LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Renault will resume production at the factory it runs with Dongfeng Group in Wuhan, Hubei province and the epicentre of the outbreak of a new flu-like virus, on Feb. 10, a spokeswoman for the French carmaker said on Tuesday.
The reopening of the plant will be eight days after the end of the extended Lunar New Year holiday in China, the world's top car market.
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@VW Group: 17,500 participants in Volkswagen dealer congress
Following more than one and a half years of intensive preparations, the “Brand Experience New Volkswagen” dealer congress is starting at the Autostadt. Up to March 18, 2020, a total of 17,500 dealers from more than 50 countries are to come to Wolfsburg, especially to learn about the new Golf 8, the all-electric ID. 3… Continue reading @VW Group: 17,500 participants in Volkswagen dealer congress
@VW Group: Blume: “A typical German discussion”
Mr Blume, the word on everyone’s lips is climate protection. Have you changed your behaviour as a result? Oliver Blume: Yes, all the attention towards climate change over the last few months has caused me to reflect on and adapt my own behaviour. Even if it’s just meant changing smaller things such as using public… Continue reading @VW Group: Blume: “A typical German discussion”
@VW Group: Audi networks with traffic lights in Düsseldorf
Audi is moving ahead with networked traffic lights in Düsseldorf. After Ingolstadt, the city on the Rhine is the second in Europe in which Audi is introducing its Traffic Light Information service. At the end of January, Audi drivers will see information from around 150 traffic lights in their cockpit, thus increasing their chance of… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi networks with traffic lights in Düsseldorf
2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric Boasts 37% More Driving Range
Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for the eco-friendly 2020 IONIQ Electric car. The redesigned 2020 IONIQ Electric delivers 170 miles of range, technology and advanced standard safety features at a starting price of $33,045 for the well-equipped SE model. Customers may receive the available federal tax credit of up to $7,500i making the net… Continue reading 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric Boasts 37% More Driving Range
@Tata: Backed by Tata uniEVerse, creates a holistic EV ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India
28 January, 2020 Backed by Tata uniEVerse, creates a holistic EV ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India (L-R) Mr. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors, Mr. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons along with Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors and Mr. Shailesh Chandra, President – E-Mobility Business… Continue reading @Tata: Backed by Tata uniEVerse, creates a holistic EV ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India
Japan to lift stockpiles of metals for EVs, wary of China’s clout
TOKYO — Japan will expand its reserves of metals crucial to the production of electric vehicles and high-tech gadgets, aiming to keep pace with rising demand and ensure access as China gains increasing control over global supplies. China provides nearly 60% of Japan’s imports for these often-rare minerals, and international competition to secure such resources is heating up. Companies tied to Chinese… Continue reading Japan to lift stockpiles of metals for EVs, wary of China’s clout
Lucid Motors Announces Dr. Eugene Lee as Senior Director of ADAS and Autonomous Driving
Dr. Lee brings with him over 20 years of experience in automotive systems development. For the past 13 years, he played a leading role in developing the autonomous driving strategies and technologies at GM and then at Hyundai. As Hyundai’s Vice President and Head of the Autonomous Vehicle Development Center, he established the automaker’s 10-year… Continue reading Lucid Motors Announces Dr. Eugene Lee as Senior Director of ADAS and Autonomous Driving
@Hyundai: See-and-React: GV80’s Electronically Controlled Suspension
Even the most comfortable cars inevitably become less comfortable on ill-maintained roads. But what if the suspension notices the road conditions ahead and adjusts to offset the incoming shock? That is precisely the function of GV80’s electronically controlled suspension: it previews the road and reacts to any contingency in order to optimize passenger comfortability. The… Continue reading @Hyundai: See-and-React: GV80’s Electronically Controlled Suspension
The 9-to-5 workday is obsolete
Robert Owen, one of the pioneers of urban socialism, coined the phrase, “Eight hours’ labor, eight hours’ recreation, eight hours’ rest.” Can the world break free from this regimented schedule? Anyone with a daily rush-hour commute already knows what it costs to share a city with millions of others. Whether you’re stuck in traffic on… Continue reading The 9-to-5 workday is obsolete