Dyson wants to grow its EV programme workforce by 300 people in a bid to ramp up the pace of development before its first car reaches the market in 2019. The British brand, a leader in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, already has 400 employees focused on the project, but is now “looking to fill an… Continue reading Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers
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‘The IC engine will continue to be a major part of our business.’
by Sumantra B Barooah Mar 01, 2018 Arvind Balaji, joint managing director, Lucas TVS, spoke to Autocar Professional’s Sumantra B Barooah on the sidelines of the Auto Expo – Components Show 2018 last month. Are you are taking new steps to prepare your company to tap the new megatrends and where do you see the… Continue reading ‘The IC engine will continue to be a major part of our business.’
Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show
Magna is to showcase its expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (Hall 6, Booth 6261). Magna is the only automotive contract manufacturer worldwide to produce vehicles with conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains – in some cases, all on the same production line. According to Günther Apfalter, president, Magna Europe &… Continue reading Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show
Volvo Cars bets big on tech start-ups, launches investment fund
Volvo Cars has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in high potential technology start-ups around the globe. The aim of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund is to invest in strategic technology trends that are transforming the industry, such as artificial intelligence, electrification, autonomous driving and digital mobility services. The first strategic investment as… Continue reading Volvo Cars bets big on tech start-ups, launches investment fund
Revealed: Williams Advanced Engineering’s new EV platform concept
Williams Advanced Engineering has revealed the technologies behind its innovative FW-EVX electric vehicle platform concept. Previewed at the Low Carbon Vehicle Show in the UK in 2017, the platform integrates innovations in battery pack design, impact absorption, cooling and other systems within a lightweight, compact chassis that is readily scalable for C, C-D and D-segment… Continue reading Revealed: Williams Advanced Engineering’s new EV platform concept
Bharat Forge exits JV with GE
Bharat Forge divests 26% from ABFP to GE Bharat Forge has completed its divestment from the former joint venture with French multinational Alstom. The Indian component major announced completion of the sale of balance equity of 26 percent in the power equipment JV to GE. With this, the company has completed the divestment of its shareholding in Alstom… Continue reading Bharat Forge exits JV with GE
Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with BAIC in China
Foreseeing further growth potential in the Chinese automotive market, Daimler and BAIC today announced plans to further expand local production for the Mercedes-Benz brand at their joint venture, Beijing Benz Automotive Co (BBAC). Through an investment totaling over 11.9 billion RMB (about 1.5 billion euros) by Daimler and BAIC, BBAC will prepare to operate another… Continue reading Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with BAIC in China
Kia Motors India to begin production by mid-2019
Construction of the new plant in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh began in mid-2017 with an investment of about $1.1 billion (around Rs 7,050 crore). Kia Motors India is going all out with its India operations. The carmaker has laid down the structural framework for its new manufacturing facility in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The… Continue reading Kia Motors India to begin production by mid-2019
Bharat Forge to set up two plants for making EV and hybrid vehicle parts
Bharat Forge, the Pune-based multinational with a presence across automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine and aerospace, has confirmed plans for manufacture and export of parts for electric and hybrid vehicles. In May 2017, Autocar Professional had reported that Bharat Forge, the largest exporter of automotive components from India, was planning… Continue reading Bharat Forge to set up two plants for making EV and hybrid vehicle parts
Volvo Cars debuts three-cylinder engine in new XC40 compact SUV
Volvo Cars today launched its new three-cylinder Drive-E powertrain in the XC40, the company’s first entry into the compact SUV segment. The new powertrain is the first three-cylinder engine in the company’s 91-year history. The all-new 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo’s four-cylinder Drive-E engines. The… Continue reading Volvo Cars debuts three-cylinder engine in new XC40 compact SUV