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World NM: 2023 Ford Maverick Orders, Scheduling, Production Details Revealed001685

Thanks to Tim Bartz at Long McArthur, we have learned a few things about the 2023 Maverick. First things first, August 16th is when the order banks open while scheduling is expected to begin on September 15th. The eCommerce director and Internet sales manager has also spilled the beans on reta… (continue reading…) Go to… Continue reading World NM: 2023 Ford Maverick Orders, Scheduling, Production Details Revealed001685

World NM: The Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Are Officially Out of Production001684

When they were milking the hell out of the Elan and Esprit, the peeps at Lotus returned to the British automaker’s roots with the Elise. Launched to much critical acclaim in 1995 and named after the daughter of head honcho Romano Artioli, the lightweight roadster also happened to drain the coffers dry, resulting in a… Continue reading World NM: The Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Are Officially Out of Production001684

World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683

General Motor extends the production halt at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan where the ill-fated Chevrolet Bolt EV was produced. It won’t be until March next year that the Bolt EV will be built again in Michigan, after production was halted in August. The Chevrolet Bolt’s sad story is another proof the big automakers… Continue reading World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683

World NM: Portuguese lithium, fuel of Europe’s electric vehicle revolution?001682

Portugal next year could approve lithium mining that will reduce Europe’s dependence on outside sources for a key ingredient in the frenetic global race to decarbonise the auto industry. Portugal’s environment regulator will deliver its verdict on the approval of a major new lithium mine in the north of the country in early 2022. Costing… Continue reading World NM: Portuguese lithium, fuel of Europe’s electric vehicle revolution?001682

World NM: Chip design matters for EU, but so does packaging 20.12.2021001681

When German engineering and technology company Bosch inaugurated a new semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany, earlier this year, it received large local media coverage as state-of-the-art chip production facilities are few and far between across the EU. What makes the EU’s ties with China so complicated is that while still being a cooperation partner, China… Continue reading World NM: Chip design matters for EU, but so does packaging
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World NM: Egypt to build $20k electric vehicle in collaboration with Chinese firm001680

Egypt has ordered a state-owned company to work with a Chinese firm to build affordable electric vehicles priced at 315,000 Egyptian pounds ($20,000). It previously set a target to have only electric vehicles in operation by 2040. The government has set a target of having at least 3,000 charging stations installed within the next three years. Go… Continue reading World NM: Egypt to build $20k electric vehicle in collaboration with Chinese firm001680

World NM: Cellforce Will Set Up Battery Factory Near Stuttgart, Will Serve Porsche001679

Cellforce, the joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, has announced it has chosen the location for its upcoming factory. It will be positioned in Germany, near Stuttgart, and it will make high-performance battery cells. The constrution of the factory starts next year. Once the production facility is finalized and running, it will initially produce battery… Continue reading World NM: Cellforce Will Set Up Battery Factory Near Stuttgart, Will Serve Porsche001679

World NM: Trudeau directs senior ministers to combat U.S. protectionism001678

Amid escalating trade tensions with the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday directed his Cabinet to address rising fears about President Joe Biden’s America-first policies. The prime minister’s letter to Freeland also instructs her to follow through on the Liberal vows to introduce a suite of new taxes on wealthy — from a… Continue reading World NM: Trudeau directs senior ministers to combat U.S. protectionism001678