article thumbnail

Nikola Motor Company hires Jesse Schneider from BMW as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies VP

Green Car Congress

He will also lead the development of the Nikola R&D Center in Phoenix. The partnership aims at developing low-cost, renewable hydrogen production and fueling sites for the potential development of 14 large-scale sites. is completing a 150,000 square-foot R&D facility in Phoenix where the company will relocate by 1 August 2018.

Hydrogen 231
article thumbnail

Video Friday: RACER Heavy

Cars That Think

Github ] Generation 7 of ‘Phoenix’ robots include improved human-like range of motion. From Humanoids 2018. Our robots remove the labor bottleneck, allowing construction companies to meet the rising demand for solar, and enabling the world to switch to renewables faster. Paper ] via [ JSK Lab ] Thanks, Kento!

article thumbnail

Natural EV capitalism

Electric Auto Association

Martinson first became involved with American Resilience Project in 2018, not long after he completed the ASU executive master program. “My Since its formation, the Scottdale group plans to hold many outreach and educational events, many in conjunction with the Phoenix Electric Auto Association.

EV1 99
article thumbnail

Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

Green Car Congress

The new solar park is an integral part of Volkswagen’s worldwide sustainability strategy, which includes generating more power within the Group from renewable energy sources, said Volkswagen Group Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas, Wolfram Thomas. Phoenix Solar Inc.,

Solar 268
article thumbnail

Top 5 Truck Companies in the World With the Potential to Revolutionise the Logistics Sector

Get Electric Vehicle

In 2018, Daimler , the world’s biggest truck manufacturer, unveiled the Freightliner eCascadia, an all-electric 18-wheeler. Nikola Motors , a Phoenix-based startup has already got its hands on the market with its futuristic long haul truck line up and has emerged as a leader in this domain over the last five years. Nikola Motors.