Porsche hits the gas on synthetic fuel with $75M investment

Porsche announced Wednesday a $75 million investment in the industrial production of eFuels, a synthetic low-carbon complement to its plans to electrify 80% of its model lineup by 2030. Porsche, which wants to go carbon-neutral by the end of the decade, said at a briefing that the technology could enable the automaker to continue producing… Continue reading Porsche hits the gas on synthetic fuel with $75M investment

Aurora launches autonomous freight pilot with Werner, expands terminal network

Aurora Innovation is launching its third autonomous freight pilot in Texas. Starting this week, Aurora Driver-powered trucks will haul loads for Werner Enterprises, a transportation and logistics company, between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas. The startup is already hauling freight for Uber Freight customers and for FedEx, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier. LTL freight refers… Continue reading Aurora launches autonomous freight pilot with Werner, expands terminal network

@FCA: Planta de Estampados Toluca

Planta de Estampados Toluca  Carretera México-Toluca, Km 60.5, Zona Industrial, Toluca, México. Tel. (722) 279-50-00 Superficie: 25,468 metros cuadrados. Productos:Paneles de carrocería para  Jeep Compass. Personal: Más de 300 Sindicato: SINDICATO NACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES DE LA INDUSTRIA AUTOMOTRIZ INTEGRADA, SIMILARES Y CONEXOS DE LA REPUBLICA MEXICANA (CTM). Historia de la Planta: Inició operaciones el 9 de diciembre de1968. En sus instalaciones… Continue reading @FCA: Planta de Estampados Toluca

Torc Robotics opens technology and development center in Stuttgart

Autonomous Trucking Company Working to Commercialize Self-Driving Trucks Within the Decade BLACKSBURG, Va., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany. Torc is a leader in SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles. Torc Europe GmbH will tap… Continue reading Torc Robotics opens technology and development center in Stuttgart

Toyoda Gosei to Establish New Airbag Plant in South China

KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) will establish a new plant in Guangdong Province, China, to enhance its production network for airbags and steering wheels, its major products, in China, where the automobile market continues to grow. The new plant will be established as a branch plant of Toyoda Gosei Group company Toyoda Gosei… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei to Establish New Airbag Plant in South China

New Ford electric crossover to spearhead brand’s EV offensive

Ford has outlined its plans for further electric cars in Europe by revealing a new ‘start-up’ business unit called Ford Model e, which will deliver three new electric SUVs by 2024. Ford has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group to secure access to VW’s MEB platform for electric cars, which will form the basis of… Continue reading New Ford electric crossover to spearhead brand’s EV offensive

New all-electric Ford Puma SUV to arrive in 2024

A new fully-electric version of the popular Ford Puma SUV will arrive in 2024, as part of Ford’s ‘Model e’ electrification plan which includes two larger EV SUV models and four new electric vans. Auto Express understands that the Puma EV will share some componentry with the forthcoming electric versions of the Transit Courier and… Continue reading New all-electric Ford Puma SUV to arrive in 2024

@AML: Introducing the new V12 Vantage: A spectacular finale for an iconic bloodline000241

New V12 Vantage celebrates proud history of V12-engined sportscars Driving dynamics honed to deliver utmost performance and unmatched enjoyment Limited to 333 units globally and a closed order book due to unprecedented demand The final time a 5.2 litre Twin Turbo V12 will be fitted to the Vantage Outputs of 700PS and 753Nm make this… Continue reading @AML: Introducing the new V12 Vantage: A spectacular finale for an iconic bloodline000241

@AML: Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt000240

Two British engineering leaders combine to co-create future battery technology Collaboration targeting new high performance standards in electric vehicles, as Aston Martin seeks to create the most desirable ultra-luxury performance EV 07 March 2022 – Gaydon, UK:  Aston Martin has moved another step forward in its journey to electrification, with an agreement to develop bespoke… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt000240