German luxury carmaker, Mercedes-Benz will partner start-up Circulor for a pilot project for transparency on CO2 emissions in the cobalt supply chain. The project partners will use blockchain technology to track the emissions of climate-relevant gases as well as the amount of secondary material along the complex supply chains of battery cell manufacturers. Increasingly focusing… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to use blockchain to track emission across supply chain
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Ather starts setting up EV charging stations in Delhi ahead of July launch
In an attempt to expand its presence in major cities around the country, Bangalore-based e-mobility start-up Ather Energy which started production of its maiden electric scooter models – Ather S340 and Ather S450 – in 2018, is now ready to scale up and is eyeing breakeven by entering more markets. On January 28, the company… Continue reading Ather starts setting up EV charging stations in Delhi ahead of July launch
@Mitsubishi: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Further Strengthens the Use of Resources and Investments
TOKYO, Jan 31, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi has outlined a new framework to further reinforce its business model and strengthen its management structure. All three companies reiterated that the Alliance is essential for strategic growth and enhance competitiveness for each company. The new framework, ratified at a meeting of the Alliance Operating Board… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Further Strengthens the Use of Resources and Investments
Musk: ‘It won’t be long’ until the Model S goes 400 miles on a charge
Sponsored Links Tesla “We’re rapidly approaching a 400-mile range for Model S,” Tesla chief Elon Musk has revealed during a conference call following the company’s Q4 2019 financial results announcement. “So, it won’t be long before Model S has a 400-mile range.” Musk made the revelation when he was asked when the Model S and… Continue reading Musk: ‘It won’t be long’ until the Model S goes 400 miles on a charge
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi confirm Alliance “essential for strategic growth”, outline new business model framework
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, in an official statement today, has outlined a new framework which is aimed at further reinforce its business model and strengthen its management structure. All three companies have reiterated that “the Alliance is essential for strategic growth and enhance competitiveness for each company.” The new framework, ratified at a meeting of the… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi confirm Alliance “essential for strategic growth”, outline new business model framework
Department of Justice, EPA and the State of California Clean Air Act Settlement with Kohler Co. will Reduce Emissions by 3,600 Tons
Today, the Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California announced a settlement with Kohler Co. (Kohler) resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law. Under the terms of the settlement, Kohler will retire unlawfully generated hydrocarbon (HC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emission credits. Retirement of these… Continue reading Department of Justice, EPA and the State of California Clean Air Act Settlement with Kohler Co. will Reduce Emissions by 3,600 Tons
Ford and EOS combat wheel theft with 3D printed lock nuts
Ford Motor Company and EOS are combating alloy wheel theft with unique 3D printed locking wheel nuts designed using a driver’s voice. A singular soundwave collected from this vocal recording is converted into a 3D printable pattern indented into the nut and key components, which can not be loosened with standard tools. “It’s one of the worst… Continue reading Ford and EOS combat wheel theft with 3D printed lock nuts
Tesla Powerwall helps family save over $8,000 on their power bill
A family who was among the first to get a Tesla Powerwall installed at their home four years ago said in a review that the home battery pack helped them save over $8,000 on their power bill. We reported on Nick Pfitzner and his family when they got the first Tesla Powerwall installation in Australia,… Continue reading Tesla Powerwall helps family save over $8,000 on their power bill
UK engine manufacturing falls -7.2% in 2019
30 January 2020 #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing down -7.2% in 2019 to 2.5 million units. Reduced demand from car manufacturing plants and additional shutdowns in April and November affect annual production totals. Need for ambitious future trade deal highlighted as more than six in 10 UK-built engines head overseas. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing falls -7.2% in 2019
Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%
British commercial vehicle production falls -7.8% in 2019, following distortions from model change-overs. Output for overseas markets down -8.4%, while production for the UK drops -7.0%. Nearly 95% of all CV exports shipped to the EU, underlining the importance of an ambitious free trade agreement with UK’s biggest trading partner. UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined… Continue reading Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%