Vauxhall Luton has built its final vehicle, a Vivaro van, bringing to an end 120 years of production at the plant. The decision to close the historic commercial vehicle factory was announced by Vauxhall owner Stellantis in November 2024. All of the company’s UK van production will be moved its site in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Former Stellantis chief Carlos Tavares announced… Continue reading Vauxhall Luton ends vehicle production after 120 years
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German FAZ: US tariffs worry metal industry009012
The Hessenmetall employers’ association has commented on the import duties announced by US President Donald Trump on cars. In 2024, motor vehicles and auto parts worth more than 200 million euros were exported from Hesse to the USA, Hessenmetall managing director Dirk Pollert said on Friday. “Although these were just a little more than three… Continue reading German FAZ: US tariffs worry metal industry009012
Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned by Trump
Trevor Milton, the founder of bankrupt hydrogen trucking startup Nikola who was convicted of fraud, has been pardoned by President Trump, the White House confirmed to TechCrunch. Milton was convicted in October 2022 of one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud related to claims he made about Nikola’s progress to investors. He was… Continue reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned by Trump
Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers
The auto tariffs will be felt sharply in Europe, for whom the U.S. is the biggest export market for an industry that supports nearly 14 million jobs. Whatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump‘s new 25per cent tax on imported cars – and experts are skeptical – automakers around the world are… Continue reading Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers
German Manager Magazin: Trevor Milton: Convised Nikola founder of Trump Begnadigt004079
Trevor Milton (42), the founder of the electric truck manufacturer Nikola, condemned for fraud, is from US President Donald Trump (78) was pardoned, as Milton announced on Thursday on social media. “Today I was personally and unconditionally pardoned by Donald Trump. He called me personally to tell me,” said Milton In an Instagram post ,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Trevor Milton: Convised Nikola founder of Trump Begnadigt004079
German Manager Magazin: Customs dispute: “America First means more and more America Alone” 004079
Manager Magazin: Ms. Müller, we put ourselves in the way of thinking from US President Trump. Europe raises 10 percent inches on imported cars from the United States, conversely 2.5. Don’t you have to find that unfair? Hildegard Müller: It’s not that easy. The fact is: While customs for importing cars in the EU is… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Customs dispute: “America First means more and more America Alone” 004079
The Future of Energy Storage: How String PCS & Active Balancing Define Project Values
DALLAS, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. energy storage market reached a major milestone in 2024, with CAISO surpassing 13GW of grid-scale storage. Other regions, including ERCOT, are expanding rapidly, while the Midwest and Southeast present new deployment opportunities. According to the American Clean Power Association (ACP), ERCOT’s clean power demand is expected to nearly… Continue reading The Future of Energy Storage: How String PCS & Active Balancing Define Project Values
Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
President Trump is slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported to the United States, including from our immediate North American neighbors. He’s also placed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to build cars. It’s a decision that will likely supercharge the cost of new and used cars, but it’s also a gift to Tesla,… Continue reading Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
VEA Wins Grand Prize at Annual Pitch Competition to Secure 2025 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize
Virginia-Based Startup Takes Home Additional $25,000 Cash Prize and Mentorship from Leading Pet Care Company ST. LOUIS, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Five innovative pet care startups from across the U.S. came together today to pitch their businesses to top pet industry executives and investors to win the $25,000 grand prize from the 2025 Purina… Continue reading VEA Wins Grand Prize at Annual Pitch Competition to Secure 2025 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize
Trump’s new auto tariffs will likely drive up car prices by thousands of dollars
Chevrolet Silverado trucks at a Chevrolet dealership in Vallejo, California, US, on Monday, March 3, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s steep new tariffs on imported cars will likely jack up prices for U.S. buyers of both foreign and locally made vehicles, according to Wall Street analysts. Trump on Wednesday said… Continue reading Trump’s new auto tariffs will likely drive up car prices by thousands of dollars