A Panasonic battery VP explains the biggest challenge her team faces as it prepares for a huge wave of electric cars

Panasonic executive Celina Mikolajczak said on Tuesday that increasing production capacity is the biggest challenge the company’s electric-vehicle battery division faces right now. That’s partly the result of a supply chain for raw materials that’s concentrated in a small number of companies, Mikolajczak said. The auto industry is planning a major increase in EV production… Continue reading A Panasonic battery VP explains the biggest challenge her team faces as it prepares for a huge wave of electric cars

Ford unveils E-Transit electric cargo van with 126 miles of range and $45,000 price tag

Ford unveiled the all-electric version of its popular Transit delivery van, with connected vehicle technology to help commercial fleet owners better manage their cargo operations. The E-Transit will have a smaller battery and less range than most passenger EVs released in recent years, but Ford insists that it will be more than sufficient to meet… Continue reading Ford unveils E-Transit electric cargo van with 126 miles of range and $45,000 price tag

Tenneco Announces Intention to Offer Senior Secured Notes

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) (“Tenneco”) today announced that it intends, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer (the “Offering”) $500 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”).  The Notes will be guaranteed by each of Tenneco’s subsidiaries that guarantees its credit… Continue reading Tenneco Announces Intention to Offer Senior Secured Notes

Plasman Group Announces Global Rebrand

Prior division names, including A-Brite Plating, A.P. Plasman, Build-A-Mold, Plastal and Thermotech, will now be united under one global brand name. It marks an exciting milestone for the company, as Plasman CEO David Wiskel explains. “It is not only about the name change, but an opportunity to reflect on everything our history has afforded us… Continue reading Plasman Group Announces Global Rebrand

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Nissan contribution to Renault’s Q3 2020 earnings000132

November 12th, 2020Nissan contributes – € 30 million for third quarter 2020 to Renault’s earningsNissan released today its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (April 1st, 2020 to March 31th, 2021).Nissan’s results, published in Japanese accounting standards, for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (July 1st to September 30th, 2020), after… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Nissan contribution to Renault’s Q3 2020 earnings000132

@Ford: Built Ford Tough Ford Ranger Unlocks Access to the Great Outdoors With Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly 4×4, Locking Rear Differential and Impressive Off-Road Capability

DUBAI, UAE, November 12, 2020 – With traditional family getaways across the region disrupted this year, many people are exploring holiday experiences closer to home. Internet searches for “staycation” in the region have risen significantly over the past six months as more and more people take the time to explore their local areas. For some,… Continue reading @Ford: Built Ford Tough Ford Ranger Unlocks Access to the Great Outdoors With Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly 4×4, Locking Rear Differential and Impressive Off-Road Capability

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz will in future only source battery cells with cobalt & lithium

Mercedes-Benz AG is fulfilling its responsibility as part of the sustainability offensive and is relying on sustainable supply chains for its electric vehicle fleet. Respect and protection of human rights and of the environment have the highest priority. Sourcing of cobalt and lithium exclusively from certified mines makes Mercedes-Benz AG a pioneer for the first… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz will in future only source battery cells with cobalt & lithium

@niche: NETE: NET ELEMENT ANNOUNCES LOI FOR REVERSE MERGER WITH MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, MAKER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES000289

06/16/2020 By Lisa Thompson NASDAQ:NETE READ THE FULL NETE RESEARCH REPORT This morning, Net Element (NASDAQ:NETE) announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a triangular reverse merger with Mullen Technologies a private company based in California. The survivor company will be named Mullen Technologies, the ticker will be changed, and the payment processing business is to… Continue reading @niche: NETE: NET ELEMENT ANNOUNCES LOI FOR REVERSE MERGER WITH MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, MAKER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES000289