Category: Automotive

UK commercial vehicle production rises 92.2% in February but still below pre-pandemic levels

25 March 2022 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British CV production rises 92.2% but remains -10.3% down on pre-pandemic levels. Production for domestic and overseas markets increases by 96.9% and 87.9% respectively, with more than half of output shipped abroad. Sector calls for government action on energy costs to secure full recovery and long-term competitiveness and… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production rises 92.2% in February but still below pre-pandemic levels

UK car production falls for eighth consecutive month as global chip shortage persist

UK car production falls -41.3% in February to 61,657 units as global chip shortage persists. One-in-four cars made either an electric or hybrid vehicle, totalling 15,905 units. As global economic headwinds hold back recovery, sector calls for urgent action to alleviate soaring business energy costs and encourage investment. UK car production fell -41.3% in February,… Continue reading UK car production falls for eighth consecutive month as global chip shortage persist

@VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

Joby Aviation, Lilium, Volocopter, Archer, Vertical Aerospace, Electra.aero —the list of companies that have raised billions of dollars to make air taxis with electric drives widely available to the public as a means of transportation has lengthened continuously in 2021. Around 100 manufacturers worldwide have entered the race to present the first functioning business model. Common to all… Continue reading @VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

@VW Group: Action in a winter wonderland004811

In 2021, Porsche announced a partnership with Rita Arnaus, one of the world’s leading kitesurfers. As Spanish champion and 2021 Vice World Freestyle Champion, the 26-year-old is now a familiar sight to millions of extreme sports fans, riding big waves from southern Europe to South America. Kitesurfer Rita Arnaus As part of her introduction to… Continue reading @VW Group: Action in a winter wonderland004811

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BRINGS SUPPLY CHAIN VETERAN ON BOARD

Fisher, who most recently served as senior director of global strategic sourcing at Krispy Kreme before joining Shipley, brings more than 20 years of experience in food manufacturing and food service. Prior to his tenure at Krispy Kreme, he spent 17 years at Pillsbury/General Mills in several leadership roles, including senior manager of sourcing. At… Continue reading SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BRINGS SUPPLY CHAIN VETERAN ON BOARD

Ford Next and the autonomous driving unit

The manufacturer Ford has announced a new department to take care of new technologies and autonomous driving. The new department for new technologies and autonomous driving at ford should accelerate the development in these areas. CEO Faley founded Ford Next last year, which was headed by Franck Louis-Victor. This also includes participation in the start-up… Continue reading Ford Next and the autonomous driving unit

China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles

A year ago Tesla dismissed the alternative path of electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. In fact, China is pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to regular vehicle charging, with the government throwing its weight behind several companies advancing the technology. Four companies – automakers Nio… Continue reading China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles

JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory

Jaguar Land Rover and battery supplier Envision AESC are in talks to supply cells for electric Range Rover and Land Rover models, the Financial Times has reported.  The potential partnership could lead to the construction of a new gigafactory in the UK, which is JLR’s preferred location, but sites in Spain and Hungary are also… Continue reading JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory