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Coronavirus Covid-19: Thermometers as soon as they get on the bus, the Peugeot-PSA factory in Sochaux is strengthening its measures

The car manufacturer is raising its level of protective measures in the face of the announced rise in the epidemic. Of the 8,000 employees, 1,500 are transported by coach. Measures will apply on this mode of transport to limit the spread of the virus. Temperature measurement on boarding buses From Monday March 16, the temperature… Continue reading Coronavirus Covid-19: Thermometers as soon as they get on the bus, the Peugeot-PSA factory in Sochaux is strengthening its measures

UPDATE 2-GM, Ford to have white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday

DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. automakers General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Friday they will have most of their white-collar workforce working remotely as of Monday to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-GM, Ford to have white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday

GM, Ford to have white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday

FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. automakers General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Friday they will have most of their white-collar workforce working remotely as of Monday to protect against the spread of… Continue reading GM, Ford to have white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday

Dispute at Volkswagen: VW boss Diess resists criticism of the works council

VW boss Herbert Diess The car manager does not find the works council’s criticism of the management board justified. (Photo: REUTERS) Düsseldorf A war of words has begun in Wolfsburg. A day after the VWWorks Council had publicly complained about massive problems with the start of production of the new Golf 8, reports VolkswagenCEO Herbert… Continue reading Dispute at Volkswagen: VW boss Diess resists criticism of the works council

Ford having most white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday

FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will have most of its white-collar workforce outside of China working remotely as of Monday to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, a spokesman said Friday. Ford has… Continue reading Ford having most white-collar employees work remotely starting Monday

Bollinger Motors Unveils Patent-Pending E-Chassis

The E-Chassis is the same platform shared with the B1 Sport Utility Truck and the B2 Pickup, and it will accommodate future models and other trucks developed by Bollinger Motors. Features of the patent-pending Bollinger Motors E-Chassis include: 120 kWh battery pack 180 kWh battery pack optional All-wheel drive All-terrain capabilities Dual motor Portal gear… Continue reading Bollinger Motors Unveils Patent-Pending E-Chassis

Workhorse Ready To Run With C-Series Electric Delivery Van

Production of its long-awaited electric delivery van could begin in the next few weeks for Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS), with plans to add additional configurations and sizes to the C-Series once full production ramps up, company officials told FreightWaves at the recent NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. In the company’s fourth-quarter earnings announcement on… Continue reading Workhorse Ready To Run With C-Series Electric Delivery Van

Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD says making 5 mln masks daily to fight virus

Volunteers wearing face masks stand next to vegetables to be delivered to residents of a residential area in Wuhan, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Hubei province, China March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD (002594.SZ) said on Friday it is making 5 million masks a day to fight… Continue reading Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD says making 5 mln masks daily to fight virus

Leaked Tesla memo reveals what the company is doing about worker safety as coronavirus spreads

In an internal Tesla memo, the company outlined the safety measures it is taking to address coronavirus. These include travel restrictions and extra cleaning practices at its facilities.  The memo, which was viewed by Business Insider, also states that hourly employees who quarantine will be paid for 12 hours of regularly scheduled work per day… Continue reading Leaked Tesla memo reveals what the company is doing about worker safety as coronavirus spreads