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

Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain are negotiating terms of a Joint Venture agreement for the Group’s future electrified transmissions

On September 27, Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain announce their intention to sign a joint venture agreement, named “Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions”, to produce the future generation of the electrified transmission (e-DCT), starting in 2022. The Metz plant will have an annual production capacity of 600,000 e-DCTs. In preparation for production, Punch Powertrain will carry… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain are negotiating terms of a Joint Venture agreement for the Group’s future electrified transmissions

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for August 2018

*1 Beginning fiscal 2012, locally branded models produced in China, which to date had been included in the output figure for China, are now excluded *2 Includes imports to Japan   [ Summary : August 2018 ] < Domestic Production > August 2018・・・Sixth consecutive monthly year-on-year increase since February, 2018 ( 115.8% year-on-year ) <… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for August 2018

Toyota to Supply its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology to Caetanobus SA in Portugal

Toyota system to be used in Caetanobus’s first hydrogen-fuelled FCEV1 city buses Caetanobus to launch hydrogen demonstration city bus in autumn 2019 Toyota has taken another important step towards achieving a broader hydrogen society with the announcement it will provide its hydrogen fuel cell technology to Caetanobus SA in Portugal. In line with its vision… Continue reading Toyota to Supply its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology to Caetanobus SA in Portugal

Mazda Production and Sales Results for August 2018 (Flash Report)

2018/09/27 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for August 2018 are summarized below. Note 1): Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-brand units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda-brand passenger vehicles produced at the Mexico plant are included.Note 2): Global production figures are the sum of domestic and overseas… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for August 2018 (Flash Report)

Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results forAugust 2018 (Flash Report)

September 27, 2018 < August 2018 > August 2018 Jan-Aug 2018 Units 2018 vs 2017 Units ’18 vs ’17 Domestic production *1 46,525 -6.2% First y/y decrease in 2 months 428,765 -7.0% Overseas production *2 ☆ 36,086 +5.5% 2nd consecutive month of y/y increase 228,500 -9.3% Global production total 82,611 -1.4% First y/y decrease in… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results forAugust 2018 (Flash Report)