A cooperation from Germany and Japan is dedicated to the study of autonomous and connected driving. In collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), of the RWTH Aachen, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the manufacturer BMW, of the TU Munich, of the Chemnitz University of Technology, of the TU Dresden, of the Ulm University,… Continue reading Japanese-German research cooperation for autonomous driving
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Transporter division: VW Commercial Vehicles allegedly expects loss in 2020
VW transporter In 2019, the van division had made an operating profit of just over half a billion euros. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg Volkswagen expects due to high investments and fines for climate violations in its van division According to business circles, at a loss this year. This can be assumed if one adds up the… Continue reading Transporter division: VW Commercial Vehicles allegedly expects loss in 2020
About 15% EV dealers to shut shop post lockdown
EV manufacturers say most dealerships of two wheelers and e-rickshaws, particularly in tier -3 or 4 towns, are owned by first time entrepreneurs who don’t have the financial bandwidth to survive this crisis. CHENNAI: More than 200 dealers or 15% of the 1,400 odd electric vehicle dealerships across the country will likely shut down once… Continue reading About 15% EV dealers to shut shop post lockdown
KARMA AUTOMOTIVE’S NEW POWER INVERTERS ENHANCE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
VIEW ALL () x Apr 02,2020 New Karma Traction Inverter Uses Silicon Carbide Semiconductors (SiC) to Deliver High Efficiency and Performance Enhancement for Karma and Partnered Electric Vehicles Flexible Architecture Design in 400V System Can Be Customized to Fit Various Vehicle Platforms Without Compromise Also Available in 800V Power Level to Leverage Higher Voltage for… Continue reading KARMA AUTOMOTIVE’S NEW POWER INVERTERS ENHANCE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
Traton sees some order cancellations, can’t rule out job cuts: WiWo
FILE PHOTO: Visitors stand at the booth of Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton Group, former Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Traton (8TRA.DE) commercial truck unit has seen cancellations of orders due to the coronavirus outbreak but these are manageable, its chief told a… Continue reading Traton sees some order cancellations, can’t rule out job cuts: WiWo
BYD, Toyota finalize 50:50 JV to develop EV batteries
For the new company, headquatered in Shenzhen Hirohisa Kishi from Toyota will serve as chairman, and Zhao Binggen from BYD will be the chief executive officer (CEO). New Delhi: Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday has formally incorporated a joint venture with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD to conduct the research and development for battery electric… Continue reading BYD, Toyota finalize 50:50 JV to develop EV batteries
Honda extends North American auto plant shutdowns
FILE PHOTO: The Honda logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said Thursday it will extend a shutdown of all U.S. and Canadian auto plant production through April 10 and at its plant in Celaya, central Mexico,… Continue reading Honda extends North American auto plant shutdowns
Daimler secures $13 billion loan facility
FRANKFURT, April 2 (Reuters) – Daimler said on Thursday it has signed an agreement for a 12 billion euro ($13 billion) credit line to increase its financial flexibility in the current coronavirus crisis. The credit line comes in addition to an 11 billion euro revolving credit with a term until 2025, including extension options. The… Continue reading Daimler secures $13 billion loan facility
Ford says post-crisis support for U.S. customers ‘would be appropriate’
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) U.S. sales chief said on Thursday the automaker believes some level of government stimulus will be needed for consumers once the coronavirus pandemic recedes and that the crisis will spur a permanent shift toward more online vehicle sales in America. FILE PHOTO: The front grill logo of a Ford… Continue reading Ford says post-crisis support for U.S. customers ‘would be appropriate’
Honda extends U.S., Canada auto plant shutdown through April 10
FILE PHOTO: The Honda logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said Thursday it will extend a shutdown of all U.S. and Canadian auto plant production through April 10 because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. A growing… Continue reading Honda extends U.S., Canada auto plant shutdown through April 10