Editor’s Note: This week, Peter reminds everyone that the “Grand Transition” to our Electric Future is fraught with peril and that “We’re Not there Yet.” Audi decides to waste a ton of money on yet another Ken Block smoke show, while Guns ‘N Roses also makes an appearance in On The Table with “Paradise City” and our AE Song of the Week. The next chapter of Peter’s much-praised series… Continue reading @niche: WE’RE NOT THERE YET.002098
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@niche: THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS.002097
By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. With everyday life being upended by a series of challenges, from the price of gasoline and various shortages du jour, to the burgeoning cadence of inflation, which is starting to hit everyone on a daily basis, it is no wonder that the auto industry in particular has been beset with its… Continue reading @niche: THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS.002097
@niche: EV Roundup: Key Tidbits From Q2 Reports of RIVN, BLNK, WKHS, GOEV & HYLN002098
The second-quarter 2022 results of Rivian Automotive RIVN, Workhorse Group WKHS, Hyliion Holdings HYLN, Canoo Inc. GOEV and Blink Charging BLNK dominated last week’s key stories in the electric vehicle (EV) space. Each of these companies incurred a loss for the quarter under review amid high research & development (R&D) and selling, general & administrative (SG&A) costs. Being in the nascent stages of development,… Continue reading @niche: EV Roundup: Key Tidbits From Q2 Reports of RIVN, BLNK, WKHS, GOEV & HYLN002098
@niche: Tropos CEO: We would not have done Workhorse deal under old regime002097
Reuters As ECB mulls another big hike, Schnabel says inflation outlook hasn’t improved The euro zone inflation outlook has failed to improve since a July rate hike, European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said, suggesting she favours another large interest rate increase next month even as recession risks harden. The central bank for the… Continue reading @niche: Tropos CEO: We would not have done Workhorse deal under old regime002097
@niche: Hennessey Appoints Michael Harley as Vice President of Marketing and Communications002096
Michael Harley to lead global marketing and communications for the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer Based out of Los Angeles, Harley will report to Chairman and CEO, John Hennessey Sealy, Texas (August 16, 2022) – Hennessey today announces the appointment of Michael Harley as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Harley will oversee global marketing… Continue reading @niche: Hennessey Appoints Michael Harley as Vice President of Marketing and Communications002096
@niche: INEOS Styrolution equips Haier Thailand’s premium one-door refrigerator with Novodur® 680002090
Haier Thailand’s premium one-door refrigerator using INEOS Styrolution’s Novodur® 680 (image courtesy of Haier Thailand, 2022) Novodur® 680 selected for its high Environment Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR) and chemical resistant properties Novodur 680’s high ESCR property significantly lowers cracking of the door cap application, resulting in higher cost savings Novodur 680 is an ideal material… Continue reading @niche: INEOS Styrolution equips Haier Thailand’s premium one-door refrigerator with Novodur® 680002090
@niche: Inverness Campus AV Pilot Project under way : Scotland launches its first autonomous project with Navya002090
Villeurbanne, France, August 16th 2022 – 07:30 am CEST – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), an autonomous mobility systems leader, announces a […] Villeurbanne, France, August 16th 2022 – 07:30 am CEST – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), an autonomous mobility systems leader, announces a new partnership with Inverness Campus to deploy a new project with a Navya Autonom®… Continue reading @niche: Inverness Campus AV Pilot Project under way : Scotland launches its first autonomous project with Navya002090
@niche: THE ONGOING DEGRADATION OF THE CAR “THING.”002090
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter puts his foot down hard on the gas, skewering what the “auto hobby” has become due to the hucksters and greed merchants who have taken over the car “thing.” GMC projects itself into a new, more aggressive arena with its 2023 Canyon, firmly putting distance between itself and Chevrolet, while Jeff Lynne… Continue reading @niche: THE ONGOING DEGRADATION OF THE CAR “THING.”002090
@niche: Afleveringen vestiging Den Haag002092
Normaliter doen wij apart aan elke aflevering aandacht besteden, maar gezien deze afleveringen in de afgelopen 4 weken hebben plaatsgevonden, allemaal verricht zijn door onze vestiging te Den Haag, leek het ons leuk een verzamelalbum te maken. Onder elke foto een kort verhaaltje aangaande de aflevering. Foto: Meneer Venrooij stopte uit eigen beweging met de… Continue reading @niche: Afleveringen vestiging Den Haag002092
@niche: Aflevering Albersen – Canta 1002091
Mevrouw Albersen heeft al diverse Canta’s gehad, maar niet eerder één via Waaijenberg Mobiliteit, de fabrikant van de Canta. Na jaren elders of particulier leuke Canta’s op de kop te hebben getikt, helaas met diverse mankementjes, wilde mevrouw Albersen nu een goede met garantie. Op onze vestiging te Veenendaal is zij uiteinelijk geslaagd voor een… Continue reading @niche: Aflevering Albersen – Canta 1002091