Electric vehicle industry

ABB and Heliospectra AB Join Forces in the Middle East and Africa

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Monday, May 7, 2018
ABB Group, Electric vehicle industry, Flywheels, Food, Business, Manufacturing, Economy

The collaboration propels exploration of new food production technologies and commercial infrastructure to address increasing demand for sustainably grown agricultural products.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration propels exploration of new food production technologies and commercial infrastructure to address increasing demand for sustainably grown agricultural products.
  • "Our relationship with ABB represents a powerful opportunity for Heliospectra to significantly expand our presence in the Middle East & Africa, a vibrant and important global market.
  • "An additional billion people will live in the Middle East and Africa in the next 20 years.
  • With our partner Heliospectra we aim to write the future of food production," said Mohammed Farahneh, Food and Beverages Manufacturing Segment Manager, Middle East & Africa.

Rivian Welcomes Business Leaders from Bloomington, Normal, and McLean County, Illinois to Tour Its Plymouth, Michigan Operations

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Electric vehicle industry, Rivian, Transport, Sport utility vehicle, Electric power

These members of the Economic Development Commission helped attract Rivian to acquire the 2.6 million square foot manufacturing facility in central Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • These members of the Economic Development Commission helped attract Rivian to acquire the 2.6 million square foot manufacturing facility in central Illinois.
  • Meeting with Rivian executives, they received a behind the scenes tour of Rivian's vehicle design, advanced engineering and proprietary technology for its first two fully electric vehicles, a pick-up truck and SUV.
  • With the introduction of its first vehicle in 2020, Rivian is advancing the shift to electric, autonomous and shared mobility.
  • It has vehicle design and engineering operations in Michigan, technology and engineering in California and manufacturing facilities in Illinois.