A vision of transportation’s future As cities stock up on deicers and snowplow drivers prepare for long nights, tech companies, automakers, policymakers and others at ITS World Congress in Montreal are talking about ways to make transportation safer in foul weather. Held annually, ITS World Congress brings together people to hash out how transportation is… Continue reading A New Way to Think about Snowstorms – Foul Weather Proves a Hot Topic at ITS World Congress in Montreal
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FAURECIA SIGNS A JOINT VENTURE WITH BYD FOR SEATING SOLUTIONS
Shanghai (China), October 31, 2017FAURECIA SIGNS A JOINT VENTURE WITH BYDfor seating solutionsOctober 31, 2017, Shenzhen – Faurecia, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced its new joint venture with the pioneering Chinese electric vehicle OEM, BYD. The new company, called Shenzhen Faurecia Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (70% Faurecia – 30% BYD) aims… Continue reading FAURECIA SIGNS A JOINT VENTURE WITH BYD FOR SEATING SOLUTIONS
Tokai University Solar Car Team Supported by Panasonic Completes the 3,000km “Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017”
Adelaide, Australia – The solar car race, “Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (WSC) 2017,” began in Australia on October 8, 2017, and the Tokai University Solar Car Team powered by Panasonic’s “HIT(TM)” solar modules and high capacity lithium-ion batteries crossed the finish line in fourth place. (Top class results among teams using silicon solar modules. *Please… Continue reading Tokai University Solar Car Team Supported by Panasonic Completes the 3,000km “Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017”
Samsung SDI Introduces a Lineup of Various High-Performance Batteries
21700 Battery Products, the “New Normal” of Cylindrical Batteries□ Utility/Residential ESS with Remarkably Improved Capacities□ Diverse Electric Vehicle(EV) Batteries advancing the full-fledged EV eraSamsung SDI featured a wide range of high-performance batteries during the InterBattery 2017, including the cylindrical 21700 model. InterBattery 2017 was held in Coex Seoul for three days from September 27(Wed) with Samsung SDI displaying… Continue reading Samsung SDI Introduces a Lineup of Various High-Performance Batteries
FAURECIA : Forte croissance organique* de +10,7 % au 3ème trimestre ; Surperformance de 870 points de base au 3ème trimestre par rapport à la production automobile mondiale ; Guidance 2017 confirmée
www.faurecia.com)Une conférence téléphonique pour les analystes financiers et la presse aura lieu ce jour à 18 h 30 (heure de Paris). Celle-ci pourra également être suivie sur le site de Faurecia (www.faurecia.com)Numéros d’appel de la conférence téléphonique :· France +33 0 76 77 22 28· RU +44(0)20 3427 0503· États-Unis +1 646 254 3367Code d’accès : … Continue reading FAURECIA : Forte croissance organique* de +10,7 % au 3ème trimestre ; Surperformance de 870 points de base au 3ème trimestre par rapport à la production automobile mondiale ; Guidance 2017 confirmée
FAURECIA : Strong organic* growth at +10.7% in Q3 ; Increased outperformance vs. automotive production of 870bps in Q3 ; FY 2017 guidance confirmed
www.faurecia.com.A conference call for financial analysts and media will be held today at 6:30 pm (Paris time). It can also be followed on the Faurecia website (www.faurecia.com)Dial in numbers for the conference call:· France +33(0)1 76 77 22 28· UK +44(0)20 3427 0503· USA +1 646 254 3367Access code: 9333749CalendarJanuary 7-12, 2018: First… Continue reading FAURECIA : Strong organic* growth at +10.7% in Q3 ; Increased outperformance vs. automotive production of 870bps in Q3 ; FY 2017 guidance confirmed
Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks
Yokohama, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed automotive intrusion detection and prevention systems as a cyber security countermeasure for autonomous and connected cars. Connected cars are connected to the Internet, so like current IT systems, they have a possibility of receiving cyber attacks from around the world. By using Panasonic’s newly… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks
2018 Ford Expedition Starts Production At Kentucky Truck Plant
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2018 Ford Expedition Starts Production At Kentucky Truck Plant
30 Oct 2017, 16:54 UTC · by Mircea Panait
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Following an investment of $900 million, the Kentucky Truck Plant is capable of churning out the all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. After the luxed-up Navigator started production on September 25, the Expedition followed suit. One of the first customers of the full-size SUV is Houston pastor Develron Walker (pictured), who received his 2018 Expedition as a gift from FoMoCo.
