20 billion euros of Volkswagen’s partnerships in electric batteries

On the occasion of its annual results, presented Tuesday, March 13 in Germany, the car manufacturer Volkswagen has announced invest about 20 billion euros to develop projects in the field of electric vehicles. The German group plans to expand its production of electric vehicles to sixteen factories around the world by the end of 2022,… Continue reading 20 billion euros of Volkswagen’s partnerships in electric batteries

UPS says 50 Workhorse plug-in hybrid trucks cost no more than regular delivery vans

Follow John Prototype plug-in electric delivery van with fuel-cell range extender to be tested by UPS in 2017 Enlarge Photo For almost a decade, commercial-fleet managers have acknowledged that electric truck are much cheaper to run per mile than the diesel equivalents they now use. But justifying the purchase of electric trucks has been a… Continue reading UPS says 50 Workhorse plug-in hybrid trucks cost no more than regular delivery vans

BorgWarner’s Latest Eco-Launch™ Stop/start Technology Delivers Quick, Smooth Restarts for Ford FWD Vehicles

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, helps Ford deliver greater vehicle efficiency with its Eco-Launch™ stop/start solenoid valve and hydraulic accumulator. Engineered to deliver fast, smooth launches during engine restarts, the award-winning solution is available on the… Continue reading BorgWarner’s Latest Eco-Launch™ Stop/start Technology Delivers Quick, Smooth Restarts for Ford FWD Vehicles

Volkswagen Group to expand production of electric vehicles worldwide on a massive scale

News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg/Berlin, 13 March 2018 Volkswagen Group to expand production of electric vehicles worldwide on a massive scale The Volkswagen Group is driving forward with the transformation to e-mobility. 16 locations around the globe are to produce battery powered vehicles by the end of 2022. This was announced by   …more

Ford SUVs Power 8% Sales Growth in Europe; Ford Fiesta, Transit, Ranger Lead Segments

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… Continue reading Ford SUVs Power 8% Sales Growth in Europe; Ford Fiesta, Transit, Ranger Lead Segments

UPDATE 1-GM president says ‘shared sacrifice’ needed to fix GM Korea

DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) President Dan Ammann said on Monday the automaker’s troubled South Korean operations can be a“sustainable, profitable business,” if unions and the South Korean government agree quickly on a restructuring. FILE PHOTO: Cars made by GM Korea are seen on trucks in a yard of GM Korea’s Bupyeong plant… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM president says ‘shared sacrifice’ needed to fix GM Korea

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN THE SILICON VALLEY

Reinforcing our innovation ecosystem is one of our top 2018 priorities following the January launch of our new TechCenter in Silicon Valley. We’re excited to be at the heart of open collaboration that’s connecting the automotive industry to start-ups, universities and tech entrepreneurs to explore the car of the future. To highlight this, we opened… Continue reading SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN THE SILICON VALLEY

Panasonic Factory in Dalian, China Begins Mass Production and Shipments of Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation has begun mass production of prismatic-type automotive lithium-ion batteries at its factory in Dalian, China, and held a ceremony to mark the first shipment today. The market for eco-conscious vehicles, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles, is growing every year thanks to the increase in environmental awareness in recent… Continue reading Panasonic Factory in Dalian, China Begins Mass Production and Shipments of Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries

China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions

China’s WM Motor Technology Co., set to take on Tesla Inc. with an electric SUV going on sale this year, is open to holding an initial public offering in the U.S. as its founder shrugs off a potential trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. The company has a team looking into proposals for… Continue reading China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions

Innovative sensor jacket trains industrial robots – Transparent Factory establishes partnership with Dresden-based start-up Wandelbots

Photo Brand 11 March 2018 Innovative sensor jacket trains industrial robots – Transparent Factory establishes partnership with Dresden-based start-up Wandelbots Saxony’s prime minister Michael Kretschmer (right) tries out the new sensor jacket from Wandelbots in the Transparent Factory of Volkswagen in Dresden. Also present: Saxony’s Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Dulig and Wandelbots co-CEO Georg… Continue reading Innovative sensor jacket trains industrial robots – Transparent Factory establishes partnership with Dresden-based start-up Wandelbots