A new factory to supply battery materials to electric vehicles will be built in Warren, creating jobs that will pay an average of $40 an hour. Graphex Technologies and Emerald Energy Solutions said Tuesday they will build a 150,000 square-foot graphite processing facility at Emerald Business Park on Hoover Road near 8 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway. The facility, which will cost $50… Continue reading New auto supplier factory to be built in Warren, create high-paying jobs
Category: US Motoring Press
Ford CEO says automaker needs ‘totally different talent’ to meet goals. Here’s why
Finding balance at Ford Motor Co. right now is, well, delicate. Wall Street has applauded recent restructuring changes while some workers cringe. The “disruption at the human level” will be “very difficult” as the legacy automaker continues making dramatic staff changes designed to help the company compete in an increasingly dynamic environment, Ford CEO Jim Farley said this month. Go to Source
Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team
In its ongoing effort to add muscle to the Ford leadership team, the Dearborn automaker announced Monday two key hires including another high-profile executive from Apple. This is all part of the evolution of Ford Blue, Ford Model e and Ford Pro, divisions that focus on the gasoline-powered vehicles, electrification and technology and business clients, respectively, that Ford CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team
Ford hires two new execs, moves top HR official to new role in internal combustion engine business
Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced the hiring of two new executives as well as the appointment of a longtime company leader to a new role. Kiersten Robinson, Ford’s top human resources executive and a 27-year employee of the company, has been tapped to lead the family vehicles division of Ford Blue, the automaker’s new… Continue reading Ford hires two new execs, moves top HR official to new role in internal combustion engine business
GM to create new import business in China
General Motors Co. is forming a startup within the automaker that will import premium vehicles to China, the company confirmed Monday. “The new business is being built from the ground up and will enjoy a high level of autonomy,” GM spokesman David Barnas said in a statement. “We are inviting talent from across industries to join… Continue reading GM to create new import business in China
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
The Aston Martin Valkyrie made its dynamic debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, completing two runs of the Sakhir International circuit. The hypercar, which is limited to track-only driving, completed its first run ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session before rounding the circuit again on Sunday before the race. The AMR Pro is driven… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a new portable charging device called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) that is powered by batteries recovered from the I-Pace electric SUV. The ESS has integrated solar panels and comes fitted with Type 2 connectors to charge EVs. It has been… Continue reading Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Most of the headlines surrounding EV technology relate to advances in battery technology, performance and range. But one of the most important bits in an EV’s drivetrain, the inverter, is often overlooked. McLaren Applied Technology, Nio, Equipmake and BorgWarner have all recently announced new, compact 800V inverter technology that’s capable of significantly increasing the range… Continue reading Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma
Ford has outlined its plans for further electric cars in Europe by revealing a new ‘start-up’ business unit called Ford Model e, which will deliver three new electric SUVs by 2024. Two of these new all-electric models will be built at the firm’s Cologne factory, which is currently undergoing a $2bn transformation from being the… Continue reading Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma
Lucid Motors Will Produce Fewer Cars Than Expected
Lucid Motors, a fledgling maker of electric cars, on Monday significantly scaled back its production goals for the year, citing supply chain problems. The company disclosed the new targets as part of its 2021 earnings report and will most likely disappoint investors who had seen the company as a serious challenger to Tesla. Lucid shares… Continue reading Lucid Motors Will Produce Fewer Cars Than Expected