TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors have announced a plan to jointly invest in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, in Dresden, Germany to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services. ESMC marks a significant step towards construction of a 300mm fab plant to support the future capacity needs of… Continue reading TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP plan JV for advanced semiconductor manufacturing in Europe
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Magna expands lighting division in Mexico after multiple orders from OEMs
Magna has announced the expansion of its lighting division in Querétaro, Mexico following multiple business awards in rear lighting from various automakers. Company officials were joined by customers and local government representatives to celebrate the $17 million expansion investment and groundbreaking on August 10. “Lighting is a growing segment within the mobility industry, playing a… Continue reading Magna expands lighting division in Mexico after multiple orders from OEMs
Clean Technica: Nearly 40% of Tesla’s Battery Material Suppliers Come from China002955
We’ve written many times and discussed on our Cleantech Talk podcast the fact that much if not most of the EV battery minerals of the world are mined or at least processed in China. However, it’s also worth noting that China dominates EV sales. Of the 10 best selling plugin vehicles in the world, 8… Continue reading Clean Technica: Nearly 40% of Tesla’s Battery Material Suppliers Come from China002955
Clean Technica: Op-Ed: Tesla Is Too Established Now To Fail — Even With Elon’s Antics002954
There’s no argument against it: CEO Elon Musk, the self-described “free-speech absolutist,” has tarnished Tesla’s image. Elon’s antics are often silly, and his tweets can affect millions of people. Tesla, though, has had an outsized influence on vehicle electrification, charging infrastructure, and plug design. Those advances in automotive engineering cannot be undone, and legacy automakers… Continue reading Clean Technica: Op-Ed: Tesla Is Too Established Now To Fail — Even With Elon’s Antics002954
Cruise and Waymo score a win and a surprising deal between electric aircraft rivals
Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. All eyes were on San Francisco this week as critics and supporters of deploying self-driving cars on public roads awaited a vote from the California Public Utilities Commission. Tl;dr:… Continue reading Cruise and Waymo score a win and a surprising deal between electric aircraft rivals
Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers. If Tesla sticks to its latest production timeline for the Cybertruck, we are just weeks away from the start of production and the first deliveries to employees. We have been following closely to determine if… Continue reading Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
The chief operating officer in North America for the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pick-up trucks on Friday called the United Auto Workers’ initial set of demands in contract negotiations a “losing proposition” that could risk jobs. The email from Mark Stewart at Stellantis NV came almost three days after UAW President Shawn Fain… Continue reading Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Detroit — New versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week and more than two-thirds of the orders include the big 5-liter V-8 engine, Ford Motor Co. said Friday. Demand for roaring engines remains strong in an era when Detroit automakers are starting to phase out the rumbling gas burners and transition… Continue reading Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Tesla cars barred from parking at Yueyang airport
Employees work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, Nov 20, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] Tesla cars are banned from parking at Yueyang Sanhe Airport in Yueyang, Hunan province, due to confidentiality concerns, airport officials said on Sunday. A video circulating online showed a “No Tesla” sign at the entrance of the airport’s parking lot. A service worker… Continue reading Tesla cars barred from parking at Yueyang airport
German FAZ: Rhein-Main wants to become a stronghold for AI006729
The number is probably far too low: the interactive map lists 86 companies from the Rhine-Main region that either use artificial intelligence (AI) themselves or offer applications with these trained systems. In the spring, the Hessian Digital Ministry released the overview to invite people on a “journey of discovery” through Hessen’s AI ecosystem and to… Continue reading German FAZ: Rhein-Main wants to become a stronghold for AI006729