General Motors Co. has informed its white-collar workforce they have to return three days a week to the office starting at the end of January. Specific details of how they return will be worked out between leaders and their teams. The move comes after backlash from workers when an abrupt alert was sent out on… Continue reading GM white-collar employees to return to office 3 days a week Jan. 30
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Driverless car development sets ablaze a bonfire of billions
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‘Automotive lightweighting is nothing but rightweighting’
As environmental legislation becomes more stringent around the world, light weighting metal is a critical component that will allow original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive sector to continue and meet emission targets. The desire for lighter cars directly affects weight and fuel consumption, improving mileage and lowering CO2 emissions. This was the view of… Continue reading ‘Automotive lightweighting is nothing but rightweighting’
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: what you need to know
The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) means some older cars need to pay a fee to enter the capital. Here are all the details. The London ULEZ was introduced in 2019, affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles driving on the streets of the capital. Other cities, such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Oxford, are set to follow… Continue reading London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: what you need to know
Treasury U-turns add further challenges for company car fleets
Fleet stakeholders are demanding urgent policy clarity from the government, claiming the policy U-turns of new chancellor Jeremy Hunt are fuelling uncertainty for company car drivers and fleet managers. Monday’s announcement reversed most of the tax changes set out in the ‘growth plan’ of former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng less than a month ago, hoping to… Continue reading Treasury U-turns add further challenges for company car fleets
Total Energies and Valeo partner to innovate battery cooling in EVs
Global multi-energy company Total Energies and Valeo have announced that they have signed an agreement to develop an innovative way of cooling electric vehicle batteries using a new, very high-performance dielectric fluid. The two companies claim not only would this innovation improve the way electric vehicles are used, but it would also reduce their carbon footprint.… Continue reading Total Energies and Valeo partner to innovate battery cooling in EVs
Ricardo opens state-of-the-art hydrogen test facility in the UK
Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has officially opened its hydrogen test facility at its headquarters in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK. The facility has been designed to leverage and extend Ricardo’s capabilities and expertise in building expertise in zero emissions mobility solutions. It will form part of a global centre of excellence for hydrogen,… Continue reading Ricardo opens state-of-the-art hydrogen test facility in the UK
Employment opportunities open up as automotive market recovers
Tata Elxsi and KPIT- two of the top Indian design and technology service providers to the automotive and related industries are on a hiring spree. This is happening as a result of robust demand that has come after almost two years of stagnation due to pandemic, supply challenges among others. However, some other business sectors are… Continue reading Employment opportunities open up as automotive market recovers
Logistics player CABT inks MOU with Omega Seiki for 500 last-mile vehicles
Gurugram-based Creativity at Best Technologies (CABT) which handles third-party logistics for DHL, Maersk, IKEA, Amazon and Flipkart, has inked a MoU with Faridabad-based Omega Seiki Mobility for 500 electric 3-wheelers Gurugram-based Creativity at Best Technologies (CABT) has inked a memorandum of understanding with Faridabad-based Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) for 500 OSM e3W goods vehicles. These… Continue reading Logistics player CABT inks MOU with Omega Seiki for 500 last-mile vehicles
Delhi Metros’ economical last mile e-rickshaws push clean mobility
Fifty e-rickshaws manufactured by Piaggio India have been pressed into service by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as part of its clean mobility push across eight stations in the state capital’s Dwarka area. At a base price of Rs 10 for the first two kilometres and Rs 5 for every additional kilometre, the DMRC… Continue reading Delhi Metros’ economical last mile e-rickshaws push clean mobility