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Chinese Building Car Factory in Dalmatia, Jobs for 500 People – Total Croatia News

Chinese-Croatian relations grow ever closer as the Chinese expand their business empire in Dalmatia, not merely stopping at Pelješac bridge. The Chinese are now setting their sights on a vehicle factory in southern Croatia. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes on the 7th of April, 2019, an army of unemployed people, almost three thousand of them in… Continue reading Chinese Building Car Factory in Dalmatia, Jobs for 500 People – Total Croatia News

SK Innovation To Build New Battery Separator Plant In Poland

SK Innovation secures supplies of battery separators for lithium-ion batteries SK Innovation announced a new battery separator plant to be built in Poland, in the southern part of the country (Województwo Śląskie), as part of a plan to establish a global production base and become a leader in the separator market. The project will be… Continue reading SK Innovation To Build New Battery Separator Plant In Poland

Hyundai Motor Launches CRADLE Berlin

CRADLE Berlin is the third CRADLE office worldwide, joining bases in Silicon Valley, USA, and Tel Aviv, Israel Edvin Eriksen, Head of Hyundai CRADLE Berlin: “Berlin’s international reputation for digital innovation creates exciting ecosystem for innovation.” CRADLE has already partnered with several European ventures, accelerators and innovation platforms based in Germany, France, Switzerland and UK… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Launches CRADLE Berlin

S Korea’s LG Chem sets up JV with Vietnamese car-maker VinFast

April 7, 2019 South Korea’s LG Chem said on Sunday that it has set up a joint venture with Vietnam’s VinFast Trading and Production to produce lithium-ion batteries for the Vietnamese carmaker’s electric scooters and electric vehicles. The two companies established their joint venture factory in the Vietnamese northern port city of Hai Phong, with an aim… Continue reading S Korea’s LG Chem sets up JV with Vietnamese car-maker VinFast

Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until 14 April after the rejection of his appeal

Carlos Ghosn will be detained until April 14, his appeal against this new imprisonment having been rejected. Prosecutors may then apply for an additional 10-day detention, after which they will have to charge or release him. The Tokyo prosecutor’s office suspects the former CEO of Renault to have violated his professional obligations and to have… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until 14 April after the rejection of his appeal

Judge Nathan Tells Musk And SEC: “Work It Out!”

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Published on April 5th, 2019 |

by Steve Hanley

Judge Nathan Tells Musk And SEC: “Work It Out!”

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April 5th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

Anybody who ever tried to guess what a judge was thinking is a damned fool, but as a general rule, when a judge sends both parties to a dispute away with an admonition to resolve their differences, it’s a sign the court thinks both are acting like spoiled children and it’s time for them to grow up.

That’s pretty much what federal district court judge Alison Nathan did on April 4 when Elon Musk and attorneys for the SEC appeared before her. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion asking the court to hold Musk in contempt for two tweets on February 19. The first said Tesla would manufacture 500,000 cars in calendar year 2019. A short time later he clarified that by tweeting that the company would produce 400,000 in 2019 but would be on pace to make 500,000 a cars by the end of the year — would hit a weekly run rate that, extrapolated by 52 weeks, would equal 500,000.

The SEC took umbrage with the tweets, arguing that they deliberately violated an agreement the company, Musk, and the SEC came to last year after the infamous “taking Tesla private” tweet caused Tesla short sellers to get their BVDs in a bunch. Prior to his court appearance on April 4, Musk said the second tweet was “true, immaterial to shareholders, and in no way a violation of my agreement with the SEC.”

That agreement last year is what led to Musk stepping aside as chairman of the company, a position subsequently filled by Robyn Denholm. It also was supposed to make Musk more cautious when it came to publishing tweets that could affect the company’s stock price.

The thinking among courtroom observers is that if Judge Nathan agreed with the SEC, she would have sanctioned Musk and been done with it. That she didn’t suggests the judge found the SEC plaint less than persuasive.

In court, she told both sides, “Put your reasonableness pants on.” She then ordered both parties to meet with each other for at least one hour in the next two weeks to work out an agreement that will clarify the original order and resolve the pending motion to hold Musk in contempt. They are to file a joint report to the court by the end of the two-week cooling off period.

After the hearing, Musk issued a statement, saying, “We have always felt that we should be able to work through any disagreements directly with the SEC, rather than prematurely rushing to court. Today, that is exactly what Judge Nathan instructed.”

According to a report by CNBC, Musk was asked if the two sides would meet and resolve their dispute in the next two weeks. “Looks like it,” he told reporters with a smirk on his face before driving away in a Tesla Model S. If he was worried by what happened in court on Thursday, he certainly didn’t show it.

Musk Visits Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo
While he was in the area, Musk visited Tesla’s Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, according to a report by the Buffalo News. What he did or said there is unknown, but so far as we know, this is the first time Musk has been to the factory. Perhaps he is taking a renewed interest in the SolarRoof that is supposed to go into production sometime this year.

