Detroit — Production at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Windsor Assembly Plant came to a standstill mid-afternoon Thursday after employees there have refused to work because a worker there is in self-quarantine amid the new coronavirus pandemic. Production at Fiat Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly plant came to a standstill Thursday because employees there refused to work after one employee was put in self-quarantine… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Windsor workers shut down line over virus scare
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Several Renault-Nissan plants in Spain halted amid coronavirus outbreak
MADRID, March 13 (Reuters) – Several Renault-Nissan plants in Spain halted production temporarily on Friday or were planning stoppages next week due to a lack of parts amid the coronavirus epidemic, company officials said.
Nissan's two Barcelona plants stopped on Friday afternoon as a wheels supplier was affected by a lockdown in the town of Odena nearby because of a coronavirus outbreak. The stoppage will last at least until Monday, a company spokesman said. The plants are closed on weekends.
Renault's plants, in Valladolid and in Palencia, will cease production for two days next week due to a lack of components.
“Yesterday we had no problems, and now we have to stop for two days from Monday in Palencia and Valladolid,” a spokesman said, explaining that the supply chain had suffered setbacks in Catalonia. There are about 6,000 workers at the two plants.
Ferrari introduces additional preventive measures to safeguard employee wellbeing
Maranello, 13 marzo 2020 – Ferrari has activated additional and even more rigorous preventive measures to guarantee the highest standards of health procedures, following the decree on COVID-19 issued by the Italian Government on March 11.The workforce present in Maranello and Modena has been reduced to a minimum, while remaining personnel is working remotely, in… Continue reading Ferrari introduces additional preventive measures to safeguard employee wellbeing
Neolix raises $ 29 million
Chinese startup Neolix has secured $ 29 million in funding. Neolix is a startup from Beijingthat recently a boost from that Corona virus experienced. Because the company manufactures automated delivery vehicles that were in high demand because of the virus. The 200 million RMB, which is the equivalent of 25 million euros, came together in… Continue reading Neolix raises $ 29 million
Mitsubishi: MEMS Lidar for autonomous driving
Mitsubishi Electric, which belongs to Mitsubishi, has introduced a lidar for autonomous driving. Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its own lidar, which operates on the basis of a microelectromechanical system (MEMS). The lidar goes wide to better detect objects and distances. Mitsubishi MEMS lidar. Source: Mitsubishi The lidar emits laser light on two axes, what with… Continue reading Mitsubishi: MEMS Lidar for autonomous driving
Apex AP-0 is £150,000, Brit-built electric sports car
Apex says the car is not intended to be a hypercar. “This is reflected in the price, power output and vehicle weight. Instead, this is a sports car that was designed to be light, fast and a statement of intent for Apex to create the world’s finest zero-emissions sports cars which are usable and comfortable… Continue reading Apex AP-0 is £150,000, Brit-built electric sports car
Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
Lamborghini has temporarily closed its Sant’Agata headquarters in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Italian supercar maker will shut its doors from 13 March to 25 March in an effort to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 disease. Northern Italy, where Lamborghini is based, is currently the centre of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Italy has… Continue reading Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
LEVC VN5: name confirmed for taxi-based range-extender delivery van
LEVC has revealed its upcoming delivery van will be called VN5. The new van, based on the same range-extender electric vehicle technology as its new London taxi, is set to go into full production towards the end of 2020, at the company’s factory in Ansty, Warwickshire. Based substantially on the same architecture as the new TX black… Continue reading LEVC VN5: name confirmed for taxi-based range-extender delivery van
Coronavirus Covid-19: Thermometers as soon as they get on the bus, the Peugeot-PSA factory in Sochaux is strengthening its measures
The car manufacturer is raising its level of protective measures in the face of the announced rise in the epidemic. Of the 8,000 employees, 1,500 are transported by coach. Measures will apply on this mode of transport to limit the spread of the virus. Temperature measurement on boarding buses From Monday March 16, the temperature… Continue reading Coronavirus Covid-19: Thermometers as soon as they get on the bus, the Peugeot-PSA factory in Sochaux is strengthening its measures
UPDATE 2-GM, Ford to have white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday
DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. automakers General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Friday they will have most of their white-collar workforce working remotely as of Monday to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-GM, Ford to have white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday