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In Japan, Nissan shareholders have rallied against … the French

Hiroto Saikawa will have finally had a good day. The CEO of Nissan, whose the future at the helm of the company is increasingly questioned , had planned to let its shareholders express their annoyance at the general meeting. Since the fall of Carlos Ghosn, the value of their shares has plummeted by 30% over… Continue reading In Japan, Nissan shareholders have rallied against … the French

Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +6.5% five months into 2019; +8.5% in May

Brussels, 25 June 2019 – In May 2019, commercial vehicle registrations continued to increase in the EU (+8.5%), marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. Total new commercial vehicles In May 2019, commercial vehicle registrations continued to increase in the EU (+8.5%), marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. Demand was sustained across all segments,… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +6.5% five months into 2019; +8.5% in May

Harald Krüger: BMW wants to accelerate electric car plans

BMW wants to have 25 electrified models in the program in 2023 Previously, this has been planned for 2025, but CEO Harald Krüger reportedly wants faster electric cars introduce. June 25, 2019, 7:56 am, Andreas Donath BMW i3 (Image: BMW) BMW plans according to a report of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), two years earlier… Continue reading Harald Krüger: BMW wants to accelerate electric car plans

UPDATE 4-Nissan pours cold water on hopes for quick fix to Renault strain

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Nissan Motor on Tuesday threw cold water on hopes for a quick fix to its strained relations with France’s Renault SA, saying inequality between the partners could unravel their two-decade-old automaking alliance. FILE PHOTO: Nissan President and Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa attends a news conference at its global headquarters building… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Nissan pours cold water on hopes for quick fix to Renault strain

Hyundai backs Aurora to develop driverless systems for Kia and Hyundai models

A Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicle with Aurora self-driving systems.AuroraHyundai Motor Group is investing in Aurora, a developer of self-driving technology for autos, with a plan to bring the systems to Hyundai and Kia models.
The companies have been working for the past year to develop and integrate the “Aurora Driver” into Hyundai's NEXO fuel cell vehicles as well as on other projects.
It's an extension of an existing partnership and furthers the work that large auto manufacturers are doing with developers of driverless technology. General Motors acquired Cruise in 2016, and Ford took a stake in Argo.ai the following year. Aurora still aims to provide autonomous systems to many different players.
On Monday, Aurora announced a partnership with Fiat Chrysler to develop self-driving vehicles for corporate clients. It also works with Chinese electric vehicle maker Byton.
Aurora CEO Chris UrmsonAuroraIn a statement, Aurora co-founder and chief product officer Sterling Anderson — previously the director of Autopilot programs at Tesla — said the company's aim with its partners is to “deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.” After reportedly failing to acquire Aurora last summer, Volkswagen concluded a partnership with the company on Tuesday.
Aurora employs lidar, or light ranging and detection sensors, as part of its autonomous systems. That's different than Tesla, which uses cameras and radar primarily to power its “full self-driving” and Autopilot features.
Led by CEO Chris Urmson, former technical lead of Google's self-driving efforts, Aurora has raised at least $700 million in funding. Other investors include Amazon, Greylock, Sequoia, Shell Energy's venture group and T. Rowe Price. The size of Hyundai's investment wasn't disclosed.
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“IG Metall remains committed to strengthening the collective bargaining agreement, especially in East Germany”

Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of the IG Metall, on the fruitlessly ended talks on the approximation of working hours in East Germany Go to source

Employers refuse equalization of working conditions in the East

Since March, the IG Metall talks with the employers for the adjustment of working hours in the East German metal industry to the West. Thirty years after the fall of the Wall, the East German metalworkers still work three hours longer than their counterparts in the West: 38 instead of 35 hours a week. The… Continue reading Employers refuse equalization of working conditions in the East

Hyundai rides on top with new double-decker electric bus

If converting city buses to electric power is one of the most effective ways to reduce harmful pollution from particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in cities an even more effective way is to double the number of people they can carry.

London has begun converting its iconic double-decker buses to electric models made by China's BYD, and now Hyundai plans to jump into the fray with a new bus that can carry 70 passengers—not quite double what a regular bus can carry but about 1.5 times the capacity, Hyundai says.

The company introduced its new double-decker at the Land, Infrastructure, and Technology Fair in Korea last month.

READ THIS: First all-electric London double-decker bus in service; made in China by BYD

Hyundai says it has a range of about 188 miles and can fully recharge its liquid-cooled 384-kilowatt-hour in an hour and a quarter.

Its primary motivation comes from a 321-horsepower motor on the independently-sprung drive axle as well as a smaller motor to recover electricity on the third axle.

The bus is 42 feet long and just over 13 feet tall. The third axle also steers to give the bus more precise steering in tight maneuvers.

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It can accommodate 11 passengers seated on the main floor, including two “fixed-in-space” wheelchairs, and 59 more passengers on top. The floor on the bottom slides out for wheelchair access.

In a page from its recent automotive releases, Hyundai notes that the new bus will include electronic stability control, automatic emergency braking, and automatic lane assistance—perhaps even more important safety features for carrying 70 people, almost 60 of them six feet in the air.

CHECK OUT: LA gets first double-decker electric city bus

“The double-decker electric bus is an environmentally friendly vehicle optimized for global eco-friendly trends,” said ByoungWoo Hwang, Head of Commercial Vehicle Advanced Engineering team at Hyundai Motor. “This will not only ultimately improve the air quality, but also contribute greatly to easing commuting hour traffic congestion by accommodating more passengers.”

Los Angeles has also introduced its first electric double-decker bus on a commuter route from Pasadena to downtown.

ANDRITZ to supply continuous annealing and processing lines for automotive sheets in China

GRAZ, 19-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ to supply two continuous annealing and processing lines to Qinghai Zhuofeng New Material Co., Ltd. in China. The new lines each with an annual capacity of 110,000 tons.

Start-up for line 1 is scheduled for the second quarter of 2021 and line 2 for the second quarter of 2022, respectively.

The new continuous annealing and processing lines which are equipped with a range of different coating technologies (Ti/Zr as well as Arconic 951) will produce high-quality, flat aluminum product for the automotive industry. These coating technologies will be applied flexibly and with fast and easy change-over to suit the various needs of the automotive industry. The lines are also designed for lowest operating cost and prepared for installation of advanced recovery technologies from ANDRITZ. The ANDRITZ scope of supply also comprises automation and commissioning.

Established in July 2017, Qinghai Zhuofeng is located in Ganhe Industrial Park, Xining (national level) Economic and Technological Development Zone. The total investment is 1.6 billion yuan, covering 8 km2, with an expected annual sales volume of 5.5 billion yuan.

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Michael Buchbauer
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michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ

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Autocar confidential: Seat phones it in, Hyundai-Kia tries some DIY and more

In this week’s edition of Autocar confidential, we hear why Hyundai and Kia are bringing interior production entirely in-house, what’s wrong with Jaguar XE sales and more. New Jag’s a sales drag Frustration over the comparatively low sales of the Jaguar XE continues to bubble among senior officials. Outgoing design chief Ian Callum called the situation “a source of… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Seat phones it in, Hyundai-Kia tries some DIY and more