DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that production of its popular and highly profitable F-150 pickup trucks would resume on Friday at its Dearborn, Michigan, plant, which had been closed for more than a week because of parts shortages caused by a fire at a key supplier. FILE PHOTO: All-new Ford… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Ford resuming production of lucrative F-150 trucks on Friday
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Ford Restarting F-150, Super Duty Production Ahead of Schedule after Fire at Magnesium Parts Supplier
Ford is resuming production of the F-150 pickup at Dearborn Truck Plant on Friday. Ford team has also successfully repaired the supply chain for Super Duty; production targeted to restart by Monday for Super Duty at Kentucky Truck Plant and F-150 at Kansas City Assembly Plant Ford marshaled a global team of experts, that included… Continue reading Ford Restarting F-150, Super Duty Production Ahead of Schedule after Fire at Magnesium Parts Supplier
Ford Motor Company to Provide Update on Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Motor Company to Provide Update on Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue
Rüsselsheim carmaker: Opel relies on temporary workers – and thus incensed the IG Metall
Engine production in the Kaiserslautern Opel factory Because the core workforce is shrinking, IG Metall fears for its influence. (Photo: Alexander Heimann / full format) DüsseldorfWith the “economic recovery” of Opel become the “qualified employees” of the ailing car manufacturer “Play the crucial role”. Michael Lohscheller could assure the employees of the traditional company from… Continue reading Rüsselsheim carmaker: Opel relies on temporary workers – and thus incensed the IG Metall
Intel Vision Intelligence Transforms IoT Industry
By Tom Lantzsch It’s been an amazing year leading the Internet of Things (IoT) Group at Intel. During this time we have been working hard to define and develop a data-driven technology foundation for industry innovation. Our strategy is to drive end-to-end distributed computing in every vertical by focusing on silicon platforms and workload consolidation… Continue reading Intel Vision Intelligence Transforms IoT Industry
Geely/Volvo To Use Maxwell Ultracapacitors In PHEVs
19 M BY MARK KANE Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), the parent company to Volvo Car and Geely Auto, signed a partnership with Maxwell Technologies to use ultracapacitors in new electrified models. Maxwell Technologies Ultracapacitors were sometimes spotted in start-stop applications, but Geely intends to extend the use of ultracapacitor subsystems to hybrids and plug-in… Continue reading Geely/Volvo To Use Maxwell Ultracapacitors In PHEVs
First Bloodhound SSC speed record attempt confirmed for 2019
The Bloodhound SSC – the British 1000mph Eurofighter-jet-powered land speed record challenger – looks set to make its first record attempt at the end of 2019 despite major setbacks to funding. Thanks to a shift in plans, the Bloodhound team, which recently lost composites suppliers that have fallen into receivership, is scheduled to make its first high-speed runs on South Africa’s Northern… Continue reading First Bloodhound SSC speed record attempt confirmed for 2019
Honda starts production of new Insight hybrid in Indiana
Honda starts production of new Insight hybrid in Indiana Email This Page Your email was sent successfully. Close ]]> Honda announced that it began building its third-generation Insight hybrid at its factory in Indiana this week. The company first introduced a concept version of the car at the Detroit auto show in January, and showed… Continue reading Honda starts production of new Insight hybrid in Indiana
Volvo S60 spearheads brand’s no-diesel future
The upcoming Volvo S60 saloon will be launched without a diesel option as the brand moves away from the black pump and towards a fully electrified range. A rival to the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the S60 will be unveiled in the coming weeks as the sister car to the V60 estate and… Continue reading Volvo S60 spearheads brand’s no-diesel future
Delphi Technologies to outline the path to electrification at SIA Powertrain Conference
ROUEN, France, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a leading provider of advanced propulsion solutions to global vehicle manufacturers is a lead participant at the 2018 Société des Ingénieurs de l’Automobile Powertrain event in Rouen on May 16-17. As a leader in vehicle propulsion, Delphi Technologies, is at the heart of… Continue reading Delphi Technologies to outline the path to electrification at SIA Powertrain Conference