Today, zero emissions mobility is synonymous with battery electric vehicles. But there are many situations where this solution is not adapted to our needs, for example, in long-distance driving where high autonomy and short recharging times are important factors. In the future, many different use cases will emerge adapted to personal mobility and business needs, the powertrain mix will evolve accordingly to meet these multiple scenarios. The hydrogen-powered fuel cell is… Continue reading IS FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY THE NEW HOLY GRAIL?
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Number of part-time electricity grows: the plug-in hybrids of luxury car manufacturers
All articles and backgrounds 05/21/2018 Number of part-time electricity grows The plug-in hybrids of luxury car manufacturers Bentley / dpa tmn The car industry has long put pressure on diesel under the pressure of falling CO2 limits. But after the diesel dilemma, she seeks her salvation visibly in the plug-in hybrids. The supply of part-time… Continue reading Number of part-time electricity grows: the plug-in hybrids of luxury car manufacturers
Peugeot GTI badge under threat as brand shifts its focus to SUVs
Performance Peugeot models will fall foul of the brand’s shift towards SUVs, says the brand’s UK boss. Peugeot UK MD David Peel has admitted the French firm will have less to appeal to petrol heads in the future as the manufacturer focusses on profitable SUV models. For a brand made famous by iconic hot hatches,… Continue reading Peugeot GTI badge under threat as brand shifts its focus to SUVs
“The most beautiful combo we have ever had”
*/ ]]> Corsa with backpack? So the combo was actually called times when he came in 2001 in the third generation based on the small car on the market. Thus, the well-proportioned, stylish Opel Combo Life has nothing in common, last week (May 17) in the Opel Auditorium celebrated its internal premiere. “The new not… Continue reading “The most beautiful combo we have ever had”
Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
Brussels, 18 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes yesterday’s Commission proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the strongest positive outcome. “ACEA members acknowledge the importance of including additional safety features in… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions tests, which must be undertaken by all new cars from 1 September. After that date, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will apply to all new type approvals for cars. The test is designed… Continue reading Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
PSA: the new agreement cringes, 200 employees clear this Thursday
The French car manufacturer PSA proposed Tuesday, May 15 to some 3,000 employees of its plant in Vesoul to increase their working time from 35 to 37:45 per week, in return for a 2.8% wage increase. The CGT denounces a decline in numbers accompanying this plan and warns that a “series of attacks on all… Continue reading PSA: the new agreement cringes, 200 employees clear this Thursday
Aston Martin hires former Bugatti exterior designer amid performance boost plans
Aston Martin’s shift towards becoming a brand of higher-performance models has taken another step forward with its hiring of former Bugatti employee Tobias Sühlmann as exterior design boss. Sühlmann, who has worked for Mercedes, the PSA Group and Volkswagen before moving to hypercar-maker Bugatti as its exterior creative development boss, arrives at a time Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin hires former Bugatti exterior designer amid performance boost plans
Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access
Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to see that the European Commission is giving priority to ensuring safe and secure access to vehicle data in the third EU Mobility Package that was presented today. In its new Communication ‘On the Road to Automated Mobility’, the Commission mentions the… Continue reading Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access
New car tech to create 320,000 UK jobs by 2030
Cutting-edge technology will create an additional 320,000 jobs in the UK’s automotive industry by 2030, despite fears increasing automation could reduce the nation’s workforce. Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash said at the London motor show that rapidly growing demand for newly created jobs such as analytic engineers, 3D printing technicians… Continue reading New car tech to create 320,000 UK jobs by 2030