Category: Official Press Release

Nissan: Nissan celebrates start of Altima production in Mississippi

CANTON, Miss. – Nissan is celebrating the start of production of the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima at its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. “This is a great day for Nissan and the Canton plant,” said Philip Calhoun, vice president, Manufacturing, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. “As we celebrate 15 years of manufacturing in Mississippi, more than… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan celebrates start of Altima production in Mississippi

The 100th Anniversary of the Rouge: Ford’s Legendary Automotive Factory Readies its Next Act

After making more than 28 vehicle models, including the innovative aluminum-bodied F-150, the Rouge’s Dearborn Truck Plan will soon make electrified F-150 models The Rouge helped build America’s middle class with the $5-a-day wage, provided jobs for disabled workers and profit sharing. Today, Ford and UAW are investing $35 million to expand a nearby facility… Continue reading The 100th Anniversary of the Rouge: Ford’s Legendary Automotive Factory Readies its Next Act

In electrification push, INFINITI to reveal Project Black S Prototype

Featuring Formula One performance hybrid technology, the dual-hybrid powertrain prototype generates 420 kW – equivalent to 563 hp or 571 ps HONG KONG – As part of its plan to electrify its portfolio from 2021 onward, INFINITI will reveal a new Project Black S prototype in Paris, showcasing how Formula One® dual-hybrid electric powertrain technology… Continue reading In electrification push, INFINITI to reveal Project Black S Prototype

Shaping the future of cities.

New York. URBAN-X, the leading accelerator for startups reimagining city life, founded by MINI and run in partnership with Urban Us, presented the outcome of its fourth generation of urbantech startup companies, Cohort 04. The startups are working on solutions to some of the biggest problems cities face around the world, such as optimizing building… Continue reading Shaping the future of cities.

Porsche Consulting: Life and mobility in tomorrow’s cities

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. The official website of Porsche AG can be reached at www.porsche.com © 2018 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.*The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/EC, 692/2008/EC, 566/2011/EC and ECE-R 101) and the NEDC… Continue reading Porsche Consulting: Life and mobility in tomorrow’s cities

Volkswagen targeting further boost in factory productivity

Goal of the new TRANSFORM.TOGETHER production strategy: 30 percent increase in productivity worldwide by 2025 Board Member for Production Andreas Tostmann: “Efficiency potential in Production through 2025 totals €2.6 billion” Paradigm shift from product to process orientation to be implemented worldwide in eight action areas Production makes major contribution to achieving profitability target of over… Continue reading Volkswagen targeting further boost in factory productivity

Volkswagen and US elite Stanford University develop a fuel cell for the future

New triple power fuel cell catalyst developed Significant cost reduction with simultaneous increase in performance values The fuel cell is regarded as a serious alternative to the classic electric car with battery cells. However, the biggest problem is the comparatively high cost of the technology. A partnership between Volkswagen and the prestigious Stanford University in… Continue reading Volkswagen and US elite Stanford University develop a fuel cell for the future

Mechanical and plant engineering

27.09.2018 Ι Advancing digitization will greatly change the German mechanical and plant engineering industry – both as a user and as a provider of digital products. “In order to retain its strong role in innovation and customer access, mechanical engineering must position itself strategically in platform economics and cooperate more closely,” emphasized Wolfgang Lemb, Executive… Continue reading Mechanical and plant engineering

Le Groupe PSA et Punch Powertrain annoncent le projet de création d’une co-entreprise pour les futures transmissions électriques du Groupe

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): Le 27 septembre 2018, le Groupe PSA et Punch Powertrain annoncent leur intention de créer la co-entreprise « Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions » qui produira la future génération de transmissions électrifiées e-DCT à partir de 2022. De conception révolutionnaire, la boîte de vitesses e-DCT en configuration 48V, équipera les futurs… Continue reading Le Groupe PSA et Punch Powertrain annoncent le projet de création d’une co-entreprise pour les futures transmissions électriques du Groupe