Magna (MGA) to Expand Ontario Operations for Battery Enclosures

Magna International MGA recently announced that it is expanding its operations into Chatham-Kent, Ontario, as part of an extension of its current operations in St. Thomas to support new business from Ford F. Magna, focused on accelerating its electrification strides, is leveraging its top-class body and chassis expertise to provide innovative battery enclosures. MGA’s investment… Continue reading Magna (MGA) to Expand Ontario Operations for Battery Enclosures

EV startup Faraday Future receives SEC subpoena

The startup said on Thursday it would miss the deadline for filing its 2021 annual report with the U.S. securities regulator due to delays caused by the internal investigation. Electric-vehicle startup Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc said on Thursday some of its employees, including members of the management team, had received a subpoena from the… Continue reading EV startup Faraday Future receives SEC subpoena

@Ford: Ford Releases Inaugural Human Rights Report, Increases Climate Risk Disclosure in 2022 Integrated Report As It Transitions to Electric Future

Ford’s second annual Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report marks the company’s 23rd year of sustainability reporting Supplementing the report is a standalone human rights report – a first for Ford and the U.S. auto industry – plus a combined task force on climate-related financial disclosures and climate risk scenario report  Ford’s path toward carbon neutrality… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Releases Inaugural Human Rights Report, Increases Climate Risk Disclosure in 2022 Integrated Report As It Transitions to Electric Future

@Groupe PSA: OP Shape the future of the cockpit000353

Pia Pascale Pommer is Service Designer for Human Vehicle Interface at the User Experience Center in Rüsselsheim. That’s where fundamental work on cockpit operating controls is done. Ms Pommer, you have designed a holistic study on the topic of vehicle cockpits, which has now been published in the form of an online survey. What is… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP Shape the future of the cockpit000353

@VINFAST: VINGROUP JOINT STOCK : Vinfast to build ev factory in north carolina

VinFast’s factory will create a major manufacturing center in Chatham County’s Triangle Innovation Point megasite, covering an area of 800-hectares, with 3 main areas: electric cars and buses production and assembly, EV batteries production and ancillary industries for suppliers.Construction for phase 1 of the factory will start in 2022 after a construction permit is granted… Continue reading @VINFAST: VINGROUP JOINT STOCK : Vinfast to build ev factory in north carolina

Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech

Alpine’s upcoming electric cars will draw heavily on engineering from its Formula 1 team as the marque seeks to optimise efficiency while reinforcing its enthusiast-targeted brand positioning. Three all-new Alpine EVs will be launched over the next four years, meaning Dieppe requires expertise in electrified powertrain technology and, in order to maximise range, aerodynamics – which is in abundant supply… Continue reading Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech

@Honda: Honda Malaysia Reaches 1 Million Production Unit Milestone

Malacca, 30 March 2022 – Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today made history with the achievement of 1 million production units since the Company started local assembly in 2003 in its manufacturing plant in Pegoh, Melaka. The Company celebrated the significant milestone with a ceremony marking the rollout of the 1 millionth vehicle – the… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Malaysia Reaches 1 Million Production Unit Milestone

Bosch Rexroth on clear growth track

“We have had a successful year 2021 – thanks to strong team performance. Despite the pandemic and economic challenges, we have succeeded in increasing sales, reliably delivering to our customers, and further increasing their satisfaction. We have reached a new high on incoming orders. We are clearly on a growth track,” explains Rolf Najork, member… Continue reading Bosch Rexroth on clear growth track

Polestar’s Dennis Nobelius on the Sustainable Performance Brand’s Plans

Four words: smart, sustainable, Super Bowl. Polestar’s commercial during the big game made it clear no-compromise electric vehicles are now mainstream. Polestar Chief Operating Officer Dennis Nobelius sees driving enjoyment and autonomous-driving capabilities complementing one another in sustainable vehicles that keep driving — and the driver — front and center. NVIDIA’s Katie Washabaugh spoke with… Continue reading Polestar’s Dennis Nobelius on the Sustainable Performance Brand’s Plans

@VW Group: Validating complexity004823

Switching on autopilot in stressful traffic situations, sitting back and relaxing in the driver’s seat, or letting the assistance system take care of the tiresome task of finding a parking space and parking – highly automated driving functions will play a major role in further increasing comfort and safety in road traffic in the future.… Continue reading @VW Group: Validating complexity004823