Ford Bridgend is ending production after 40 years and 22 million engines in the south Wales town. Before the closure announcement, there were 1,644 staff employed at the site, most of whom have opted for retraining. More than 120 people will remain on site for a number of months to support the decommissioning. The plant’s… Continue reading ‘Journey into the unknown’ as Bridgend Ford closes
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End of Ford and Bridgend marriage ‘hard to take’
The Ford plant in Bridgend will shut down for the last time later, bringing to a close four decades of production at the site. The closure, announced in June 2019, will have a major impact on the local community in Bridgend, with the loss of hundreds of skilled, well-paid jobs. When opened in May 1980,… Continue reading End of Ford and Bridgend marriage ‘hard to take’
All-Electric Zero Emission Buses from Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract
LOVELAND, Colo., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Communities throughout California can now purchase zero-emission, all-electric (ZEB) shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Continue Reading Lightning Systems offers battery-electric E-450 shuttle buses and other vehicles on the CALACT contract City and county governments,… Continue reading All-Electric Zero Emission Buses from Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract
FEV opens world’s largest high-voltage battery development centre
Professor Stefan Pischinger, President and CEO of FEV Group, inaugurated the world’s largest development and test center for high-voltage batteries for passenger and commercial vehicles on September 25, in the presence of Minister President of the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, Dr. Reiner Haseloff. The durability testing center (known by its German abbreviation eDLP), set up… Continue reading FEV opens world’s largest high-voltage battery development centre
Volkswagen India launches digitally integrated service outlet for used-car business
German automajor Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has launched its digitally integrated service outlets for pre-owned cars christened – Das WeltAuto (DWA) Excellence Centres, through virtual inauguration of five outlets in a day across key cities of Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Cochin and Thrissur. Through this initiative, Volkswagen aims to strengthen its one-stop solution to buy, sell… Continue reading Volkswagen India launches digitally integrated service outlet for used-car business
@Renault: 30 000 000 of LADA000065
On September 24, the 30-millionth LADA car rolled off the Assembly line of AVTOVAZ JSC – it became a red LADA Granta sedan in a special #CLUB series, which will later become an exhibit of the LADA corporate Museum.The anniversary car release ceremony was held in the presence of Luca DE MEO, Chief Executive Officer… Continue reading @Renault: 30 000 000 of LADA000065
@BMW: “We are part of the solution for a sustainable future.”000583
As the strategic partner of Bits & Pretzels, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt will introduce the participants for its RESPOND startup accelerator at Europe’s biggest founders’ festival on 28 September. RESPOND enables the foundation to support young impact-tech entrepreneurs and help them scale their sustainable business models internationally. The programme is implemented in cooperation with UnternehmerTUM.… Continue reading @BMW: “We are part of the solution for a sustainable future.”000583
@BMW: Building for the future: BMW Group enters a new era of R&D with FIZ Nord000582
The heart of the BMW Group’s worldwide R&D network Smart Building as innovation platform for 4800 vehicle developers Space for 100 state-of-the-art test benches and 200 laboratories Flagship for Germany as a location for research with an investment of approx. 1 billion euros Setting the pace of transformation in automotive development Munich. With the FIZ… Continue reading @BMW: Building for the future: BMW Group enters a new era of R&D with FIZ Nord000582
@Ferrari: Ferrari Omologata: a new one-off creation
Fiorano sees the premiere of the10th one-off crafted over a V12 platform Maranello, 25 September 2020 – A unique Ferrari has been seen lapping Fiorano today during a brief yet intense shakedown. While the V12 engine note reverberating around the track may have sounded familiar, the car’s arresting looks are unique although guaranteed to strike… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari Omologata: a new one-off creation
World First Evolvable Super SUV, HiPhi X on Sale for RMB ￥680,000
In producing a mass-market vehicle with all the cutting-edge technologies usually reserved for R&D labs, the team at Human Horizons has faced a number of great challenges. Aside from simply putting pieces together, they have also focused on safety measures, user experience, and visual aesthetics. Led by the three guiding principles of ‘design defined by… Continue reading World First Evolvable Super SUV, HiPhi X on Sale for RMB ￥680,000