Electrify America To Install U.S.’ First Ultra-High-Speed Charging Station

58 M BY TOM MOLOUGHNEY Electrify America, the entity created by Volkswagen to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Federal court settlement as punishment for the diesel-cheating scandal, will be installing the first ultra-high-speed DC Fast charge station in their network this Wednesday, in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The Chicopee Marketplace will be, as Electrify America states: “The… Continue reading Electrify America To Install U.S.’ First Ultra-High-Speed Charging Station

29/2018,                    Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their power back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Munich – “Digitization and globalization are changing the specifications of the unions – we have a whole new dynamic to deal with – jobs and work organization in companies will change dramatically, which requires a new quality of operating, industry and collective bargaining Nothing is given to us, but we do not shy away from… Continue reading 29/2018,
                   Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their power back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

28/2017,                    Christiane Benner calls for a broad alliance to shape the digital transformation

Cologne – Christiane Benner, Second Chairwoman of the IG Metall, has called on employers and politicians to shape the societal change that is to be expected as a result of digitization together with IG Metall. The unionist criticized employers’ lack of ideas: “More than two-thirds of executives say they have no idea what digitization is… Continue reading 28/2017,
                   Christiane Benner calls for a broad alliance to shape the digital transformation

27/2018,                    IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann: “Strong works councils, strong tariff system, strong country”

Transformation in the interests of the employees More money and time for qualification Strengthen domestic demand for more equity and more balanced trade balance Kassel – “In the face of the grave changes brought about by digitization, globalization and climate change, we are in a transitional process that needs to be tackled with a new… Continue reading 27/2018,
                   IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann: “Strong works councils, strong tariff system, strong country”

29/2018,                    Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their strength back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Munich – “Digitization and globalization are changing the specifications of the unions – we have a whole new dynamic to deal with – jobs and work organization in companies will change dramatically, which requires a new quality of operating, industry and collective bargaining Nothing is given to us, but we do not shy away from… Continue reading 29/2018,
                   Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their strength back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Aston Martin Says China Spurring Another Horse-to-Cars Moment

China’s policies to cut pollution is driving a rapid move toward electric vehicles in the world’s biggest market and causing an upheaval in the global auto industry, Aston Martin Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Andy Palmer said. “This whole show is revolving around what they call new energy vehicles, but Chinese policy is very much… Continue reading Aston Martin Says China Spurring Another Horse-to-Cars Moment

Aston Martin thinks F1 could use it against Ferrari quit threat

Aston Martin believes Formula 1 can use its intention to become an engine supplier in 2021 as a bargaining chip against Ferrari’s threats to quit the championship. F1’s owner revealed its blueprint for the series’ future at the Bahrain Grand Prix, including plans for simpler, cheaper, louder and more powerful engines than the current V6… Continue reading Aston Martin thinks F1 could use it against Ferrari quit threat

Mobile Industrial Robots acquired by Teradyne

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a company that develops autonomous mobile robots for logistics applications, has been acquired by Teradyne, Inc. for €121 million ($148 million) net of cash acquired plus €101 million ($124 million at current exchange rate) if certain performance targets are met extending through 2020.   [Native Advertising] MiR is a company that was launched in Denmark five… Continue reading Mobile Industrial Robots acquired by Teradyne

The bosses come and go, he remains the No. 1

The designated VW boss Herbert Diess was once brought by the Porsche clan to break the power of the union. The employee representatives are now even benefiting from his rise to the top. VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh (archive) Thursday, 12.04.2018 11:15 clock This is how careers are being taken at VW in Wolfsburg:… Continue reading The bosses come and go, he remains the No. 1

The bosses come and go, he remains the number one

The designated VW boss Herbert Diess was once brought by the Porsche clan to break the power of the union. The employee representatives are now even benefiting from his rise to the top. VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh (archive) Thursday, 12.04.2018 11:15 clock This is how careers are being taken at VW in Wolfsburg:… Continue reading The bosses come and go, he remains the number one