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Ford Acquires Iconic Michigan Central Station as Centerpiece of New Detroit Campus to Usher in Ford’s Smart, Connected Future
  Ford has acquired the iconic Michigan Central Station and plans to transform it into the centerpiece of a vibrant new campus in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood that will serve as an innovation hub for Ford’s vision for the future of transportation The Corktown campus is a place where Ford and its partners will work on… Continue reading Ford Acquires Iconic Michigan Central Station as Centerpiece of New Detroit Campus to Usher in Ford’s Smart, Connected Future
Michigan Central Station Through The Years
Michigan Central Station framework, circa 1913. Michigan Central Railroad had bought 50 acres of land in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood after the downtown depot – located at Third and Jefferson – could no longer accommodate railroad’s growing business. The first train left the station for Saginaw and Bay City on Dec. 26, 1913; that same day,… Continue reading Michigan Central Station Through The Years
Diesel affair burdened car dealers
19.06.2018 Ι The diesel affair hits workers in car dealerships and car repair shops twice as hard. They sell fewer cars and diesel car owners like to let their frustration on them. Employees in the automotive industry are increasingly suffering from the consequences of the diesel affair. “What is still earned in service, is lost… Continue reading Diesel affair burdened car dealers
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Launches First Retail Demand Note Program
PLANO,Texas (June 19, 2018) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) today announced the launch of TFS’ IncomeDriver Notes TM program, which provides retail investors the opportunity to invest in senior notes issued by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC). This program is the first of its kind for TFS.
Statistics – Resource-Efficient Production Trends
European manufacturers have significantly reduced the environmental impact of vehicle production over the last decade.
Tesla’s new Model 3 assembly line is in a giant tent outside its Fremont factory (TSLA)
Tesla‘s new Model 3 assembly line is in a tent, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday. Musk posted a photo of the assembly line to Twitter on Saturday and said the line was built in three weeks with “minimal resources.” On Monday, Musk described the structure housing the assembly line as “a giant tent.” “Needed… Continue reading Tesla’s new Model 3 assembly line is in a giant tent outside its Fremont factory (TSLA)
Statistics – Per Capita EU Production
Per Capita EU Production 19/06/2018 Tweet LinkedIn Like +1 The EU auto industry produces an average of 7.8 vehicles per worker annually. Categories Production EU Production Per Capita EU Production Interactive Infographics
China Is Developing New GB/T Fast Charging Standard At 900 kW
23 M BY MARK KANE According to the State Grid Corporation of China’s (SGCC) presentation, cited by the CHAdeMO General Assembly, China is developing a new version of GB/T fast charging standard. The envisioned spec indicates power output beyond anything we’ve seen thus far – 900 kW at 1,500 V and 600 A! Currently, GB/T… Continue reading China Is Developing New GB/T Fast Charging Standard At 900 kW
Statistics – Commercial Vehicles EU
Commercial Vehicles EU 19/06/2018 Tweet LinkedIn Like +1 2.6 million commercial vehicle were produced in the European Union in 2017. Categories Production EU Production Commercial Vehicles EU Interactive Infographics