Category: Automotive

PSA aftermarket presents its new products at the Equip’Auto international trade fair

Distrigo now distributes Opel and Vauxhall parts, is expanding its product range and opening new Distrigo hubs abroad Service Box Multi-brand, the new online multi-brand catalogue, is deployed in 86 countries Eurorepar Car Service is extending its range of services and pursuing its international development Distrigo is strengthening its 360° product offer The range of… Continue reading PSA aftermarket presents its new products at the Equip’Auto international trade fair

Decision on Turkey plant postponed, VW tells Tanjug

The Volkswagen board of directors has postponed a decision on the construction of a new car plant in Turkey over Ankara’s military action in Syria, a source in the German automotive concern has told Tanjug.The plant, worth between 1.2 bln and 1.5 bln euros, was to be built near Izmir and hire up to 4,000 people.Serbia and several countries in the region were also vying to land the investment.

Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bike

Harley-Davidson has halted production of its first electric motorbike after finding a glitch in its charging system. The company began shipping the £28,995 105-horsepower LiveWire bikes to dealers in the US last month. It says existing bikes are safe but must be charged at dealerships, which will take an hour, rather than using the lower-voltage… Continue reading Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bike

Department of Urban Planning & Municipalities (DPM), Abu Dhabi, and Tech Mahindra launch Blockchain Solution for Land Registry

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Department of Urban Planning & Municipalities (DPM), Abu Dhabi, and Tech Mahindra launch Blockchain Solution for Land Registry

Enhance citizen services by increasing transparency and traceability of records, security, and ensuring easy archival of data

Abu Dhabi, New Delhi – October 6th 2019: Tech Mahindra Ltd. a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions, has announced today a partnership with the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM), a leading UAE Government entity to launch a Blockchain solution for Land Registry using SmartHub Application. The solution will enhance citizen services by increasing transparency and traceability of records, security, and ensuring easy archival of data.

The solution will enable digital transformation of land registry – it will decrease the processing time related to Land Registry related transactions and create value which can bring benefits to citizens and multiple entities associated with municipalities (like property developers, banks).

Speaking on the occasion, on behalf of Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, Ahmad Abdolsamad AlHammadi – CIO Abu Dhabi Municipality, said, “The government and private sectors in Abu Dhabi are working together to achieve the digital transformation agenda led by the government. We believe in proactively embracing new age technologies and delivering better citizen experiences to the residents of Abu Dhabi. The implementation of next gen technologies like Blockchain and SmartHub digital services will help serving a wider segment of citizens enhancing customer happiness, quality of life and accessibility of our services. This is a beginning of many more services that we plan to roll out during the course of the year.”

All the property related documents issued by the municipalities will be stored in Blockchain and can be tracked through Blockchain nods extended to different entities. SmartHub application using Blockchain will also provide benefits in services like Buying Resale Property and Tenancy Contract Verification etc.

Ram Ramachandran, General Manager and Head of Middle East & Africa, Tech Mahindra, said, “We are delighted to be a strategic digital and technology partner to Department of Urban Planning & Municipalities (DPM) in the journey towards enhanced government to citizen experience. The Blockchain program for Land Registry demonstrates the progressive nature of the Abu Dhabi government. Tech Mahindra is committed to enable its customers in digital transformation roadmap, build and deliver of cutting-edge technology solutions and services that address real world problems and meet customer’s evolving and dynamic needs.”

As part of the TechMNxt charter, Tech Mahindra is focused on building an ecosystem that supports collaboration in the real sense and provides enhanced experience to customers globally be leveraging next generation technologies. As a step in this direction, Tech Mahindra has collaborated with some of the finest start-ups, working with academia, drawing from the millennial workforce, and jointly creating cutting-edge technology solutions with partners.

About DPM

The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM), initiate, drive and support Abu Dhabi's urban development strategy. By transferring DPM vision and overarching principles to physical settings, DPM develops strategic plans that are designed to shape the Emirate. The vision is built on a comprehensive analysis of the urban fabric, land availability and its best use, environmental issues, mobility, infrastructure and urban services that need to be integrated in our Emirate-wide planning strategy.

As Information Technology spreads its wings to touch every sector and segment, the governments across the world are seen leading in terms of embracing the digital technologies in order to improve their citizen services. Backed by the progressive leadership, UAE is one of the key countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which is leveraging the power of Information Technology to leapfrog in its technology transformation journey.

About Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates and the Society to Rise™. We are a USD 4.9 billion company with 125,700+ professionals across 90 countries, helping 941 global customers including Fortune 500 companies. Our convergent, digital, design experiences, innovation platforms and reusable assets connect across a number of technologies to deliver tangible business value and experiences to our stakeholders. Tech Mahindra is the highest ranked Non-U.S. company in the Forbes Global Digital 100 list (2018) and in the Forbes Fab 50 companies in Asia (2018).

We are part of the USD 21 billion Mahindra Group that employs more than 200,000 people in over 100 countries. The Group operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, after-market, information technology and vacation ownership.

We have been present in the Middle East region for over 20 years with offices in 6 countries in GCC offering digital and technology services to our customers in the region.

