We’d love to believe Toyota is being sincere In a comprehensive post by InsideEVs own Mark Kane, we reported last week that Toyota announced that they were pushing up their electification plans by 5 years, and now expect to have “electrified’ versions of all of their offerings by 2025. Toyota EV news That news followed a… Continue reading Are Toyota’s Latest EV Moves For Real?
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Jobs at risk at Telford Mahle car filter plant – BBC News
Up to 180 jobs are under threat as a car component manufacturer considers closing its plant in Telford. Mahle said its decision was due to a decline in order levels and a “planned reduction in investments and production locations”. The firm said the Halesfield 25 site in Shropshire was “no longer sustainable” and it was… Continue reading Jobs at risk at Telford Mahle car filter plant – BBC News
180 jobs under threat as manufacturer plans to close Telford site – shropshirestar.com
German-owned Mahle blamed falling orders for the potential closure of its site at Halesfield 25, where it makes air filtration products for the car industry. The group, which also has a distribution facility in Bilston, Wolverhampton, said it was now in consultation with its employees about the move. A statement on behalf of the firm… Continue reading 180 jobs under threat as manufacturer plans to close Telford site – shropshirestar.com
Helium launches $51M-funded ‘LongFi’ IoT alternative to cellular
With 200X the range of Wi-Fi at 1/1000th of the cost of a cellular modem, Helium’s “LongFi” wireless network debuts today. Its transmitters can help track stolen scooters, find missing dogs via IoT collars and collect data from infrastructure sensors. The catch is that Helium’s tiny, extremely low-power, low-data transmission chips rely on connecting to… Continue reading Helium launches $51M-funded ‘LongFi’ IoT alternative to cellular
Dealers see average profit of £5,000 in April
The average UK motor retailer made a profit of £5,000 in April a “marginal improvement” on last year, according to dealer profitability specialist ASE. It said the result represented a “good return” given the reduction in tactical activity and reduced overall new car registration levels. “With new car volumes remaining under pressure as a result… Continue reading Dealers see average profit of £5,000 in April
Electric, Autonomous And Modular Scania NXT Unveiled
Scania NXT hints the future of electric buses and trucks beyond 2030 Scania presents at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Stockholm (10-12 June) all-new all-electric concept – the Scania NXT, which is envisioned as fully autonomous vehicle for 2030 and beyond. The main topic of the concept is modular architecture, which enables use… Continue reading Electric, Autonomous And Modular Scania NXT Unveiled
Exclusive: Renault chairman weakened as Macron snubs meeting – sources
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has turned down a request to meet Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard, who is furious over the government’s interference at the carmaker, sources told Reuters, raising questions over Senard’s future. Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of Renault speaks during French carmaker Renault’s shareholders meeting in Paris, France in this still image… Continue reading Exclusive: Renault chairman weakened as Macron snubs meeting – sources
CORRECTED-Ford launches testing of new self-driving fleet in Detroit
FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is seen on a vehicle at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s majority owned autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Argo AI, launched its new fleet of self-driving test vehicles – Ford Fusion… Continue reading CORRECTED-Ford launches testing of new self-driving fleet in Detroit
VW and Goldman lead $1bn investment in Swedish battery project
Northvolt plans to build two factories to challenge dominance of Tesla and Asian rivals Go to Source
Unique £50m McLaren sportscar and supercar line-up brought together for the first time
First time these examples of McLaren’s modern day roadcars have been brought together in a ‘collection’ estimated to be worth £50m Cars were ‘reunited’ at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey The unique line-up was created to help celebrate McLaren Automotive employee, friends and family open day For the first time McLaren has… Continue reading Unique £50m McLaren sportscar and supercar line-up brought together for the first time