Category: Automotive

Sila Nanotechnologies Raises $70 Million To Scale Next-Gen Batteries

2 H BY MARK KANE Sila Nanotechnologies secured financing to scale the next-generation of battery materials Sila Nanotechnologies, the company that develops silicon-dominant anode materials that replaces conventional graphite electrodes (recently also in partnership with BMW), raised $70 million in Series D funding. The latest investment round was led by Sutter Hill Ventures. Among new… Continue reading Sila Nanotechnologies Raises $70 Million To Scale Next-Gen Batteries

Waymo Autonomous Car Update: Seeking Perfection In An Imperfect World

August 30th, 2018 by Steve Hanley  Google began its quest to develop autonomous cars nearly 15 years ago when it decided to participate in the first DARPA Grand Challenge in 2004. DARPA itself has been involved in autonomous vehicle research since 1966. Two years ago, the Google self-driving division morphed into Waymo with expectations that… Continue reading Waymo Autonomous Car Update: Seeking Perfection In An Imperfect World

VW boss Diess wants to introduce e-car for managers

The future CO2 limits make carmakers – including Volkswagen. E-cars could provide relief if they come in sufficient numbers on the road. Now VW wants to make its own managers ambassadors of e-mobility. Berlin / Wolfsburg – In the fight for future CO2 limits, the car maker Volkswagen wants to increase the number of electric… Continue reading VW boss Diess wants to introduce e-car for managers

Daimler, Aerotec, Eos pilot plant starts operations for industrial 3D printing process

One year ago, Premium Aerotec, Daimler, and EOS jointly initiated the NextGenAM project to develop the basis of a future system for series production using 3D printing technologies. Now, the partners have achieved a key milestone, with the first pilot plant put into operation at Premium Aerotec in Varel, Germany. As metal 3D printing technology… Continue reading Daimler, Aerotec, Eos pilot plant starts operations for industrial 3D printing process

Continental invests 10 million euro in a Chinese 3D blow molding plant

Continental’s 3D blow molding plant mainly produces 3D blow molded hoses used in high performance turbochargers for automotive OEMs. Germany-based technology company Continental invests 10 million euro (Rs 82 crores) in a 3D blow molding plant in Changshu, China. The plant is set to start its series production in the third quarter of 2018. The plant… Continue reading Continental invests 10 million euro in a Chinese 3D blow molding plant

GAC Motor launches its first overseas subsidiary in Russia

GAC Motor debuts at MIAS in Russia GAC Motor, China’s leading automaker, in the midst of its first debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) has announced the official launch of the company’s first overseas subsidiary in Russia, GAC Motor RUS. It plans to start its operations in Russia by 2019. Zhao Qiuyan, counsellor… Continue reading GAC Motor launches its first overseas subsidiary in Russia

Lucas and McLaren extend technology partnership for further three years

McLaren Group and Lucas are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership for a third time. The three-year agreement sees Lucas continue as McLaren Group Partner: Fit out and Finishing Specialists, enabling continued development and use of cutting edge Lucas technologies. Lucas has recently won the National Technology Award 2018 for manufacturing and construction… Continue reading Lucas and McLaren extend technology partnership for further three years

Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist

Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist, a titan of the automotive industry and a formidable business leader. Our great sporting rivalry and mutual respect in Formula 1 was enhanced by his tenure at the helm of Ferrari. His dedication to Ferrari was equalled by his intellect and forthright approach to business. He was a tough… Continue reading Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist

VW emissions manipulation also extended to petrol cars – Bild am Sonntag

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG.DE) engineers have told investigators that certain petrol engines in VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles can be used to manipulate emissions tests, Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag said. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo A spokesman for Volkswagen… Continue reading VW emissions manipulation also extended to petrol cars – Bild am Sonntag