Wednesday 17th August 2022, Prague/Manchester – Scott Mansell, British racing driver and founder of the Driver61 YouTube channel, will make a guest driver appearance at Round 5 of the Praga Cup UK on 20th and 21st August at Donington Park. Making his Praga R1 racing debut, Scott will share two, one-hour endurance races with Praga… Continue reading @niche: Mansell moves into Praga Cup UK002097
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@niche: Super-agile box truck shows off REE’s uniquely modular EV chassis002097
On the surface, this looks like an ordinary class 3 electric delivery van – one with a crazy-low floor, extra-large cargo space and gratuitous rear-wheel steering. But its entire drivetrain, suspension and steering systems live in the wheel arches. The P7-B is the latest customer evaluation vehicle built on top of REE’s ultra-modular, ultra-flat electric… Continue reading @niche: Super-agile box truck shows off REE’s uniquely modular EV chassis002097
@niche: INEOS Styrolution introduces new extrusion ABS product002097
Focus application for Novodur® E3TZ: Fridge liners © Shutterstock Optimised for extrusion Good balance of flow and impact strength with higher ESCR[1] Complies with FDA food contact regulations INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced the introduction of an extension to its high-performance Novodur® line of specialty ABS[2] products. The new Novodur… Continue reading @niche: INEOS Styrolution introduces new extrusion ABS product002097
@niche: SWINGING DICKISM WRIT LARGE: WELCOME TO MONTEREY CAR WEEK.002099
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: SWINGING DICKISM WRIT LARGE: WELCOME TO MONTEREY CAR WEEK.002099
@niche: WE’RE NOT THERE YET.002098
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
@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