By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it will suspend production at two assembly… Continue reading Nissan to temporarily suspend output at two assembly plants in Japan due to quake
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@Honda: HONDA TAKES THE WRAPS OFF ALL-NEW HYBRID HR-V
Next-generation HR-V features Honda’s advanced e:HEV hybrid powertrain as standard Seamless, clean design philosophy in line with recent Honda models HR-V retains class-leading space, with significantly improved comfort levels All-new compact SUV is the latest step in Honda’s commitment to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe by 2022 Available in Europe from late 2021… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA TAKES THE WRAPS OFF ALL-NEW HYBRID HR-V
Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business
– Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, ‘Parkopedia Japan Limited’ based in Tokyo – Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as Representative Commercial Director of Japan – Data collection services have now been brought in-house to deliver a heightened level of quality and accuracy for Japanese drivers – The new Parkopedia Japan business website… Continue reading Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business
Toyota halts production as Hitachi parts unit hit by quake
NAGOYA — Toyota Motor has halted production at 14 assembly lines in Japan for up to four days through Saturday, due to the shutdown of a Hitachi suspension plant, Nikkei has learned. The plant in Fukushima, owned by Hitachi subsidiary Hitachi Astemo, suspended production due to a power outage after an earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Saturday. That,… Continue reading Toyota halts production as Hitachi parts unit hit by quake
AMP’s Energy Management Systems Are Powering Most of the World’s Top E-OEMs, Investment Round Announced
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AMP – a startup led by an EV pioneer from Tesla behind patented charging/battery control solutions that power electric mobility worldwide – is announcing a round of investment led by prominent venture capital firms 8VC, Ajax Strategies and Fontinalis. The company’s explosive growth – fueled by a team with dozens of… Continue reading AMP’s Energy Management Systems Are Powering Most of the World’s Top E-OEMs, Investment Round Announced
Nissan to adjust production due to limited parts supply after quake: sources
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd will adjust production in Fukuoka prefecture this week due to disruptions in parts supplies after an earthquake hit northeastern Japan, two sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new… Continue reading Nissan to adjust production due to limited parts supply after quake: sources
Toyota halts half of Japan production lines after powerful quake
TOKYO — Toyota Motor will halt production at 14 Japanese assembly lines for up to four days through Saturday, after a weekend earthquake in northeastern Japan disrupted operations at the automaker’s suppliers. The suspension begins as early as Wednesday and affects half of Toyota’s 28 lines at nine factories nationwide, including subsidiaries such as Hino… Continue reading Toyota halts half of Japan production lines after powerful quake
Lack of Tiny Parts Disrupts Auto Factories Worldwide
The semiconductor shortage came out of left field, hitting the industry at a perilous moment. Sales have plunged worldwide. In Europe, for example, they were down 25 percent in 2020. This is all happening while automakers are trying to navigate a shift in basic technology from internal combustion engines to batteries, which has subjected them… Continue reading Lack of Tiny Parts Disrupts Auto Factories Worldwide
Joining with Toyota and Uber gives Amazon-backed Aurora the tools it needs to take on self-driving leader Waymo
Three recent deals have given Aurora access to ride-hailing and car-building expertise. The latest, a partnership with Toyota, puts Aurora in a better position to compete with Waymo. But Aurora still has to prove it can put robotaxis on the road. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Aurora Innovation has announced three… Continue reading Joining with Toyota and Uber gives Amazon-backed Aurora the tools it needs to take on self-driving leader Waymo
EU should target 1m EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups
Brussels, 11 February 2021 – Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points. In a common letter today, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Transport & Environment (T&E) and the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) asked the EU climate, transport,… Continue reading EU should target 1m EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups