Volkswagen to invest a billion euros in South America, plots 15-model offensive

Volkswagen today unveiled a strategic growth game-plan for South America and aims to make significant gains with a major product offensive. The company has outlined an investment of a billion euros (Rs 8,788 crore) by 2026. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40 percent in Brazil, the region’s largest market. For example, 15… Continue reading Volkswagen to invest a billion euros in South America, plots 15-model offensive

Atlas Copco acquires German developer of augmented reality solutions

Atlas Copco has acquired Extend3D GmbH, a company that develops and produces augmented reality worker guidance for industry customers, using laser and video projection. The acquired business becomes part of Atlas Copco’s Motor Vehicle Industry Division within the Industrial Technique Business area.  The company has 16 employees. It was founded in 2010, and is based in Munich, Germany. Extend3D… Continue reading Atlas Copco acquires German developer of augmented reality solutions

@niche: AMERICA WIDE OPEN.002796

By Peter M. DeLorenzo  Detroit. Since it is Independence Day week, I thought it appropriate to take a time out and think about this country of ours and what it means to be free. If you’re so inclined, you should take the time and read the Declaration of Independence, because it is a most remarkable document… Continue reading @niche: AMERICA WIDE OPEN.002796

@niche: EV Roundup: RIDE Files for Bankruptcy, WKHS Hits Milestones & More002796

Recently, electric vehicle (EV) behemoth Tesla TSLA received considerable attention for its North America Charging Standard (NACS). With automotive giants like Ford and General Motors embracing Tesla’s NACS connectors, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) made an announcement last week, declaring that Tesla’s NACS will become a standard connector in the country. The move is… Continue reading @niche: EV Roundup: RIDE Files for Bankruptcy, WKHS Hits Milestones & More002796

Cygnum from CACI is now being used by TfL as its competency management solution for its London Underground drivers

LONDON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CACI is pleased to announce that its Cygnum solution is now being used by Transport for London (TfL) to support the competency management process for its 4,500 London Underground drivers. Cygnum is designed to assist organisations in all aspects of their workforce management, from scheduling and competency management, through… Continue reading Cygnum from CACI is now being used by TfL as its competency management solution for its London Underground drivers

H2 Green Steel in 1.5 billion Euro agreement with ZF

STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — H2 Green Steel has signed a 7-year binding agreement with ZF, one of the biggest suppliers to the automotive industry globally. Deliveries of near zero emissions steel are set to begin in 2026. ZF directly and indirectly processes around 2.5 million tonnes of steel per year worldwide. This agreement… Continue reading H2 Green Steel in 1.5 billion Euro agreement with ZF

SCO economic, trade cooperation continues to expand

BEIJING, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: The SCO Industrial and Supply Chains Forum and the 2023 SCO International Investment and Trade Expo kicked off recently in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province. A total of 330 enterprises and organizations from 34 countries and regions, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states and… Continue reading SCO economic, trade cooperation continues to expand

China Matters’ Feature: Why Is Chengdu Called the Kung Fu Center of China

BEIJING, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chengdu, a popular tourist city located in southwestern China, has become a must-visit destination for Kung Fu fans with more than 2.8 million residents practicing different styles of Tai Chi. It’s also the origin of one of China’s oldest Kung Fu styles: Qingcheng Kung Fu. This year, martial artists… Continue reading China Matters’ Feature: Why Is Chengdu Called the Kung Fu Center of China

BRIDGESTONE BEYOND TYRES: DRIVING MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

News Provided by Procurement Magazine Bridgestone’s Head of Procurement, Lars Bettermann, reveals the secrets behind its procurement transformation, sustainability commitments and its future LONDON, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bridgestone was founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi. The company’s name is a direct translation of ‘Ishibashi’ into English. Its main mission is to serve society… Continue reading BRIDGESTONE BEYOND TYRES: DRIVING MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

Meta’s Instagram-linked Twitter rival ‘Threads’ could arrive on July 6th

A listing has popped up in the iOS App Store. We’ve known for quite a while that Meta has been building a Twitter competitor, but now we have a more solid idea of when it will become available. A listing for the app called Threads has popped up in the iOS App Store with an… Continue reading Meta’s Instagram-linked Twitter rival ‘Threads’ could arrive on July 6th