The ride-hailing company announced on Thursday that it plans to become one of the largest voluntary purchasers of carbon offsets in the world. Over the years, John Zimmer, the co-founder and president of Lyft, has often pointed to a class he took as an undergraduate as the source of his ideas about environmental sustainability—and by… Continue reading Lyft Delivers Carbon-Neutral Rides
Tag: Manufacturing
Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant
Nissan Plummeting diesel sales deal another employment blow to the UK automotive industry Nissan would not confirm any job losses, although local reports suggested long-serving staff could be asked to take voluntary redundancy. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Nissan is to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland plant, Britain’s biggest car factory, as plummeting diesel… Continue reading Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant
Discussion Between Carlos Tavares and German Government
Carlos Tavares, Chairman of Groupe PSA Managing Board, and Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller had today fruitful discussions with Peter Altmaier, German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy and Hubertus Heil, German Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. The dialogue was open and constructive expressing shared desire to work on a sustainable future for… Continue reading Discussion Between Carlos Tavares and German Government
Opel could lose more than a quarter of its German employees
Open doors. The number of employees leaving Opel should far exceed the expectations of PSA, the new owner of the brand to lightning. According to Wolfgang Schäfer-Klug, head of Opel’s works council, more than 4,000 employees are already willing to leave the entity. This without taking into account the generous plan of departure plan open… Continue reading Opel could lose more than a quarter of its German employees
Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK plant as diesel demand slides: source
LONDON (Reuters) – Nissan (7201.T) will cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland plant, Britain’s biggest automotive factory, as it tackles declining demand for diesel models across Europe, a source told Reuters on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Logo of the Nissan Motor Co. is displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, November 2,… Continue reading Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK plant as diesel demand slides: source
Discussion with Carlos Tavares and Peter Altmaier
Discussion with Carlos Tavares and Peter Altmaier 2018-04-20 Carlos Tavares, Chairman of Groupe PSA Managing Board, and Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller had today fruitful discussions with Peter Altmaier, German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy and Hubertus Heil, German Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. The dialogue was open and constructive expressing shared… Continue reading Discussion with Carlos Tavares and Peter Altmaier
Does the PSA Group want to cut 3,700 Opel jobs in Germany?
3,700. This is the number of jobs that should be eliminated by 2020 Germany in Opel as part of the plan presented by the group PSAWolfgang Schäfer-Klug, chairman of the manufacturer’s works council, told a press conference on Friday. Disagreement by the PSA group in a statement. “In the light of current speculation, the PSA… Continue reading Does the PSA Group want to cut 3,700 Opel jobs in Germany?
General Motors Korea fails to reach wage deal, edging closer to bankruptcy filing
General Motors’ loss-making South Korean unit and its labour union failed to reach a wage deal by Friday, breaching a deadline set by the U.S. automaker to seek bankruptcy protection for the unit. GM Korea held a board meeting on Friday evening to discuss filing for a court-led rehabilitation but it delayed a decision until… Continue reading General Motors Korea fails to reach wage deal, edging closer to bankruptcy filing
UPDATE 4-GM Korea delays vote on bankruptcy protection to Monday as talks fail
SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors’ (GM.N) loss-making South Korean unit and its labor union failed to reach a wage deal by Friday, breaching a deadline set by the U.S. automaker to seek bankruptcy protection for the unit. FILE PHOTO: An employee works at an assembly line of GM Korea’s Bupyeong plant in Incheon, South Korea… Continue reading UPDATE 4-GM Korea delays vote on bankruptcy protection to Monday as talks fail
UPDATE 1-Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK plant as diesel demand slides -source
LONDON (Reuters) – Nissan (7201.T) will cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland plant, Britain’s biggest automotive factory, as it tackles declining demand for diesel models across Europe, a source told Reuters on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Logo of the Nissan Motor Co. is displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, November 2,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK plant as diesel demand slides -source