“Saturn is the key to General Motors’ long-term competitiveness, survival and success as a domestic producer,” boss Roger Smith stated boldly in January 1985. The idea for this new brand had been secretively formulated three summers prior by senior engineer Alex Mair, at a highly troublesome time for the US industry. The name hints at… Continue reading The rise and whimpering fall of General Motors’ Honda-killer
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@niche: RAGING AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT.003657
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter reflects on the inevitable decline of the ICE era, with an inspired look at the milestone vehicles that would be in his ICE dream garage. In “On The Table,” we preview the 2025 BMW XM by Kith, the third chapter in an ongoing collaboration with lifestyle brand Kith. And we continue our new (and… Continue reading @niche: RAGING AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT.003657
German FAZ: When does it become a car race?008331
In the end, everyone seems to be surprised by the verdict: the stone faces of the defendants and their defense lawyers speak volumes, as does the noticeable relief of the woman who sat across from them in the courtroom of the Frankfurt regional court. Week after week, her hope faded that her mother’s death would… Continue reading German FAZ: When does it become a car race?008331
German FAZ: With your head through the wall008328
The Dekra experts drove two microcars into the wall at their crash facility in Neumünster on behalf of the television station Vox. The result is “shocking”. In both the Aixam and the Citroën Ami, which are marketed identically as the Opel Rocks E or Fiat Topolino, the driver would have had little chance of survival.… Continue reading German FAZ: With your head through the wall008328
Commercial fleet electrification powers on: InCharge Energy COO
With President-elect Donald Trump considering eliminating the EV tax credit for individuals, InCharge Energy COO and co-founder Terry O’Day joins Catalysts Co-Hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills to discuss the impact on commercial fleet electrification efforts. “For a lot of these companies, particularly the manufacturers, this is a story about global competitiveness for them. The… Continue reading Commercial fleet electrification powers on: InCharge Energy COO
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Twice as many jobs and a lot more tax money: This is how Bochum mastered the Opel exit010237
The end of the Opel factory shocked the city. Ten years later, the old factory premises are thriving. Crucial to success: the excavators arrived the day after the closure. Go to Source
EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
Ford Mustang Mach-E next to a Tesla Cybertruck at a Supercharger (Photo: Courtesy of Tesla Inc.) EV and hybrid sales are steadily increasing in the US, reaching an all-time high in Q3 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In Q3, the combined sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery… Continue reading EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
German Manager Magazine: Car sales: Why the new brokerage model from VW and Mercedes-Benz usually flops003807
It sounds like an automotive dream: vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW will control their sales from their headquarters in the future, will need fewer dealers, customers will primarily buy online – and the corporations will save billions in sales. Tesla showed the way. The local auto industry doesn’t dare to approach direct… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Car sales: Why the new brokerage model from VW and Mercedes-Benz usually flops003807
HMI Introduces 16V, 20A Advanced Hot-Swap/E-Fuse for Robust Load Protection and Efficient Power Management
CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HMI, a leading provider of advanced analog and power management technologies, today announces the release of the HL8520E, a state-of-the-art hot-swap/E-Fuse device designed to offer superior protection and power control for sensitive load circuitry. The HL8520E is designed to protect systems from input transients, shorts, and voltage spikes… Continue reading HMI Introduces 16V, 20A Advanced Hot-Swap/E-Fuse for Robust Load Protection and Efficient Power Management
@FCA: Stellantis and Zeta Energy Announce Agreement to Develop Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries
December 5, 2024 , Amsterdam and Houston, TX – Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp. today announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications. The partnership aims to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries with game-changing gravimetric energy density while achieving a volumetric energy density comparable to today’s lithium-ion technology. For customers,… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and Zeta Energy Announce Agreement to Develop Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries