Schaeffler and technology company PTC establish a strategic partnership

Schaeffler and PTC sign a memorandum of understanding: Uwe Wagner, Chief Technology Officer, Schaeffler AG (center), Rainer Eidloth, Senior Vice President R&D Processes, Methods & Tools at Schaeffler (right), Jim Heppelmann, President and CEO at PTC (left) and Kevin Wrenn, Executive Vice President Products at PTC (second from left). 2022-01-25 | Herzogenaurach Memorandum of understanding… Continue reading Schaeffler and technology company PTC establish a strategic partnership

Schaeffler und Technologieunternehmen PTC begründen strategische Partnerschaft

2022-01-25 | Herzogenaurach Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) fokussiert auf integrierte und agile Produktentwicklung in einer zukunftsweisenden IT-Architektur Datentransparenz und Rückverfolgbarkeit über den gesamten Entwicklungsprozess ermöglichen komplexes Systems-Engineering Schaeffler treibt digitale Transformation im Bereich Produktentwicklung weiter voran Digitalisierung ist zentrales Zukunftsfeld von Schaeffler innerhalb der Roadmap 2025 Der global tätige Automobil- und Industriezulieferer Schaeffler und das… Continue reading Schaeffler und Technologieunternehmen PTC begründen strategische Partnerschaft

Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van

Ford has started production of its electric E-Transit cargo vans at its factory in Kansas City, Missouri with the first deliveries expected in the next several weeks, Ford Pro North America general manager Tim Baughman told TechCrunch. Baughman’s comments follow Ford’s announcement earlier this month that it will nearly double production capacity of its upcoming electric… Continue reading Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van

GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US

GM and LG Energy Solution, through their Ultium partnership, announced a giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory coming to Lansing, Michigan in the US. It’s going to be the third Ultium battery factory to support GM’s EV ambitions. At Electrek, we always say that if you want to gauge how serious an automaker is… Continue reading GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US

GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000

LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today an investment of more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites, creating 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. This is the single largest investment announcement in GM history. The investment includes… Continue reading GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000

Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Shenyang, A Major City in Northeast China

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focusing on the online ride-hailing industry in China as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced the launch of its proprietary online ride-hailing platform for drivers in Shenyang, China. Over… Continue reading Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Shenyang, A Major City in Northeast China

Adient releases 2021 Sustainability Report, outlines new emissions-reduction targets

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today released its 2021 Sustainability Report. The report — available at www.adient.com/about-us/sustainability — details Adient’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) actions and performance in fiscal year 2021; outlines its ESG goals, including new emissions-reduction targets; and demonstrates how Adient has integrated… Continue reading Adient releases 2021 Sustainability Report, outlines new emissions-reduction targets

Volkswagen and Bosch to collaborate on automated driving software

The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a rim cap in a showroom of a Volkswagen car dealer in Brussels, Belgium July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BERLIN, Jan 25(Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) software subsidiary Cariad and autos supplier Bosch have formed a partnership to… Continue reading Volkswagen and Bosch to collaborate on automated driving software

Carwiz Announces First Affiliate in Canada

Carwiz now has three locations in Canada across Vancouver and Toronto. Photo: Carwiz Carwiz announced on Jan. 24 that it had signed its first affiliate partnership in Canada. A deal with Canadian partner Northwestern Auto Group will result in three new Carwiz offices — one in the city of Vancouver, one at Vancouver International Airport, and one… Continue reading Carwiz Announces First Affiliate in Canada

Renault will produce the car that will succeed the Nissan Micra in Douai

Posted Jan 25, 2022, 7:00 a.m. Updated Jan 25, 2022, 7:04 a.m. Good news for Renault’s “Electricity cluster” in northern France. According to our information, Nissan, the Losange’s partner in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, should entrust Renault with the production of the car that will succeed its little Micra in Europe. The Japanese manufacturer will use… Continue reading Renault will produce the car that will succeed the Nissan Micra in Douai