UPDATE 1-GM to sell new electric car batteries to Honda in North America

(Reuters) – General Motors Co will supply advanced batteries to Japan’s Honda Motor Co, the companies said Thursday, a move that could significantly reduce the cost of future electric vehicles at both automakers after 2020. FILE PHOTO – The GM logo is seen at the General Motors headquarters in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil March… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM to sell new electric car batteries to Honda in North America

Ford launches countdown at Blanquefort

The deadline is now engraved in the marble. Ford announced Thursday the opening of a plan to safeguard employment at its plant in Blanquefort, Gironde. A first meeting with the unions of this site specialized in the manufacture of transmissions must be held on June 26th. “To launch the procedure of information-consultation makes it possible… Continue reading Ford launches countdown at Blanquefort

May 30, 2018: StreetScooter opens second manufacturing facility in Düren

StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group and leading producer of electric delivery vehicles, has opened its second manufacturing facility. With immediate effect, up to 10,000 electric vans per year will run off the production line at the automotive supplier’s new 78,000 m2 factory in Düren, corresponding to a daily production rate of… Continue reading May 30, 2018: StreetScooter opens second manufacturing facility in Düren

Aston Martin’s Valkyrie is a ‘marketing tool’ for volume mid-engine supercar

Aston Martin‘s Valkyrie hypercar is “first and foremost […] a marketing tool,” the company’s CEO Andy Palmer said in a recent interview, meant to stir up a market for a forthcoming volume-production mid-engined supercar. “It won’t lose money, but it was never designed to be a big money generator, because we are only making 150… Continue reading Aston Martin’s Valkyrie is a ‘marketing tool’ for volume mid-engine supercar

Dana Builds on 75-Years of Jeep® Heritage

BUTLER, Pa., June 7, 2018 – Since its inception, the Jeep® name has been synonymous with rugged performance, and for more than 75 years, Jeep has Dana as its original-equipment driveline supplier.  Building on that heritage, Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) has introduced a new line of Dana axles with AdvanTEK® technology that will be featured… Continue reading Dana Builds on 75-Years of Jeep® Heritage

GM to sell new electric car batteries to Honda in North America

(Reuters) – General Motors Co will supply advanced batteries to Japan’s Honda Motor Co, the companies said Thursday, a move that could significantly reduce the cost of future electric vehicles at both automakers after 2020. FILE PHOTO – The GM logo is seen at the General Motors headquarters in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil March… Continue reading GM to sell new electric car batteries to Honda in North America

Cadillac XT4 to Feature AAM’s AWD Power Transfer Unit ​

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Honda Partners on General Motors’ Next Gen Battery Development

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American… Continue reading Honda Partners on General Motors’ Next Gen Battery Development

GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles

GM and Honda are both aiming to get more serious about electric vehicles and that means securing a supply of high-performance batteries. In order to achieve that, the two major automakers are announcing today a new partnership to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles. Home Solar Power The goal will be to develop “new advanced… Continue reading GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles

GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery

It’s an unexpected partnership on battery development that we didn’t see coming. But we welcome it for sure. More Battery Info Just moments ago, General Motors and Honda jointly announced this: “…an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery… Continue reading GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery