Paterson, one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive batteries and next-generation technologies, joins Britishvolt from The Faraday Institution where he was Head of Programme Management, spearheading research into lithium-ion batteries and garnering industry, academia and government resource to accelerate progress. Previous roles have included being Chief Electrochemist at both Cummins and Johnson Matthey Battery… Continue reading Britishvolt appoints world-leading lithium-ion battery expert as Chief Technical Officer
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Sona Comstar to supply BLDC motor and controller to e-bike maker Revolt Motors
Gurgaon-based Sona Comstar, the Tier 1 supplier of bevel gears and the world’s largest component supplier of precision forged gears for differentials used in conventional commercial vehicles, is now making a foray into the electric vehicle (EV) segment. The company is strengthening its electrification drive and developing EV components ranging from BLDC (brushless DC) motors and… Continue reading Sona Comstar to supply BLDC motor and controller to e-bike maker Revolt Motors
@Groupe PSA: PR AMI – 100% ËLECTRIC : CITROËN UNVEILS ITS ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN000095
Revealed on February 27 at Paris La Défense Arena, commercialized in Fnac and Darty stores and in the Citroën dealership network since June 15, Ami – 100% ëlectric unveils its very first advertising campaign. Broadcast from Sunday August 23 in France, the TV film is to be discovered in preview on YouTube: Film : https://youtu.be/CWKbsfpNUGQ… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR AMI – 100% ËLECTRIC : CITROËN UNVEILS ITS ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN000095
Valmet Automotive sets up small series production for electric vehicles in Helmstadt-Bargen
Valmet Automotive, one of the world’s largest vehicle contract manufacturers and engineering service providers focusing on electric mobility, is expanding its site in Helmstadt-Bargen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to produce electrically powered small series vehicles for urban mobility. This was announced by Dr. Robert Hentschel, SVP Engineering at Valmet Automotive, during a visit of Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut,… Continue reading Valmet Automotive sets up small series production for electric vehicles in Helmstadt-Bargen
Europa Wire: ŠKODA AUTO reached impressive production milestone of 13 million current-generation gearboxes000010
ŠKODA AUTO reached impressive production milestone of 13 million current-generation gearboxes ŠKODA AUTO makes three different types of transmission for Volkswagen Group at its Mladá Boleslav and Vrchlabí sites Production at ŠKODA AUTO is continuously optimised, automated and digitalised in line with Industry 4.0 principles (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 20-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Czech automobile… Continue reading Europa Wire: ŠKODA AUTO reached impressive production milestone of 13 million current-generation gearboxes000010
Europa Press: Jaguar Land Rover reduces CO2 emissions by up to 26% by using recycled aluminum in its vehicles000160
MADRID, Aug 21 (EUROPA PRESS) – Jaguar Land Rover has found that super-recycling aluminum waste from beverage cans, bottle caps and end-of-life vehicles can be used to build future high-quality vehicles to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. (CO2) by up to 26%. As stated in a statement, its ‘Reality’ aluminum project is “an essential pillar in… Continue reading Europa Press: Jaguar Land Rover reduces CO2 emissions by up to 26% by using recycled aluminum in its vehicles000160
Europa Press: Bridgestone to close its Port Elizabeth plant (South Africa) to focus on more profitable tires000158
MADRID, Aug 21 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone has announced its intention to close its production facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, as part of the company’s strategic plan to focus on the most profitable and growing tire segments. As reported by the company, the announcement of the closure of this factory… Continue reading Europa Press: Bridgestone to close its Port Elizabeth plant (South Africa) to focus on more profitable tires000158
@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER UPCYCLES ALUMINIUM TO CUT CARBON EMISSIONS BY A QUARTER
Editors’ notes: * The Aluminium Association For more information about Destination Zero please visit: https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/2019/destination-zero In 2014, Jaguar XE was the first vehicle in the world to use aluminium alloy grade RC5754 for its body panels, which contains up to 75 per cent recycled aluminium. Half of the XE body structure is made of aluminium… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER UPCYCLES ALUMINIUM TO CUT CARBON EMISSIONS BY A QUARTER
Shiloh Industries, Inc. Amends Agreement with Bank Lenders to Provide Additional Financial Flexibility as It Resumes Production Across Its Global Operations
Shiloh Industries, Inc. Amends Agreement with Bank Lenders to Provide Additional Financial Flexibility as It Resumes Production Across Its Global Operations Board of Directors Names Anna Phillips to the Board VALLEY CITY, OHIO, June 15, 2020 – Shiloh Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHLO) (the “Company”) an environmentally focused global supplier of lightweighting, noise and vibration solutions,… Continue reading Shiloh Industries, Inc. Amends Agreement with Bank Lenders to Provide Additional Financial Flexibility as It Resumes Production Across Its Global Operations
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces its 13 millionth current-generation gearbox
Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed, “Today we have reached the impressive mark of 13 million current-generation gearboxes built. This production milestone is the result of our team’s high level of expertise and formidable team spirit. Due to these strengths, ŠKODA AUTO’s component production has continuously gained in strategic importance and… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces its 13 millionth current-generation gearbox