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
Tag: Mobility
Alumobility Expands Leadership Team, Names Thomas Rudlaff as Managing Director
“I am thrilled to join Alumobility at a time of tremendous opportunity for the automotive and aluminum industries,” said Thomas Rudlaff, Managing Director, Alumobility. “As automakers continue the transition to electric vehicles, aluminum is the material of choice for lightweighting, allowing vehicles to be more efficient for consumers, and our planet. I look forward to… Continue reading Alumobility Expands Leadership Team, Names Thomas Rudlaff as Managing Director
TomTom partners with MIH Consortium for navigation applications
TomTom (TOM2) announced that it has joined the MIH Consortium as the mapmaker and navigation supplier. The Foxconn-initiated MIH Consortium is bringing strategic partners like TomTom together from across the automotive industry to build the next generation of electric vehicles (EV), autonomous driving, and mobility service applications. MIH Consortium considers TomTom as a significant addition… Continue reading TomTom partners with MIH Consortium for navigation applications
Electric vans, increasingly present in business fleets
31 March, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News More than a third (36%) of surveyed business fleets already have at least one electric van. The electrification of mobility not only affects the individual channel but also other sources such as company or rent a car. Currently, more and more companies are betting on… Continue reading Electric vans, increasingly present in business fleets
German Manager Magazin: Swap batteries for electric cars: China relies on battery swaps with Nio and CATL001657
Many years ago, a certain Shai Agassi (53) caused a sensation with an idea. The longtime SAPmanager, who would have liked to have become CEO of the Dax group, wanted to sell replaceable batteries for electric cars with his start-up Better Place from 2008. He even raised $850 million in capital from investors – but… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Swap batteries for electric cars: China relies on battery swaps with Nio and CATL001657
Project Titan: Apple Deploys More Drivers to Test Autonomous Cars
Apple is expanding its autonomous car testing program and has enrolled new drivers to be used for safety. (Autonomous driving, Apple) Go to Source
@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
@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
@Honda: Honda Participates in Establishment of Gachaco, Inc
ENEOS Holdings, Inc. (President: Ota Katsuyuki; “ENEOS”), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Director, President and Representative Executive Officer: Mibe Toshihiro; “Honda”), Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer:Ito Hiroshi; “Kawasaki Motors”), Suzuki Motor Corporation (Representative Director and President: Suzuki Toshihiro; “Suzuki”) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (President, CEO and Representative Director: Hidaka Yoshihiro;… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Participates in Establishment of Gachaco, Inc
Tenneco’s Innovative Passive Damping Technology to Debut on Premium Sedan
The MCx valving architecture elevates the performance and tunability of passive dampers. It offers best-in-class comfort and handling as well as an exceptional tuning range for passenger vehicles. Integrated with Monroe OE Solutions® monotube dampers, the new valve features independent, parallel flow paths that accommodate all piston velocities allowing customers to tune the optimal compromise… Continue reading Tenneco’s Innovative Passive Damping Technology to Debut on Premium Sedan