After the surprise resignation of his number 3 Jun Seki, gone to Nidec, Nissan already has a plan B. To replace him on the board of directors, the name of Hideyuki Sakamoto is advanced. He was appointed director last June. He is responsible for manufacturing and the supply chain within the group. The name of… Continue reading Nissan (already) reshuffles its board to replace Jun Seki, who has resigned
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3.2 billion euros in aid for European batteries
The European battery production sector is gaining momentum. The European Commission has just authorized seven member states to devote 3.2 billion euros in public aid to the development and production of these precious automotive components. This amount, resulting from the cumulative contributions from Germany (1.25 billion euros), France (960 million), Italy (570 […]Read the article… Continue reading 3.2 billion euros in aid for European batteries
French Nawa Technologies presents its futuristic and electric motorcycle with a super battery
The French Nawa Technologies has unveiled a new concept of electric motorcycle with a futuristic aspect. The model has a lithium-ion battery, coupled with super capacitors. According to the manufacturer, this should greatly increase the power and range of the two-wheeler, while reducing its weight. An electric, futuristic and French motorcycle, who says better? Based… Continue reading French Nawa Technologies presents its futuristic and electric motorcycle with a super battery
213 million euros to revive PSA Mulhouse in Sausheim
PSA detailed its recovery plan for the Sausheim plant, near Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin), at a CSE meeting on December 12. 213 million euros will be invested from 2020 to 2022 to enable the production of a new vehicle and make the site a benchmark in hybrid technologies. The PSA Mulhouse factory in Sausheim (Haut-Rhin) sees more… Continue reading 213 million euros to revive PSA Mulhouse in Sausheim
Michelin and Faurecia united on hydrogen
A joint venture to accelerate on hydrogen. Michelin and Faurecia have formalized the creation of their joint fuel cell subsidiary. %% ARTICLELIE: 898229 %% Baptized Symbio, a Faurecia Michelin hydrogen company – in reference to the young company iseroise passed last February under the Clermont-Ferrand flag and fuel cell specialist -, this joint venture aims… Continue reading Michelin and Faurecia united on hydrogen
PSA electrifies its engines
PSA inaugurated, on November 20th, on its site of Trémery, in Moselle, its first and only line of assembly of electric motorizations. The investment of 10.5 million euros marks a first step in the group’s electrification strategy, which plans to produce seven 100% electric models by 2021. In 2014, the manufacturer decided to manufacture the… Continue reading PSA electrifies its engines
“Everybody will not survive” to the transformation of the automobile, according to Luc Chatel
“Not everyone will survive [the transformation of the automobile], as is the case in all major technological changes”. A few days before the “day of the automotive industry” scheduled for 2 December in Bercy, which should bring together 500 companies, the head of the Automotive Platform (PFA) Luc Chatel has once again alerted the impact… Continue reading “Everybody will not survive” to the transformation of the automobile, according to Luc Chatel
Bugatti chats with Volkswagen to launch a 100% electric and cheaper Bugatti
All automakers must think about the development of the electric car. Including high-end players like … Bugatti. The famous company based in Molsheim (Bas-Rhin) could work on a first model powered by battery. This was announced by the president of the company, Stephan Winkelmann, Monday, October 18. “A difficult fight” “The industry is fundamentally changing… Continue reading Bugatti chats with Volkswagen to launch a 100% electric and cheaper Bugatti
BMW is cleaning up its supplies of raw materials for batteries
The German manufacturer is changing its supply of raw materials for the cells of its electric batteries. BMW is turning away temporarily from Democratic Republic of Congo cobalt and Latin American lithium to Australia for more responsible and sustainable sourcing solutions. The electrification of vehicles is […]Read the article Go to Source
[The industry is crazy] Caterpillar plays a Jenga XXL with construction machinery
A demonstration of power and precision at the same time. On Thursday, November 14, Caterpillar used its construction machinery to play a game of giant Jenga. When the cold days of fall set in, nothing better than a board game to pass the time. Caterpillar employees took a break at the Edwards Test Center in… Continue reading [The industry is crazy] Caterpillar plays a Jenga XXL with construction machinery