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@Nissan: Nissan, TenneT and The Mobility House: Electric cars save surplus wind energy and reduce CO2

2020/03/16 16 March 2020 – Transmission system operator TenneT, the world’s leading electric vehicle maker, Nissan, and the technology company, The Mobility House, have achieved a crucial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project to save vital renewable energy in Germany. As part of a showcase project of the German Ministry (SINTEG), batteries from all-electric Nissan LEAFs were used… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan, TenneT and The Mobility House: Electric cars save surplus wind energy and reduce CO2

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler halts production at most European plants for two weeks

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCA) (FCHA.MI) said on Monday it was halting production through March 27 at the majority of its plants in Europe due to the coronavirus crisis disrupting the economy. FCA said production for its FCA Italy and Maserati units would stop for the next two weeks at its Melfi, Pomigliano, Cassino,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler halts production at most European plants for two weeks

GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler join UAW to form coronavirus task force

The Big 3 Detroit automakers — GM, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — have partnered with United Auto Workers to form a task force aimed at protecting workers and limiting the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The task force was announced Sunday. UAW President Rory Gamble along with leaders from the three… Continue reading GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler join UAW to form coronavirus task force

Workers at America’s largest companies are not covered under coronavirus aid package

Workers at America’s largest companies are not covered under a bill passed by the House of Representatives on Friday that is supposed to support American workers impacted by the spread of the novel coronavirus. The bill still has to be voted on by the Senate and approved before it can be signed into law, but… Continue reading Workers at America’s largest companies are not covered under coronavirus aid package

Continental Brings 3D Display on the Road

Production launch of 3D display without special glasses for HMC Genesis GV80 3D technology relies on Continental interior camera to detect driver’s line of sight High Performance Computer: Cross Domain Hub removes boundaries among different screens in the vehicle Next generation of 3D displays already in development Babenhausen, Germany, March 16, 2020. Technology company Continental… Continue reading Continental Brings 3D Display on the Road

German industry pays cash for dependence on China

A prisoner of the Middle Kingdom: the automobile, the leading German industry, now depends more on the decisions taken in Beijing than in Berlin. Production, supplies and outlets are suspended to control the epidemic and the reopening of factories in China. China is first of all Germany’s leading supplier, with 109.7 billion euros in exports… Continue reading German industry pays cash for dependence on China

@FCA: FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in Europe

FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in EuropeFiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) (“FCA”) announced today that its subsidiaries FCA Italy and Maserati will temporarily suspend production across the majority of their European manufacturing plants.The temporary suspension, which will be in effect through March 27, 2020, continues the implementation of a comprehensive set… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in Europe

Faraday Future and US Hybrid join forces for CV powertrain applications

Faraday Future (FF), the California-based global intelligent mobility company, has recently announced an agreement with US Hybrid Corporation for a collaboration between the two companies to advance the use of FF’s electric propulsion system in new energy products currently under development by US Hybrid.  FF is committed to the development of EV solutions along with… Continue reading Faraday Future and US Hybrid join forces for CV powertrain applications