AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (April 24, 2020) — TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, announced a collaboration with Ford Motor Company and 3M to produce air flex tube assemblies for powered air-purifying respiratory systems (PAPR) in response to the increased demand caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. 3M’s PAPR uses… Continue reading TI Fluid Systems to Support Ford Motor Company and 3M in Production of Air Purifying Respirators in Response to COVID-19
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TI Fluid Systems to Supply Thermal Products on New Ford Mustang Mach-E Full Battery Electric SUV
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (March 4, 2020) — TI Fluid Systems, a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, announced today that it will provide thermal management systems to the new Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s all-new all-electric SUV. The new vehicle, which arrives late in 2020, was first unveiled to the public in November last year… Continue reading TI Fluid Systems to Supply Thermal Products on New Ford Mustang Mach-E Full Battery Electric SUV
Audi Introduces e-tron Sportback In U.S., Reveals Price And Range
Second all-electric Audi, e-tron Sportback expected to arrive at dealerships in summer Fully electric e-tron Sportback adds dynamic coupe design to the e-tron SUV platform Audi e-tron battery engineered for repeatable performance, longevity and fast charging power with EPA-estimated 218 mile range HERNDON, Va., April 30, 2020 – The 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback – the… Continue reading Audi Introduces e-tron Sportback In U.S., Reveals Price And Range
Ford says it expects to call salaried workers in North America back to the office by late June, early July
CLOSE Ford continues to dominate the heavy-truck market, with F-Series truck sales at a 12-year high. For salaried Ford employees wondering when it’ll be time to get out of their pajamas and leave home on a workday, the answer is likely by late June or early July in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Pointing to that time frame,… Continue reading Ford says it expects to call salaried workers in North America back to the office by late June, early July
Elon Musk admits Tesla’s plan for a million-strong robotaxi network may not happen this year after all (TSLA, UBER)
Elon Musk set a lofty goal last year: 1 million Tesla robotaxis by the end of 2020. But on Wednesday, the billionaire softened his tone. “Punctuality is not my strong suit, but I always come through in the end,” he said on a conference call. It’s been one year since Elon Musk announced his bold… Continue reading Elon Musk admits Tesla’s plan for a million-strong robotaxi network may not happen this year after all (TSLA, UBER)
@Daimler: Step by step back to normality: Mercedes-Benz car plants successfully restart production
Successful gradual restart of production at the Mercedes-Benz plants in Untertürkheim, Berlin, Hamburg, Sindelfingen and Bremen after the suspension of production and short-time work Extensive package of anti-infection measures agreed and implemented with the Works Council After a phase of suspension of production and short-time work caused by the Covid-19- pandemic, the Mercedes-Benz car plants… Continue reading @Daimler: Step by step back to normality: Mercedes-Benz car plants successfully restart production
@Ford: Restarting Ford: Safety Priority One as Ford Readies to Reboot Critical Manufacturing Worldwide
Ford today outlined its global health and safety protocols, sharing how best practices and input from around the world are helping to protect its workforce, dealers, customers and suppliers as it phases in the restart of its global plants. Go to Source
Lyft ends electric scooter operations in Oakland, Austin and San Jose
Lyft, which just had a massive round of layoffs wherein 982 people lost their jobs and 288 were furloughed, is also pumping the brakes on its scooter operations in a handful of cities. “We’re focusing our resources where we can have the biggest impact and best serve cities and riders,” a Lyft spokesperson said in… Continue reading Lyft ends electric scooter operations in Oakland, Austin and San Jose
@McLaren: Secrets of the Speedtail: the race-bred electric drive and ground-breaking battery technology in McLaren’s hybrid Hyper-GT
30 Apr 2020 McLaren Speedtail has the highest specific battery power of any production road car Hybrid Hyper-GT uses motorsport technology to supplement twin-turbocharged V8 Innovative battery cooling system enables electric drive to work harder for longer Following the announcement that the Speedtail – the fastest McLaren ever – had completed high-speed validation tests in… Continue reading @McLaren: Secrets of the Speedtail: the race-bred electric drive and ground-breaking battery technology in McLaren’s hybrid Hyper-GT
New Honda Canada CEO dismisses electric vehicles as a ‘political agenda’
Newly appointed Honda Canada CEO Jean Marc Leclerc is not keen on electric vehicles. In an interview with the Windsor Star, he trots out all the typical anti-EV arguments: too expensive, not practical, money-losing, and no demand. Leclerc pays lip service to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Apparently, he’s not opposed to rising… Continue reading New Honda Canada CEO dismisses electric vehicles as a ‘political agenda’