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Motiv Power Systems Secures $60 Million to Scale EPIC All-Electric Chassis, Establish Detroit Operations

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The leading provider of all-electric medium-duty chassis for buses and trucks, Motiv Power Systems announced today it has secured $60 Million in equity funding. The Series B round of investment was led by investors GMAG Holdings Corp. and Winnebago. These funds will support the overall growth of… Continue reading Motiv Power Systems Secures $60 Million to Scale EPIC All-Electric Chassis, Establish Detroit Operations

Iconic Name Morris Returns With An All-New Electric Van

The iconic name will lend itself to an all-electric commercial vehicle. One of Britain’s most iconic commercial vehicles is returning with a distinctly 21st-century twist. Morris Commercial, a Worcestershire-based start-up firm, is resurrecting the Morris J-Type as the Morris JE – an all-electric van that is inspired by the 1948 original, but is far from… Continue reading Iconic Name Morris Returns With An All-New Electric Van

10/15/2019Electric traction motors from MAHLE—scalable and zeroemissions

Electric traction motors from MAHLE—scalable and zeroemissions

Stuttgart/Germany, October 10, 2019 – MAHLE offers manufacturers of electric vehicles sophisticated drive solutions with maximum performance. MAHLE traction motors are suitable for all applications: for mild and full hybrid vehicles and for vehicles with a range extender, as well as for purely batterypowered vehicles or fuel cell vehicles and even two-wheelers. Traction motors from MAHLE make e-mobility reliable and affordable. High power density, efficiency, and a flexible design provide decisive sales arguments for the end consumer: more driving pleasure, long cruising range, and low purchase price.

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Press release [PDF; 248 KB]Press picture [JPG; 4002 KB] MAHLE offers a wide portfolio of traction motors for passenger cars and two-wheelersHigh power density, efficiency, and flexible design are hallmarks of MAHLE traction motorsMAHLE offers traction motors in voltages ranging from 48 to 800 volts, with high power density, a robust design, and optimized cooling. At high power densities and speeds, MAHLE’s wideranging expertise in thermal management is especially effective. MAHLE is continuously developing new technologies to further increase the long-term performance of the motors.
MAHLE traction motors are also available in various designs, thus guaranteeing optimal packaging. They cover a performance range of up to 250 kilowatts.
Up to 40 kilowatts for 48-volt applicationsThe replacement of the 12-volt electrical system by a 48-volt system is already underway for passenger cars. This means that MAHLE 48-volt drive motors are now not only suitable for urban mobility applications, but also for heavy vehicles. It will thus be possible to use 48-volt drives in high-performance or heavy vehicles—e.g., as a mild hybrid—in the future. The major advantage is that the 48-volt drives remain below the voltage limit of 60 volts, eliminating the need for various safety precautions and complicated connector plugs. The costs for the motor and power electronics can also be reduced by about 25 percent in comparison with a high-voltage solution. To further expand the range of application of 48-volt systems, MAHLE has developed a traction motor that has an output of up to 40 kilowatts and is thus able to deliver up to 80 kilowatts to the wheels from a drive unit consisting of two motors.
Two-wheeler drive motors from MAHLE for scooters or pedelecs With integrated high-energy permanent magnets and low-loss materials, two-wheeler drive motors from MAHLE power scooters or pedelecs at over 90 percent efficiency. The motor torque characteristics are especially suitable for direct-belt drive applications and for various transmission solutions. The inverters used achieve an efficiency of 97 percent, are able to regenerate, and, thanks to their field-oriented vector controls, ensure dynamic and quiet driving behavior with maximum efficiency. They are ideal for applications in which space, weight, and efficiency are of high relevance.
Lifestyle meets performance – MAHLE in the pedelecWith the acquisition of ebikemotion® , MAHLE has continued to grow in all areas relating to compact and lightweight rear wheel hub motors, batteries, electronic control units, and other pedelec components that can be integrated unobtrusively into the bicycle. The hardware is supplemented by an integrated connectivity solution featuring mobile and web-based apps. The MAHLE ebikemotion® system is particularly suitable for use in lightweight racing bikes, gravel bikes, and city bikes.
About MAHLE MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Christopher Rimmele
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12374
Fax: +49 711 501-13700
christopher.rimmele@mahle.com

One-third of car firms have cut jobs amid Brexit uncertainty

Automotive industry Survey reveals divestment and relocation as industry warns against no-deal departure Workers at the Nissan car factory in Sunderland. The firm has said a no-deal Brexit would jeopardise its European operation. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian One in three car firms are cutting jobs and one in eight have divested from their UK businesses… Continue reading One-third of car firms have cut jobs amid Brexit uncertainty

Mazda Publishes Mazda Sustainability Report 2019 and Annual Report 2019

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 15, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation published the Mazda Sustainability Report 2019(1) in Japanese and Annual Report 2019(2) in English and Japanese on the company’s website. The English version of the Sustainability Report will be published in November. Highlights of the Sustainability Report 2019 Top Message– Discusses the progress… Continue reading Mazda Publishes Mazda Sustainability Report 2019 and Annual Report 2019