US President Joe Biden (78) wants to make his country’s auto industry greener – also with a view to the competition in Europe and China. By 2030, half of all new vehicles sold in the US are expected to have an alternative drive system, according to an executive order signed by Biden on Thursday (local… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Electric car: Joe Biden sets 50 percent quota for emission-free cars001038
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Clean Technica: Tess Goes To The Mechanic, & The EV Transition Gets Personal001171
Tim has looked after my two Hyundais and my classic Wolseley for the past 20 years. He has taken care of everything from regular servicing to rescuing me from the mountain when my automatic gearbox stopped working halfway up Cunningham’s Gap on the way to Warwick. I respect him and trust him. When I got… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tess Goes To The Mechanic, & The EV Transition Gets Personal001171
Nidec: Henkel’s next generation metal pretreatment takes the second-place award in the sustainability category of the 2021 Altair Enlighten Awards000019
Henkel’s next generation metal pretreatment process ensures effective corrosion prevention and paint adhesion across major metal types, including up to 100 percent aluminum. (PRESS RELEASE) MADISON HEAIGHTS, MI, Unites States, 4-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced its next generation metal pretreatment process for automotive production… Continue reading Nidec: Henkel’s next generation metal pretreatment takes the second-place award in the sustainability category of the 2021 Altair Enlighten Awards000019
August 11, 2021 Via and May Mobility announce on-demand autonomous service in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aug. 11, 2021 (Ann Arbor) — May Mobility, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids, Via, the leader in TransitTech, and Gentex, today announced the launch of an on-demand AV shuttle service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The expanded, on-demand service began on July 26, 2021, as part of Phase… Continue reading August 11, 2021 Via and May Mobility announce on-demand autonomous service in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Toyota, Nissan, others tie up to protect cars from cyberattack
TOKYO — Ninety companies, including Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor, will form a consortium to protect connected cars from cyberattacks, Nikkei has learned. The companies will check their automotive software for security flaws and share information such as cyberattack trends to prevent hijacking and data theft. Companies are stepping up such efforts as self-driving cars come closer to reality. Information… Continue reading Toyota, Nissan, others tie up to protect cars from cyberattack
Shortage of everything: How Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability in modern global supply chains
Several years from now, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is deconstructed and documented, one phenomenon that dominated headlines in the early days may or may not make the textbooks: supermarket aisles stripped bare of toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and other everyday items across the globe. One year on, the world is learning to… Continue reading Shortage of everything: How Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability in modern global supply chains
10 Coolest Cars Owned By The Fast 9 Cast – HotCars
The Fast and Furious franchise is undoubtedly one of the greatest movie series in history. Since the first film hit the cinemas in 2001, the series has gained millions of fans from all corners of the globe, particularly gearheads. The latest movie in the series — dubbed F9 — came out not that long ago,… Continue reading 10 Coolest Cars Owned By The Fast 9 Cast – HotCars
World NM: Avtovaz will partially resume car production after August 16001455
MOSCOW, August 13. /TASS/. Russia’s largest car maker Avtovaz will partially resume production after corporate vacation, which ends on August 16, due to problems with supplies of electronic components, the company reported. In particular, Avtovaz will not resume production of cars of the Lada Granta family until August 20. Lada Niva will be produced in… Continue reading World NM: Avtovaz will partially resume car production after August 16001455
Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance
Every customer and dealer who has taken possession of a 2021 Ford Bronco with a hardtop will get the tops replaced at no cost because they are beneath company standards for the popular SUV that began shipping in June. The Dearborn automaker notified its dealers Thursday. While Ford reported selling 4,078 vehicles in June and July that include both hardtop and soft-top, this action affects “a few thousand vehicles” that… Continue reading Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance
@Toyota: Toyota Drives Change with Supplier Diversity Program
Cultivating a truly diverse company where there’s a fundamental respect for all people requires inclusion at every level and at every step of its operations. A key part of the automaker’s success is developing strong business partnerships that reflect and uphold its standards. A sweet spot for some of Toyota’s best partnerships is working with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Drives Change with Supplier Diversity Program