The rapid deployment of a sufficiently dense network of charging points and re-fuelling stations for alternatively‐powered heavy‐duty vehicles is one of the key prerequisites for a successful transition to carbon‐neutral road transport. This position paper sets out ACEA’s estimates of the minimum infrastructure requirements, based on the recent political developments driving the shift to alternative fuels and… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Charging and re‐fuelling infrastructure required for heavy‐duty vehicles
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Traton sees some order cancellations, can’t rule out job cuts: WiWo
FILE PHOTO: Visitors stand at the booth of Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton Group, former Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Traton (8TRA.DE) commercial truck unit has seen cancellations of orders due to the coronavirus outbreak but these are manageable, its chief told a… Continue reading Traton sees some order cancellations, can’t rule out job cuts: WiWo
@Honda: General Motors and Honda to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Honda Electric Vehicles Powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries
Torrance, Calif., Apr 3, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – General Motors and Honda have agreed to jointly develop two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s highly flexible global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. The exteriors and interiors of the new EVs will be exclusively designed by Honda, and the platform will… Continue reading @Honda: General Motors and Honda to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Honda Electric Vehicles Powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries
@McLaren: McLaren Automotive suspends production in response to the Covid-19 crisis
24 Mar 2020 In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, McLaren Automotive has suspended production at its UK manufacturing facilities with immediate effect until the end of April. We are taking this action to ensure the safety of our workforce in light of the latest Government advice and so that the company is well placed to… Continue reading @McLaren: McLaren Automotive suspends production in response to the Covid-19 crisis
@Ford: Sherif Marakby
Sherif Marakby is returning to Ford as the company’s Product Development COVID-19 strategy advisor, effective immediately. Go to Source
@GM: Strict Protocols in Place to Protect the Health of the GM Team Building Ventec’s Critical Care Ventilators in Kokomo
Strict Protocols in Place to Protect the Health of the GM Team Building Ventec’s Critical Care Ventilators in Kokomo 2020-04-02 KOKOMO, Ind. – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is actively training employees at the company’s Kokomo plant in the extensive screening, cleaning and other CDC-recommended procedures that will be in place when volume production of… Continue reading @GM: Strict Protocols in Place to Protect the Health of the GM Team Building Ventec’s Critical Care Ventilators in Kokomo
@GM: General Motors and Honda to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Honda Electric Vehicles Powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries
General Motors and Honda to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Honda Electric Vehicles Powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries 2020-04-02 Builds on GM’s proven advanced technology relationship with Honda Honda will develop unique interior and exterior designs for Honda customers EVs will be produced on GM’s flexible global EV platform to increase scale and capacity utilization DETROIT and… Continue reading @GM: General Motors and Honda to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Honda Electric Vehicles Powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries
@VW Group: Coronavirus: Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields
In response to the corona crisis, the Volkswagen Group has started to produce face shield holders by 3D printing. This is part of a joint transnational initiative with Airbus and the 3D printing network “Mobility goes Additive”, which includes about 250 companies. The products developed by Airbus will be used in Spain and will be… Continue reading @VW Group: Coronavirus: Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields
@Honda: GM and Honda to Jointly Develop Honda EVs Powered by GM Batteries
Builds on GM’s proven advanced technology relationship with Honda Honda will develop unique interior and exterior designs for Honda customers EVs will be produced on GM’s flexible global EV platform to increase scale and capacity utilization DETROIT and TORRANCE, Calif. General Motors and Honda have agreed to jointly develop two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based… Continue reading @Honda: GM and Honda to Jointly Develop Honda EVs Powered by GM Batteries
@Toyota: BYD, Toyota Launch BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY Joint Venture to Conduct Battery Electric Vehicle R&D
Toyota City, Japan, April 2, 2020―BYD Company Ltd. (BYD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that preparations have proceeded since they signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture company to conduct research and development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on November 7, 2019, and registration of the new company has been… Continue reading @Toyota: BYD, Toyota Launch BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY Joint Venture to Conduct Battery Electric Vehicle R&D