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DENSO Leads Dellfer’s Initial Funding Round, Supporting Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles
KARIYA, Japan, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, has announced a significant investment in Dellfer, an IoT and automotive cybersecurity startup company based in San Francisco, California. Dellfer is a young startup focusing on cybersecurity solutions against “zero day” attacks within connected networks such as deployed IoT devices, and in… Continue reading DENSO Leads Dellfer’s Initial Funding Round, Supporting Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles
VW employees receive 4.3 percent more wages
The more than 120,000 employees in the West German VW plants get from May 4.3 percent more money. Those who look after children or have to look after dependents can hope for six days off each year. VW production in Wolfsburg Wednesday, 21.02.2018 11:27 clock More money, better pensions and greater safety for apprentices: In… Continue reading VW employees receive 4.3 percent more wages
VW subsidiary: union threatens Skoda with “unlimited strike”
Skoda Last year, the car manufacturer had delivered the record number of more than 1.2 million vehicles. (Photo: obs) In the collective bargaining at the VW-Daughter Skoda The Czech metalworkers’ union Kovo is threatened with an “unlimited strike”. The recent proposals from the employers’ side are like a “spit in the face,” said union representative… Continue reading VW subsidiary: union threatens Skoda with “unlimited strike”
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality. The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family… Continue reading Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Renault’s ‘smart island’ runs on wind power and recycled batteries
Renault has launched a “smart island” in Portugal that uses its Zoe electric vehicle, home batteries, smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2E) energy storage to run without fossil fuels. The idea is to make the Madeira island of Porto Santo energy independent and stimulate renewable energy production. “[We want] to build a model that can be… Continue reading Renault’s ‘smart island’ runs on wind power and recycled batteries
2018 Renault Zoe electric car: more powerful motor to go with last year’s bigger battery
Follow John 2018 Renault Zoe electric car in Purple Blackberry paint color Enlarge Photo The subcompact Renault Zoe hatchback has been Europe’s best-selling electric car for several years now. Last year, sales soared after it received a major upgrade to its battery pack, which grew to 41 kilowatt-hours, up from 22 kwh in earlier versions,… Continue reading 2018 Renault Zoe electric car: more powerful motor to go with last year’s bigger battery
Apple is trying to lock down battery components before electric carmakers get them
Apple is in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners to help shield it from any shortages sparked by the boom in electric cars, according to a report from Bloomberg. Cobalt is a key mineral used in lithium-ion batteries, and Bloomberg says that Apple is looking to secure contracts for several thousand metric tons of… Continue reading Apple is trying to lock down battery components before electric carmakers get them
Production of all diesel variants stopped for the time being: Porsche bans the diesel from the engine compartment
All articles and backgrounds 02/21/2018 Production of all diesel variants initially stopped Porsche banishes the diesel engine from the engine compartment Porsche Sunken in the diesel mire: Porsche has ceased production of the Macan S Diesel on 15 February 2018 The sports car manufacturer Porsche dares a very unusual for German car brands step: The… Continue reading Production of all diesel variants stopped for the time being: Porsche bans the diesel from the engine compartment
General Motors will invest 1,125 million in three plants in Brazil
Posted 2/21/2018 2:41:35 PM SAO CAETANO DO SUL (BRAZIL), 21 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The United States General Motors automobile consortium will invest 4,500 million reais (1,125 million euros at the current exchange rate) at its Brazilian plants in Sao Caetano do Sul, Gravataí and Joinville. According to the announcement of the president of GM… Continue reading General Motors will invest 1,125 million in three plants in Brazil