The manufacturer has announced that it will no longer invest in its gearbox production site in Gironde. For his part, Bruno Le Maire reacted, asking the manufacturer to ensure the sustainability of the plant. A thousand jobs are threatened. Would Ford abandon Blanquefort? Given the release sent by the American brand, it takes the way.… Continue reading Ford abandons Blanquefort
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Diesel cars can be banned from German cities, court rules
LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) – German cities can ban the most heavily polluting diesel cars from their streets, a court ruled on Tuesday, a move likely to be mirrored in other parts of Europe and to force automakers to pay to improve exhaust systems or switch to cleaner vehicles. There has been a global backlash against… Continue reading Diesel cars can be banned from German cities, court rules
Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is taking a different approach from rival General Motors Co in deploying self-driving vehicles, focusing initially on partnering with and operating vehicles for a variety of companies, from Domino’s Pizza to Lyft, executives said. Ford said on Tuesday it has launched a pilot delivery program in Miami with Domino‘s, and… Continue reading Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami
Mahindra, LG Chem to develop Li-ion battery
The facility will come up on a 88-acre plot, and create 600 jobs, said industries minister RV Deshpande. NEW DELHI: Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced a tie-up with Korea-based battery manufacturer LG Chem for development of a unique cell exclusively for India. LG Chem will develop a unique cell exclusively for India application… Continue reading Mahindra, LG Chem to develop Li-ion battery
Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
Ford has revealed the test market for its self-driving service it teased but kept under wraps back at CES in January: Miami. Will Smith bids you “bienvenidos,” Ford, via his canonical 1997 opus. But actually, Ford is welcomed by Miami-Dade officials, who are working with the automaker to run this pilot across both downtown Miami… Continue reading Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
Noble M600 CarbonSport
Nadwozie z włókien węglowych, moc 662 KM, sprint do 100 km/h w 3,5 s i prędkość maksymalna przekraczająca 360 km/h. Tak, w jednym zdaniu, podsumować można najnowsze dzieło firmy Noble – Noble M600 CarbonSport. Zdjęcie Noble M600 CarbonSport / Pełna nazwa prezentowanego auta to 2018 British Racing Green Noble M600 CarbonSport. Samochód ma być gwiazdą,… Continue reading Noble M600 CarbonSport
Ford will stop investing in its Bordeaux plant
Ford closes the valves in Bordeaux. The US automaker has decided to no longer invest in its gearbox production site in Blanquefort, Gironde, said the unions of the plant. The thousand or so employees of the Ford Aquitaine Industrie site were until now protected by a five-year agreement between Ford and the authorities against the… Continue reading Ford will stop investing in its Bordeaux plant
Bharat Forge exits JV with GE
Bharat Forge divests 26% from ABFP to GE Bharat Forge has completed its divestment from the former joint venture with French multinational Alstom. The Indian component major announced completion of the sale of balance equity of 26 percent in the power equipment JV to GE. With this, the company has completed the divestment of its shareholding in Alstom… Continue reading Bharat Forge exits JV with GE
Energy storage breakthrough could boost EV range and slash charge time
Bloomberg via Getty Images Electric cars could soon have as much range as petrol and diesel cars — and recharge in a matter of minutes — thanks to what researchers are calling a “breakthrough” in energy storage technology. Teams from Bristol University and Surrey University have created a new material for supercapacitors, which store electric… Continue reading Energy storage breakthrough could boost EV range and slash charge time
Aston Martin is looking for a shoulder to lean on
Even James Bond always ends up relying on someone, or someone. Aston Martin has regained its luster, but the British manufacturer of luxury cars dear to the secret agent has still been thinking of finding a shoulder, by the end of the year perhaps. “We are building a company that can survive by selling at… Continue reading Aston Martin is looking for a shoulder to lean on