26 photosWhy’s that? Hurricane Harvey took its toll on Develron’s church and community, as well as his previous car. Walker argues the church was denied both government assistance and a small business loan, despite the fact the pastor and his congregation helped 200 families following the storm. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the narrative behind Ford’s generous benefaction.
“Even while facing extremely tough circumstances, Pastor Walker has shown his relentless commitment to helping those in his community, and we hope the Expedition will help him go further with his ministry as they rebuild,” declared Joe Hinrichs, the Dearborn-based automaker’s president of global operations.
Just like the previous Expedition, the 2018 Expedition is propelled by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. The EcoBoost engine is rated at 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, but there’s a more powerful tune available. Reserved for the Platinum trim level, the more potent EcoBoost develops 400 ponies and 480 pound-feet. Regardless of trim level and drivetrain specification, the newcomer relies on a 10-speed automatic transmission co-developed with GM.
Arriving at dealerships in the coming weeks, the 2018 Ford Expedition is expected to boast best-in-class mileage. What’s for certain, however, is that the redesigned Expedition is the best of its class in terms of towing, being capable of trailering 9,300 pounds (4,218 kilograms). Pricing kicks off at $51,695 for the Expedition XLT. The slightly longer XLT Max will set you back $54,385. At the other end of the spectrum, the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum Max retails at $75,400.
Those interested in the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, well, the full-sized luxobarge is considerably more expensive. The base model starts at $72,055 while the Black Label retails at $93,705.
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30 Dec 2017, 12:43 UTC · by Mircea Panait
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The Volkswagen Group is the world’s largest automaker by sales volume, delivering 10.3 million vehicles in 2016. Production, as expected, is another area where the Wolfsburg-based company is at the top of its game.
10 photosWith a few days to go until 2017 turns to 2018, the Volkswagen brand (not group) announced that it had produced six million vehicles in the current calendar year. It’s a production record made possible by 50-plus plants located in 14 countries, and a product portfolio of 60-plus models.
“More than six million vehicles produced in 12 months – there is one thing that this shows above all: our plants and employees are continually improving their production competence. We have top teams in production which successfully master growing demand from customers,” declared Thomas Ulbrich, whose role is that of Member of the Board of Management of the German brand responsible for Production & Logistics.
Volkswagen highlights that the models which made the production record possible are the Jetta, followed by the Golf, Santana, Passat, and Polo. These are all nameplates with tradition for the brand, though newcomers also had a say in the result, especially the Tiguan, T-Roc, and the Arteon.
This year’s result brings the total number of Volkswagen vehicles produced to more than 150 million since the first-ever Bettle rolled off the line 72 years ago. And thanks to the Transform 2025+ strategy, the German automaker is planning even bigger things in the immediate future.
In the first phase of the plan, Volkswagen intends to strengthen its presence in the sport utility vehicle and crossover segments by introducing 19 new models by 2020. The second phase, meanwhile, will see the brand go on the electric offensive with the I.D. family of models. Underpinned by the MEB vehicle architecture, three models are already confirmed for launch in the first instance: the I.D. hatchback, I.D. Crozz crossover, and I.D. Buzz van.
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Volvo XC40 Starts Production, T5 Twin Engine PHEV And EV Coming In 2018 And 2019
The smallest utility vehicle Volvo ever made is now production reality. The XC40 started rolling off the assembly line in Ghent, Belgium today, and the first customer-bound crossovers are en route to Volvo dealers.
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