il settore automobilistico rivede il concetto di elettrificazione

Il Salone dell'automobile di Los Angeles lancia gli Award Zero-Emission Vehicle - THE ZEVAS™ , mentre il settore automobilistico rivede il concetto di elettrificazione

I premi inaugurali celebrano un massiccio investimento nell'adozione di veicoli a emissioni zero nella California meridionale e in tutti gli Stati Uniti LOS ANGELES, 8 settembre 2021 -- Il Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show®), il principale evento aperto al pubblico del settore automobilistico e del lifestyle, ha a ... Continue reading

Indy Autonomous Challenge Announces Events Currently Scheduled for October 23, 2021 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indy Autonomous Challenge Announces Events Currently Scheduled for October 23, 2021 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS--The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), the world’s first autonomous racecar competition at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), has announced the IAC events currently scheduled for October 23, 2021, at IMS. Activities include the Autonomous Innovation Summit (invitation-only), bringing together gl ... Continue reading

J.P. Morgan to Take Majority Ownership of Volkswagen Payments Business

J.P. Morgan to Take Majority Ownership of Volkswagen Payments Business

LONDON--J.P. Morgan announces today that it has entered into a strategic deal with Volkswagen Financial Services, with plans to acquire a controlling interest of close to 75% in the car manufacturer’s payments platform, operated by Volkswagen Payments S.A., subject to regulatory approvals. The deal will expand the ba ... Continue reading

LA Auto Show führt Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards ein - THE ZEVAS™ - im Zuge der Umgestaltung der Automobilindustrie durch Elektrifizierung

LA Auto Show führt Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards ein - THE ZEVAS™ - im Zuge der Umgestaltung der Automobilindustrie durch Elektrifizierung

Erstmalige Verleihung würdigt massive Investitionen in die Einführung von emissionsfreien Fahrzeugen in Südkalifornien und den gesamten USA LOS ANGELES, 8. September 2021 -- Die Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show®), die führende Automobil- und Lifestyle-Veranstaltung, kündigte heute die LA Auto Show Zero-Emiss ... Continue reading

Li-Cycle to Build New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Alabama

Li-Cycle to Build New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Alabama

TORONTO--Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (“Li-Cycle” or “the Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, today announced that the Company will build a fourth commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility, to be located in Tusc ... Continue reading

Lisa Drake to Discuss Ford’s Plans to Lead in the Electric Revolution at Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference

Lisa Drake to Discuss Ford’s Plans to Lead in the Electric Revolution at Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference

DEARBORN, Mich.--Lisa Drake, COO, Ford North America, will discuss Ford’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its plans to lead in the electric revolution at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 13. ... Continue reading

Loop Energy Enters Agreement with METTEM-M to Build Hydrogen Electric Powertrains for Commercial Vehicles in Russia; Transit Bus on Display at COMTRANS 2021

Loop Energy Enters Agreement with METTEM-M to Build Hydrogen Electric Powertrains for Commercial Vehicles in Russia; Transit Bus on Display at COMTRANS 2021

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Loop Energy (TSX: LPEN), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, announces their partnership with METTEM-M Ltd., a ... Continue reading

Motorola Solutions Launches the First In-Car Video System Enabled by Artificial Intelligence

Motorola Solutions Launches the First In-Car Video System Enabled by Artificial Intelligence

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The M500, Motorola Solutions' AI-enabled in-car video system for law enforcement, introduces advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency, safety and transparency for law enforcement and citizens. (Photo: Business Wire) The M500, Motorola Solutions' AI-enabled in-car video system ... Continue reading

NASA Awards Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. $3.7M Contract for VIPER Mission

NASA Awards Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. $3.7M Contract for VIPER Mission

LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 8, 2021 -- NASA has awarded Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) a $3.7 million contract to finalize the design and fabricate the flight thermal control system for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER. ... Continue reading

US AutoForce Selects BayIQ to Join Tire One Program

US AutoForce Selects BayIQ to Join Tire One Program

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2021 -- US AutoForce, the leading distributor of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants has selected BayIQ, a division of AutoVitals, as a provider of automated marketing software to the independent tire and automotive repair industry, to be part of its successful Tire One Program.  Made for and by ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Fuel For Cars and Trucks Coming Up Fast - Shell Tutorial

Hydrogen Fuel For Cars and Trucks Coming Up Fast - Shell Tutorial

Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe and could play a significant role in the transition to a clean and low-carbon energy system. Shell has a growing network of hydrogen stations in Europe and in North America, where it is part of several initiatives to encourage the adoption of hydrogen in tra ... Continue reading

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