Stellantis’ global network of tech centers and testing facilities plays a critical role in meeting Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan goals Latest investments in safety and aerodynamic centers, among other R&D Capex, support Stellantis’ growth in electrification and digital revolution and accelerate move to a sustainable mobility tech company Safety center in Turin, Italy, adds… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Invests €33 Million in Global Testing Hubs for Cutting-Edge Engineering003935
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@Groupe PSA: PR Faurecia accelerates its strategy to become CO2 Neutral by purchasing renewable electricity on site003935
Texte Faurecia, Company of the Group FORVIA, announced today that it has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) with ENGIE and EDP to equip over 150 sites in 22 countries with solar panels. This partnership is a major milestone in Faurecia’s roadmap to become CO2 neutral for its industrial operations (scopes 1 and 2) by 2025.… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Faurecia accelerates its strategy to become CO2 Neutral by purchasing renewable electricity on site003935
South Korea’s Hyundai teams with Michelin to develop EV tires
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Michelin to develop tires optimized for electric vehicles, the South Korean automaker said Monday, part of a push to extend the range of its cars. EVs tend to be heavier than gasoline-powered autos due to the weight of batteries. Hyundai and Michelin look to create new designs and materials for a… Continue reading South Korea’s Hyundai teams with Michelin to develop EV tires
Toyota suppliers signal ambition in agriculture and health care
TOKYO — Several major auto parts suppliers, in particular listed subsidiaries of Japan’s Toyota Motor group, have slipped new ambitions into proposals for their upcoming annual general meetings, with plans to diversify their businesses into sectors including agriculture and health care. Diversification strategies have always been a concern for the management of parts makers in… Continue reading Toyota suppliers signal ambition in agriculture and health care
Renault Group and Minth Group join forces to produce battery casings for electric vehicles assembled in France
Renault Group and Minth Group join forces to produce battery casings for electric vehicles assembled in France Signature for the creation of a joint venture based in France to produce battery casings for electric vehicles. The joint venture will locate this high-tech activity at the ElectriCity’s Ruitz plant. This strategic project will contribute to strengthen… Continue reading Renault Group and Minth Group join forces to produce battery casings for electric vehicles assembled in France
Hydron: Hydrogen-powered, autonomous trucks
The new company Hydron wants to combine autonomous driving with hydrogen propulsion. Hydron has written it not only in its name, but also on the flag: hydrogen as a new source of propulsion. You want to connect this type of drive with autonomous driving and such trucks develop. Hydron’s founder, Mo Chen, is also a… Continue reading Hydron: Hydrogen-powered, autonomous trucks
Finalrentals Opens Toronto Location
Entering Canada will mark the 10th country for Finalrentals. Photo: Finalrentals European car rental brand, Finalrentals, continued the expansion of it’s partner program in Canada, and the affiliate program has been awarded to a local car rental company in Toronto. Announced in a statement, the affiliate was activated after a successful ICRS, International Car Rental… Continue reading Finalrentals Opens Toronto Location
German Handelsblatt: Auto suppliers: Continental diesel affair: The two faces of Wolfgang Reitzle004510
Wolfgang Reitzel The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Continental is always well informed about what is happening at the supplier. In the diesel affair, he has inexplicable memory gaps. (Photo: Linde AG) Wolfgang Reitzle couldn’t believe the number at first. During his testimony at the Hanover public prosecutor’s office on June 1, 2021, senior… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto suppliers: Continental diesel affair: The two faces of Wolfgang Reitzle004510
The Station: Tesla leads in ADAS crashes, gig companies lose battle in MA
Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Your usual host, Kirsten Korosec, is off the grid and hopefully having a fabulous vacation, so I’ll be taking over the newsletter this week. Up first: NHTSA’s report on… Continue reading The Station: Tesla leads in ADAS crashes, gig companies lose battle in MA
German Handelsblatt: Auto suppliers: Continental diesel affair: The two faces of Wolfgang Reitzle004508
Wolfgang Reitzel The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Continental is always well informed about what is happening at the supplier. In the diesel affair, he has inexplicable memory gaps. (Photo: Linde AG) Wolfgang Reitzle couldn’t believe the number at first. During his testimony at the Hanover public prosecutor’s office on June 1, 2021, senior… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto suppliers: Continental diesel affair: The two faces of Wolfgang Reitzle004508