Tag: Volvo

Strike resumes at Volvo’s Virginia operations after UAW rejects labor deal

Volvo said in a statement that the UAW’s decision was difficult to understand, but it was confident of reaching a deal with the union. Volvo AB employees represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) have resumed a strike at the Swedish truck maker’s operations in Virginia after the union rejected a six-year labor agreement, the… Continue reading Strike resumes at Volvo’s Virginia operations after UAW rejects labor deal

Statement Regarding United Auto Workers Decision to Resume Strike at NRV Plant

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Trucks North America today issued the following statement regarding the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s decision to resume their strike at the New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, VA, after the members of UAW Local #2069 rejected the tentative agreement the parties agreed to on… Continue reading Statement Regarding United Auto Workers Decision to Resume Strike at NRV Plant

Clean Technica: Tour Of Oldtimer EV Conversions At eDub Services — Check Out That Golf Mk2!000943

After 1 year in its new premises, Kit Lacey of eDub Services gives a tour of his latest projects. In the video Kit talks about the 1973 VW T2 “Indie” that we followed in its making earlier, which unfortunately has had a bad scratch. He shows us the super cool Tesla-powered 1991 VW Golf Mk2… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tour Of Oldtimer EV Conversions At eDub Services — Check Out That Golf Mk2!000943

How Geely, GWM steered Chinese car firms to wins

Great Wall Motors displays its cars at an international auto expo in Beijing. DING HONGFA/XINHUA Until very recently, Li Shufu, chairman of Geely that owns Volvo and a major stake holder in Mercedes parent Daimler, was ribbed from time to time because of a remark he made 22 years ago that “cars are nothing more than… Continue reading How Geely, GWM steered Chinese car firms to wins

Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton

Here’s a tale of two industries – cars and computers. In February, major car manufacturers such as Nissan and Honda began to warn shareholders that revenues were likely to fall significantly below expectations. And the reason wasn’t Covid-19 – well, not directly anyway: the pandemic had already significantly depressed sales in 2020. No, the problem… Continue reading Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton

Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC

Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is close to finalizing a deal to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, the newest special purpose acquisition company launched by LinkedIn co-founder and investor Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and managing partner Michael Thompson, according to several sources familiar with the talks. One of the sticking points is the… Continue reading Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC

Hyundai Motor Americas Region Names Carlos Servin Chief Cost Optimization Officer

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Americas Region has appointed Carlos Servin as the Chief Cost Optimization Officer. Servin will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of all cost optimization initiatives across North and South America. This includes benchmarking and implementing best practices for localization, supplier assessments and cost… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Americas Region Names Carlos Servin Chief Cost Optimization Officer

Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle Markets, 2021-2028: Global Focus on Passenger Vehicles, Light-duty & Heavy-duty Buses and Trucks, and Three-wheelers

DUBLIN, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Fuel Type, by Vehicle Type, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global automotive natural gas vehicle market demand is expected to reach 38,856.33 thousand units by 2028. The… Continue reading Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle Markets, 2021-2028: Global Focus on Passenger Vehicles, Light-duty & Heavy-duty Buses and Trucks, and Three-wheelers

Movin’On Challenge Design Reveals Top Concepts

All 170 entries this year sought to create inclusive mobility for those who are often overlooked when mobility solutions are being designed. For Spahn’s concept, the Crosswing enables people with amputations to move around cities more efficiently by giving them the ability to skate for transport or leisure. The second-place spot went to Danish design… Continue reading Movin’On Challenge Design Reveals Top Concepts