Tag: Manufacturing

Continental and GIZ Committed to Sustainability in the Natural Rubber Supply Chain

Partnership will improve livelihoods of rubber tree farmers in Indonesia Tracking of the supply chain from the rubber cultivators to production will prevent deforestation Continental is consistently increasing sustainability activities in purchasing Hanover, February 21, 2018. Technology company Continental and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH are joining forces in a development partnership to… Continue reading Continental and GIZ Committed to Sustainability in the Natural Rubber Supply Chain

120,000 employees: VW agrees with IG Metall in the domestic tariff dispute

Volkswagen plant 120,000 VW employees get higher wages. (Photo: AP) In collective bargaining for the approximately 120,000 employees of VW Group and unions have reached an agreement. This was announced by IG Metall on Wednesday morning after the fourth round of negotiations in Hanover. Details were not mentioned at first. Instead, IG Metall negotiators and… Continue reading 120,000 employees: VW agrees with IG Metall in the domestic tariff dispute

UPDATE 1-VW bid to delay first U.S. diesel emissions trial rejected

FAIRFAX, Va. (Reuters) – A Virginia state court judge on Tuesday rejected a request by the U.S. unit of Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) to delay several of the company’s trials over excess emissions because of “inflammatory” comments made by a lawyer representing car owners that it fears will prejudice the jury. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge… Continue reading UPDATE 1-VW bid to delay first U.S. diesel emissions trial rejected

Father-Daughter Startup Seeva Turns Old IP into New Driverless Tech

February 20th, 2018 Xconomy Detroit/Ann Arbor —  The mobility sector has spawned plenty of unlikely alliances that have led to new products and business models for self-driving vehicles. But it’s hard to get more unlikely than Seeva, a Pacific Northwest mobility startup with Detroit roots, run by a vivacious daughter and her retired father, and… Continue reading Father-Daughter Startup Seeva Turns Old IP into New Driverless Tech

Electric car: Toyota reduces its need for rare earths

They have no intention of doing the same as others. After putting a lot of weight on the (successful) deployment of hybrid vehicles and the (future) deployment of hydrogen cars, Toyota has finally launched itself into the current race for 100% electric vehicles. But the Japanese manufacturer wants to do it with his sauce –… Continue reading Electric car: Toyota reduces its need for rare earths

‘HIPERCAR’ – Electric speedster ‘will be quite a game changer’

After building a stellar reputation for outrageously fast and fun-to-drive petrol cars, British automaker Ariel is now poised to sprinkle its stardust over the electric car scene, too. Follow @cnnsport The “HIPERCAR” project will deliver an “ultra-high performance, range extended” hybrid EV car, according to the company, which is developing two and four-wheel drive models.… Continue reading ‘HIPERCAR’ – Electric speedster ‘will be quite a game changer’

Delphi Technologies launches revolutionary Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter in China

SUZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies, PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a leading provider of advanced vehicle propulsion solutions, is bringing New Energy Vehicle (NEV) to the next level with the launch of the first Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter in the China market. For automakers, these components create a more efficient and cost effective… Continue reading Delphi Technologies launches revolutionary Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter in China

General Motors plans July shutdown for upgrades at Flint Assembly

CLOSE The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado revealed at Eastern Market in Detroit on Saturday Jan. 13, 2018. General Motors Flint Assembly employee Dan Hippensteel attaches the grille to the front of a GMC Sierra 2500 HD truck in August 2015. GM is planning a July shutdown at Flint Assembly so the company can upgrade equipment at… Continue reading General Motors plans July shutdown for upgrades at Flint Assembly

BP sees self-driving electric vehicles crimping oil demand by 2040

LONDON (Reuters) – The emergence of self-driving electric cars and travel sharing are set to dent oil consumption by 2040, oil and gas giant BP (BP.L) said, forecasting a peak in demand for the first time. In its benchmark annual Energy Outlook, BP forecast a 100-fold growth in electric vehicles by 2040, with its chief… Continue reading BP sees self-driving electric vehicles crimping oil demand by 2040