Washington — Ford Motor Co. and the U.S. branches of Volkswagen AG, BMW AG, Honda Motor Corp. and Volvo Ltd. are asking to intervene in a federal lawsuit to defend California’s power to set its own stringent emissions standards. It marks the re-entry of major automakers into a fight that divided the industry under former President Donald… Continue reading Ford, Volkswagen, BMW and others seek to defend California emissions waiver
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@Toyota: Rethinking the Architecture of Solid-State Batteries: Our Investment in Ion Storage Systems
By Lisa Coca, Partner, Climate Fund To keep pace with the growing global demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the rate of innovation in the EV battery space has accelerated along several dimensions including lower costs and increasing energy density. However, achieving the quantum leap in EV adoption that is projected to reach net-zero will require… Continue reading @Toyota: Rethinking the Architecture of Solid-State Batteries: Our Investment in Ion Storage Systems
@Toyota: Toyota Welcomes Guests to Experience Advanced Manufacturing in a Remarkable Way
Workforce training and interactive experience center now open to all visitors Blue Springs, Miss. (June 7, 2022) – Toyota Mississippi celebrated today the grand opening of its 15,000-square-foot workforce training and experience center. Adjacent to the Blue Springs manufacturing facility, the state-of-the-art center was built in partnership with Mississippi Development Authority and is an interactive… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Welcomes Guests to Experience Advanced Manufacturing in a Remarkable Way
Joydrive and Octane Partner with Polaris to Launch Digital-to-Retail Buying Experience
Partnership Enables Seamless Purchase Journey for Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Slingshot Consumers and Dealers NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Joydrive®, a leader in ecommerce and innovative technology, and Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, have teamed up with Polaris to deliver a seamless, digital-to-retail shopping experience… Continue reading Joydrive and Octane Partner with Polaris to Launch Digital-to-Retail Buying Experience
Toyota GR Supra Manual 2022
What is it? Not content with building 2022’s finest sports car in the sold-out Toyota GR86, the Japanese firm is now offering a new version of Supra, one with three pedals. It seems the purveyor of the Toyota Prius and the Previa, and the undisputed volume champion of the automotive industry, has also become panderer-in-chief… Continue reading Toyota GR Supra Manual 2022
Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens
Apple can’t seem to build its own car, so it’ll just have to take over everyone else’s. At its annual WWDC event on Monday, the tech giant announced that the next generation of CarPlay will soon break free from the bonds that confine it to the main infotainment screen and spread to additional screens within… Continue reading Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens
Polestar’s first SUV, the Polestar 3 EV, arrives in Q3 2022
Polestar released teaser images Tuesday for its first battery-electric SUV, the Polestar 3, which will make its global debut in October. The teaser shows a sleek, four-passenger SUV with a panoramic sunroof that stretches from windshield to rear spoiler and a bold taillight design. The Polestar 3, which will be built at the Volvo plant… Continue reading Polestar’s first SUV, the Polestar 3 EV, arrives in Q3 2022
Does the auto industry have an electric vehicle generation gap?
CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Against a backdrop of skyrocketing gas prices, ongoing concerns about climate change and an unprecedented push by the auto industry to launch more electric vehicles, consumer interest in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is also on the rise. According to the most recent Ipsos Mobility Navigator Study, almost one-half of… Continue reading Does the auto industry have an electric vehicle generation gap?
German Handelsblatt: Suppliers: Schaeffler founds hydrogen joint venture with Faurecia and Michelin004429
Klaus Rosenfeld The Schaeffler boss sees a long-term investment in the joint venture with Michelin and Faurecia. (Photo: imago images/argum) Schaeffler is increasing its commitment in the field of hydrogen drives. The German company cooperates with Symbio, a joint venture between the French suppliers Faurecia and Michelin. On Tuesday, the companies in Paris announced the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Suppliers: Schaeffler founds hydrogen joint venture with Faurecia and Michelin004429
DENSO Names Sujit Kulkarni Vice President of North America Production Innovation Center
Key new hire helps DENSO advance its Two Great Causes: Green and Peace of Mind Sujit Kulkarni will use his experience to accelerate manufacturing innovation and digital transformation, while supporting DENSO’s efforts in sustainability and safety SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has named Sujit Kulkarni vice president of its… Continue reading DENSO Names Sujit Kulkarni Vice President of North America Production Innovation Center