Category: Automotive

Ford races toward all-electric future in Europe, chooses Spanish plant for next-gen EVs

Ford in Europe has announced another move toward an all-electric future, confirming that it has chosen its plant in Valencia, Spain, as the preferred site to assemble vehicles based on a next-generation electric vehicle architecture. Pending product approval, the Valencia plant could produce breakthrough electric and connected vehicles beginning later this decade. The next-generation architecture… Continue reading Ford races toward all-electric future in Europe, chooses Spanish plant for next-gen EVs

Ford extends production at Chennai to end-July

Ford India has decided extended its production schedule to the end of July as the company continues its discussions on the severance package it is offering to employees, according to a PTI report. The plant was slated to shut down at the end of June. A Ford union member said, “ “We have been asking… Continue reading Ford extends production at Chennai to end-July

Clean Technica: Tesla Invites New Round Of Californians To Enroll In Virtual Power Plant002075

How could you resist the offer to become a part of the largest distributed battery in the world and help keep California’s energy clean and reliable? That persuasive language is part of an invitation that Tesla has offered recently with the launch of its new virtual power plant in partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Invites New Round Of Californians To Enroll In Virtual Power Plant002075

Ford’s ‘self-inflicted’ recalls, warranty costs put automaker at competitive disadvantage

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Brumos Racing to run Porsche with Airtech 3D printed upgrades at iconic Pikes Peak hillclimb

Floridian race outfit Brumos Racing has unveiled plans to run a 3D printing-optimized Porsche at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.  Composite tooling manufacturer Airtech Advanced Materials Group has 3D printed molds and end-use parts for the team’s GT2 RS Clubsport, which is set to take part in the 100th running of the event… Continue reading Brumos Racing to run Porsche with Airtech 3D printed upgrades at iconic Pikes Peak hillclimb

Bird gets a warning from the NYSE because its stock price is too low

Scooter and micromobility company Bird has to fly at a slightly higher altitude — at least if it wants to keep its New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing. The company issued a press release on Friday noting that it had received word from the NYSE that its share price was “not in compliance” with the… Continue reading Bird gets a warning from the NYSE because its stock price is too low