Eberspacher subsidiary to set up another plant in Brazil

From 2022, Purem by Eberspächer will supply exhaust technologies for cars and commercial vehicles from a new plant in Sorocaba, Brazil. Eberspacher is expanding its activities in Brazil. From 2022, the company through its subsidiary – Purem by Eberspacher – will manufacture complete exhaust gas cleaning systems and components such as catalytic converters and silencers for… Continue reading Eberspacher subsidiary to set up another plant in Brazil

ZF increases stake in software firm doubleSlash to 51 percent

Dr. Dirk Walliser, Head of Corporate R&D at ZF Group, and Konrad Krafft, Managing Director at doubleSlash. ZF has increased its stake in the Friedrichshafen-based software company doubleSlash, acquired in 2016, from 40 to now 51 percent as of October 1, 2021. doubleSlash will continue to operate independently on the market. Both companies jointly develop… Continue reading ZF increases stake in software firm doubleSlash to 51 percent

@Nissan: Nissan announces senior management appointments000503

2021/09/30 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the appointment of Hugues Desmarchelier as vice president, Global Electrification Ecosystem & EV Programs effective October 01, 2021. He will report to Ivan Espinosa, senior vice president, Global Product Strategy and Product Planning Division, Global Program Management and NISMO. In this position, Desmarchelier will be… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan announces senior management appointments000503

@Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for August 2021000502

2021/09/29 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for August 2021. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in August declined 13.3% from a year earlier. Production in Japan surpassed year-earlier results by 18.1%. Production outside Japan declined 16.9% from a year earlier. 2. Sales Global sales in August declined… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for August 2021000502

UK’s Causis E-Mobility to set up EV plant, gigafactory in Talegaon

The government of Maharashtra and MIDC signed an MoU with Causis E-Mobility to set up an EV production unit in Talegaon. It involves an investment of Rs 2,800 crore. (Twitter/Aaditya Thackeray) The Maharashtra government, which unveiled a dynamic electric vehicle policy in July this year, has inked its first major investment under the policy. On… Continue reading UK’s Causis E-Mobility to set up EV plant, gigafactory in Talegaon

@Toyota: Toyota Tunes into Manufacturing Month

Automaker takes America behind the scenes at eight U.S. manufacturing plants to the see what makes Toyota move. PLANO, Texas (October 1, 2021) – Toyota kicks off Manufacturing month with a behind-the-scenes video tour at eight of its ten U.S. manufacturing facilities. Viewers will get a glimpse of the famed Toyota Production System at work. This… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tunes into Manufacturing Month

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. September and Third Quarter 2021 Sales Results

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported U.S. September 2021 sales of 152,916 vehicles, a decrease of 22.4 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus September 2020.  U.S. September 2021 sales of alternative powered vehicles (APVs), including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel cells totaled 42,945… Continue reading Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. September and Third Quarter 2021 Sales Results

Hyundai Motor America Reports September and Q3 2021 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported total September sales of 53,800 units, a 2% decrease compared with September 2020. Hyundai’s monthly sales results were significantly better than industry predictions that forecasted a 25% decline in September. Hyundai also set new September total sales records for Palisade, Ioniq HEV, Kona EV… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Reports September and Q3 2021 Sales

@GM: GM Set to Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in the U.S. 5 Years Ahead of Schedule September 30, 2021

GM Set to Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in the U.S. 5 Years Ahead of Schedule DETROIT, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  As GM pursues carbon-neutral commitment, company expects to source 100 percent renewable energy in the U.S. by 2025 GM teams with PJM and TimberRock to launch a new carbon tracking system to monitor… Continue reading @GM: GM Set to Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in the U.S. 5 Years Ahead of Schedule September 30, 2021

Aurora shines spotlight on autonomous truck tech, strategy ahead of SPAC merger

On Interstate 45 in Texas, a billboard with “Aurora” emblazoned at the top in giant white letters offers a cryptic message: “A new way to drive is on the horizon.” It’s hard to know just how many of the thousands of drivers on this stretch of road know what that means or what Aurora is;… Continue reading Aurora shines spotlight on autonomous truck tech, strategy ahead of SPAC merger