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Former Volkswagen and Toyota Executive, Don Jackson, to Lead Fisker Inc. Manufacturing

Jackson named senior advisor of manufacturing, spearheading Fisker Inc. strategy and site selectionFormer roles include: President of Manufacturing at Volkswagen of America and Senior Vice President, Quality and Production at Toyota Announcement follows the reveal of Fisker’s affordable, luxury electric SUV – slated for production in the United States and mass market launch in 2021Never-before-seen design image of Fisker’s affordable, all-electric luxury SUV – set for launch in 2021
LOS ANGELES (April 5, 2019) – Fisker Inc. – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most desirable electric vehicles, breakthrough automotive technology and advanced mobility solutions – has appointed Don Jackson as senior advisor of manufacturing. The seasoned industry executive will spearhead manufacturing strategy and site selection as Fisker Inc. prepares for the launch of its stunningly designed, affordable all-electric luxury SUV – slated for the second half of 2021.
Automotive Manufacturing and Quality Leadership
Jackson comes equipped with more than 40 years of manufacturing leadership. Before taking on a key role at Volkswagen of America as President of Manufacturing, he served as Senior Vice President, Quality and Production for Toyota's Texas operations. Prior to this, Jackson served as Vice President of Manufacturing for Toyota’s operations in Kentucky. More recently, he founded Jackson Management Group, LLC, which is focused on providing strategy for various companies in lean manufacturing and best management practice. Multiple States Being Considered for Production
Fisker Inc. is currently finalizing the selection of a facility, located in the United States, to produce the mass market, all-electric luxury SUV. California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia are among the states currently being considered through an RFP process.Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO – Fisker Inc.
“Following the exciting announcement on our affordable electric luxury SUV for the mass global market, we sought out an automotive industry leader with a strong history of results in high-volume manufacturing and the utmost in quality control. Don has lead operations for the largest OEMs, raising the bar in vehicle quality and reliability. We are delighted to have him join our team as we ramp up toward launch in 2021 and prepare to bring a more emotion-stirring, American-made EV design to people worldwide.”
Don Jackson, senior advisor of manufacturing – Fisker Inc.
“The future of the automotive industry lies in electric vehicles. There’s an undeniable shift toward sustainable mobility around the globe, and Fisker is breaking the mold with the most forward-thinking technologies complemented by Henrik’s world-renowned, emotionally-compelling design touches. I share Fisker’s vision of driving mass electrification forward by producing more desirable EVs for the global market here in the United States, and I look forward to building a disruptive strategy that combines Fisker’s unique business model with the very best manufacturing practices that assure unparalleled results and outstanding, reliable products. The Fisker team is committed to exceeding customer expectations globally.”
For more information, or for interview inquiries, contact Fisker@GoDRIVEN360.com.
About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable electric vehicles complemented with the longest range and shortest charging times on earth. As a leading force in influencing mass market electrification across the globe, the company’s scientific breakthroughs include the patented Fisker Flexible Solid-State Battery – ushering in a new era in fast charging, safety and range.
The brainchild of EV pioneer and world-leading automotive designer, Henrik Fisker, Fisker Inc.’s mission is to set a new standard of excellence and performance in the electric vehicle industry and mobility services – developing unique, high-performance electric vehicles that feature the latest in emerging technologies and exciting user experiences. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com.
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Ford Workers Call for Strike at St. Petersburg Factory Slated to Close – The Moscow Times

Workers at the Ford Sollers automobile plant outside St. Petersburg will begin a partial shutdown of production next week, a local Ford labor union leader said Friday, to protest hundreds of impending layoffs at the plant as it moves to shut down production. Ford Sollers, the American automotive giant’s joint venture in Russia, announced late… Continue reading Ford Workers Call for Strike at St. Petersburg Factory Slated to Close – The Moscow Times

BMW Group to recognise a provision with respect to EU antitrust proceedings

Munich. In connection with the ongoing antitrust proceedings, the European Commission today informed the BMW Group about a “Statement of Objections”. The EU Commission is investigating whether German automobile manufacturers cooperated in technical working groups to restrict competition in development and rollout of emission-reduction technologies. The BMW Group will contest the EU Commission’s allegations with… Continue reading BMW Group to recognise a provision with respect to EU antitrust proceedings

Spark Plug Manufacturer Develops Solid-State Batteries For Moon Mission

Solid-state batteries are the real deal, although those promising batteries with greater performance and high energy density to conventional lithium-ion are not yet ready for series-production and automotive applications. Surprising reinforcement in development comes from Japanese spark plugs manufacturer NGK SPARK PLUG CO., which developed solid-state batteries and intends to use it – together with… Continue reading Spark Plug Manufacturer Develops Solid-State Batteries For Moon Mission