ABB, a longstanding supplier to Volvo Cars, is to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to help the Swedish car maker build the next generation of electric vehicles and achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. “The automotive industry’s historic transformation, driven by increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles and a desire to operate more… Continue reading ABB to supply 1,300 robots to Volvo to build next-gen EVs
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ABB to supply 1,300 robots to Volvo to build next-gen EVs
ABB, a longstanding supplier to Volvo Cars, is to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to help the Swedish car maker build the next generation of electric vehicles and achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. “The automotive industry’s historic transformation, driven by increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles and a desire to operate more… Continue reading ABB to supply 1,300 robots to Volvo to build next-gen EVs
Iveco Bus wins 120-million-euro order for 153 electric buses from Milan city
Iveco Bus, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of Iveco Group, has signed a contract to supply 153 new electric buses to Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM), Milan’s public transport company, marking a major milestone in the city’s transition to sustainable mobility. The contract, worth more than 120 million euros, is part of ATM’s strategic… Continue reading Iveco Bus wins 120-million-euro order for 153 electric buses from Milan city
Iveco Bus wins 120-million-euro order for 153 electric buses from Milan city
Iveco Bus, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of Iveco Group, has signed a contract to supply 153 new electric buses to Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM), Milan’s public transport company, marking a major milestone in the city’s transition to sustainable mobility. The contract, worth more than 120 million euros, is part of ATM’s strategic… Continue reading Iveco Bus wins 120-million-euro order for 153 electric buses from Milan city
London earns £8.5m from pavement parking fines in 2023
London councils have earned nearly £8.5 million from pavement parking fines in 2023, according to data obtained by Autocar. A Freedom of Information request uncovered that in the 12 months leading up to November, £8,443,068 was earned by councils in London from penalty charge notices (PCNs) given to drivers who parked on a pavement. Newham… Continue reading London earns £8.5m from pavement parking fines in 2023
What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Drivers of Tesla vehicles will automatically receive the software updates the company is issuing to address concerns from federal auto safety regulators about its driver-assistance system, Autopilot. The updates, which Tesla will send to cars over cellular networks, will include new warnings and checks to make sure drivers are paying attention to the road and… Continue reading What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Aston Martin’s F1 Season Went Zoom, Then Sputtered
A year ago, Lawrence Stroll, team owner of Aston Martin, was far from achieving his aspirations. Twelve months later, Fernando Alonso outlined the difference in performance between last year’s team and this year’s. “It has been a historical season for Aston Martin, and for myself, eight finishes on the podium, more than 200 points, nearly… Continue reading Aston Martin’s F1 Season Went Zoom, Then Sputtered
Two Storied Names in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, Seek to Bounce Back
Ferrari and Mercedes are two of the oldest, grandest and most successful teams in Formula 1. In 2022, their hopes of more world championships were dashed by Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team. This year, things got even worse. Where Ferrari won four times last season, in 2023 the Italian team won just a… Continue reading Two Storied Names in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, Seek to Bounce Back
U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China
The Biden administration has been trying to jump-start the domestic supply chain for electric vehicles so cleaner cars can be made in the United States. But the experience of one Texas company, whose plans to help make an all-American electric vehicle were upended by China, highlights the stakes involved as the administration finalizes rules governing… Continue reading U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China
McLaren F1 Team Is No Longer Caught in the Middle
McLaren started Formula 1’s 2023 season slowly. It did not score a top-10 finish in the opening two events, but it has since emerged as the nearest challenger to dominant Red Bull. “It’s been one hell of a turnaround,” said Oscar Piastri, one of McLaren’s drivers. The team, which was fifth in 2022 with 159… Continue reading McLaren F1 Team Is No Longer Caught in the Middle