Tesla and the FBI worked together to prevent a group of ransomware hackers from attacking Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, according to a complaint from the FBI. The FBI released information this week on the arrest of Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov, a 27-year-old citizen of Russia, who they claim was part of a group who attempted to extort… Continue reading Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada
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Hyundai Mobis to Build Its Third Electric Vehicle Parts Plant in Pyeongtaek
Hyundai Mobis is preparing to build its third electric vehicle (EV) parts plant in Pyeongtaek after it built its first and second plants in Chungju and Ulsan respectively.It is going to invest $28.3 million (33.5 billion KRW) and begin the construction in September. It plans to mass-produce 150,000 PE (Power Electronics) modules that combine motor,… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to Build Its Third Electric Vehicle Parts Plant in Pyeongtaek
Mahindra and Israel’s REE Automotive to develop electric CVs for global markets
Mahindra & Mahindra has signed an MoU with Israel’s REE Automotive to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles (ECVs) for global markets. As per the strategic collaboration, Mahindra will leverage REE’s electric vehicle corner module and platform technology of integrating powertrain, suspension and steering components in the arch of a vehicle wheel. Mahindra will… Continue reading Mahindra and Israel’s REE Automotive to develop electric CVs for global markets
GM, Ford return-to-office dates months away
Detroit — It will be months before General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. send their salaried employees back to the office to work. GM is planning to reevaluate in October if it’s possible to send employees back to its downtown Detroit offices. Ford pushed back to January its plans to bring employees back to its Dearborn headquarters. Fiat… Continue reading GM, Ford return-to-office dates months away
Hundreds of job losses at Mini car plant
Hundreds of people are to lose their jobs at the Mini car factory in Oxford. BMW, which owns the plant, said 400 out of the 950 agency personnel onsite would be affected. Production at the factory in Cowley was halted in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, with work resuming in May. However, a “substantial”… Continue reading Hundreds of job losses at Mini car plant
Mahindra partners Israel-based REE Automotive to develop electric CV for global markets
Indian auto major Mahindra & Mahindra has signed an MoU with Israel-based REE Automotive to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets. As per the strategic collaboration Mahindra will leverage REE’s electric vehicle corner module and platform technology of integrating powertrain, suspension and steering components in the arch of a vehicle… Continue reading Mahindra partners Israel-based REE Automotive to develop electric CV for global markets
Williams Advanced Engineering to supply first eSkootr model for Electric Scooter Championship
British technology and engineering services company Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) will develop and supply the series’ first eSkootr model for the Electric Scooter Championship (eSC). The deal will see WAE– which originated from the renowned F1 constructor Williams, exclusively develop and supply the eSkootr chassis, battery system and powertrain for the eSC’s first two seasons.… Continue reading Williams Advanced Engineering to supply first eSkootr model for Electric Scooter Championship
Ola Electric begins restructuring plans with 2,000-person hiring spree
It plans to hire 1,000 engineers worldwide over the next three months, plus another 1,000 people for other positions. Go to Source
Kia Sonet’s digital instrument cluster is a Visteon unit
Global Tier 1 supplier Visteon is on a roll in India. Following the debut of its cockpit technology in the new Hyundai Creta SUV in March this year, Visteon is also a supplier to the recently revealed and soon-to-be-launched Kia Sonet, the Korean carmaker’s third product in the Indian market. One of the highlights of the Sonet compact SUV, which… Continue reading Kia Sonet’s digital instrument cluster is a Visteon unit
GM is using salaried workers to fill holes at pickup plant — and UAW is outraged
General Motors is using salaried employees to help build pickups at its Wentzville Assembly plant near St. Louis due to high absenteeism amid the coronavirus pandemic. The practice has the UAW outraged. The union has issued a warning to the automaker, accusing GM of violating a clause in the 2019 union contract by putting white-collar workers in union jobs. The… Continue reading GM is using salaried workers to fill holes at pickup plant — and UAW is outraged