Lear to Acquire I.G. Bauerhin, a Global Leader in Seat Climate Control

Acquisition to accelerate strategy in thermal comfort solutions SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel… Continue reading Lear to Acquire I.G. Bauerhin, a Global Leader in Seat Climate Control

German Handelsblatt: Marketing: Volkswagen lands PR coup with Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi drives ID.Buzz004350

Ewan McGregor Der Darsteller von Obi-Wan Kenobi gilt als Liebling unter Star-Wars-Fans. (Foto: Disney, Volkswagen) Mit neuen Werbe- und Marketingformaten versucht Volkswagen seinen elektrischen ID.Buzz zu verkaufen. In den kommenden Wochen werden Figuren aus dem Star-Wars-Universum für den neuen Elektrobus werben. Volkswagen kooperiert dabei mit dem amerikanischen Disney-Konzern, der die Rechte an Star Wars hält. Jedi-Meister… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Marketing: Volkswagen lands PR coup with Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi drives ID.Buzz004350

Senmiao Technology Announces Business Cooperation with Ctrip Affiliate

CHENGDU, China, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China, as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Hunan Xixingtianxia Technology Co., Ltd. (“XXTX”) has entered into… Continue reading Senmiao Technology Announces Business Cooperation with Ctrip Affiliate

Okinawa Autotech partners Italy’s Tacita

Okinawa will provide the local development of the future product and its production line while Tacita will provide the powertrain – controller, motor, battery packs and BMS. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech has partnered with Tacita, an Italian manufacturer of electric and performance motorcycles to form a new company.  This Joint venture will consist of both… Continue reading Okinawa Autotech partners Italy’s Tacita

@BMW: 100 years of the BMW plant Munich: “This plant is our origin. And our future.”001993

Munich. The BMW Group is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Munich home plant. The company has been manufacturing its products as “Bayerische Motoren Werke” at the site in the Milbertshofen district since 1922. At an event to mark the anniversary, CEO Oliver Zipse emphasized how: “Our home plant – right in the heart of… Continue reading @BMW: 100 years of the BMW plant Munich: “This plant is our origin. And our future.”001993

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: BMW wants to increase the proportion of e-cars in the Munich main plant to more than 50 percent004348

Production line in the BMW factory In the more than 100-year-old BMW plant in Munich, more and more electric cars are to be manufactured in the future. (Photo: dpa) BMW is making its main plant in Munich a pioneer in the construction of fully electric cars. “Next year every second vehicle from the Munich plant… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: BMW wants to increase the proportion of e-cars in the Munich main plant to more than 50 percent004348

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: BMW wants to increase the proportion of e-cars in the Munich main plant to more than 50 percent004346

Production line in the BMW factory In the more than 100-year-old BMW plant in Munich, more and more electric cars are to be manufactured in the future. (Photo: dpa) BMW is making its main plant in Munich a pioneer in the construction of fully electric cars. “Next year every second vehicle from the Munich plant… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: BMW wants to increase the proportion of e-cars in the Munich main plant to more than 50 percent004346

Meritor to Acquire Siemens Commercial Vehicles Electric Propulsion Business

Complementary Product Portfolio to Expand Technical Capability and Offerings TROY, Mich., May 20, 2022  /PRNewswire/ — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Siemens to acquire its Commercial Vehicles business for approximately €190 million in cash, adjusted for changes in working capital at closing. The transaction is expected… Continue reading Meritor to Acquire Siemens Commercial Vehicles Electric Propulsion Business

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: BMW wants to increase the proportion of e-cars in the Munich main plant to more than 50 percent004344

Production line in the BMW factory In the more than 100-year-old BMW plant in Munich, more and more electric cars are to be manufactured in the future. (Photo: dpa) BMW is making its main plant in Munich a pioneer in the construction of fully electric cars. “Next year every second vehicle from the Munich plant… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: BMW wants to increase the proportion of e-cars in the Munich main plant to more than 50 percent004344

Tesla structural battery pack is removable, but it is quite an ordeal

Tesla’s latest service manual does reveal that Tesla’s structural battery pack is removable – something that was thought of as a problem due to the design. It’s actually doable, but it is quite an ordeal. When Tesla introduced its new 4680 battery cell at its Battery Day in 2020, it featured several major improvements on… Continue reading Tesla structural battery pack is removable, but it is quite an ordeal