Gurgaon-based Sona Comstar, the Tier 1 supplier of bevel gears and the world’s largest component supplier of precision forged gears for differentials used in conventional commercial vehicles, is now making a foray into the electric vehicle (EV) segment. The company is strengthening its electrification drive and developing EV components ranging from BLDC (brushless DC) motors and… Continue reading Sona Comstar to supply BLDC motor and controller to e-bike maker Revolt Motors
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@GM: GM Canada Producing 10 Million Face Masks for the Government of Canada
GM Canada Producing 10 Million Face Masks for the Government of Canada 2020-08-21 OSHAWA, Ont. (August 21, 2020) — New pictures have been added to our photo gallery on the General Motors media site as we recently marked our 2 millionth mask making milestone. On May 26, 2020, the Government of Canada contracted General Motors… Continue reading @GM: GM Canada Producing 10 Million Face Masks for the Government of Canada
Daimler’s savings target puts 20000 jobs at risk, report says – Automotive News Europe
July 22, 2020 03:12 PM CHRISTOPH RAUWALD Bloomberg Daimler’s plans to make deeper cost cuts than planned before the global pandemic could translate to the elimination of about 20,000 jobs, according to people familiar with the matter. The Mercedes-Benz maker has boosted its labor-cost savings target to 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) from 1.4 billion… Continue reading Daimler’s savings target puts 20000 jobs at risk, report says – Automotive News Europe
@VW Group: A new era for Volkswagen innovation in America begins with the Type 20 Concept Some two decades ago, the Volkswagen Group opened a …
Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale. Modifying vehicles can adversely affect warranty coverage & compliance with required safety and other standards Some two decades ago, the Volkswagen Group opened a three-person office in Silicon Valley, looking to tap the region’s burgeoning tech scene for new transportation breakthroughs. Today, that office includes more than 180… Continue reading @VW Group: A new era for Volkswagen innovation in America begins with the Type 20 Concept Some two decades ago, the Volkswagen Group opened a …
@VW Group: Meet the ID. CROZZ, a Preview of Volkswagen’s First Electric SUV Expected in 2020 Electric vehicles are the future of transportatio…
Electric vehicles are the future of transportation, but making that future a reality will require a lot of innovation and manufacturing know-how. Today, Volkswagen unveiled one of its major steps toward an electric future with the first North American appearance of the ID. CROZZ concept vehicle in Los Angeles – a four-door, all-wheel-drive SUV that… Continue reading @VW Group: Meet the ID. CROZZ, a Preview of Volkswagen’s First Electric SUV Expected in 2020 Electric vehicles are the future of transportatio…
Human Capital: What’s next in Uber and Lyft’s court battle and a look at board diversity in Silicon Valley
Welcome back to Human Capital, where we unpack the latest in diversity, equity and inclusion, and labor issues in the tech industry. In this week’s edition, we’re looking at the latest in Uber and Lyft’s court battle to keep their drivers classified as independent contractors, Pinterest’s well-timed announcement of a Black board member, overall board… Continue reading Human Capital: What’s next in Uber and Lyft’s court battle and a look at board diversity in Silicon Valley
@Groupe PSA: PR AMI – 100% ËLECTRIC : CITROËN UNVEILS ITS ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN000095
Revealed on February 27 at Paris La Défense Arena, commercialized in Fnac and Darty stores and in the Citroën dealership network since June 15, Ami – 100% ëlectric unveils its very first advertising campaign. Broadcast from Sunday August 23 in France, the TV film is to be discovered in preview on YouTube: Film : https://youtu.be/CWKbsfpNUGQ… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR AMI – 100% ËLECTRIC : CITROËN UNVEILS ITS ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN000095
Valmet Automotive sets up small series production for electric vehicles in Helmstadt-Bargen
Valmet Automotive, one of the world’s largest vehicle contract manufacturers and engineering service providers focusing on electric mobility, is expanding its site in Helmstadt-Bargen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to produce electrically powered small series vehicles for urban mobility. This was announced by Dr. Robert Hentschel, SVP Engineering at Valmet Automotive, during a visit of Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut,… Continue reading Valmet Automotive sets up small series production for electric vehicles in Helmstadt-Bargen
@Daimler: Connectivity retrofit by Mercedes-Benz: more than 500,000 Mercedes me Adapters activated
Over half a million vehicles in 33 markets equipped with the Mercedes me Adapter since 2016. Making connectivity available in older model series: vehicle data, services and statistics available at a tap on the user’s smartphone. Starting now, customers can also install the Mercedes me Adapter on their own at home. Popular features: gas station… Continue reading @Daimler: Connectivity retrofit by Mercedes-Benz: more than 500,000 Mercedes me Adapters activated
Europa Press: Jaguar Land Rover reduces CO2 emissions by up to 26% by using recycled aluminum in its vehicles000160
MADRID, Aug 21 (EUROPA PRESS) – Jaguar Land Rover has found that super-recycling aluminum waste from beverage cans, bottle caps and end-of-life vehicles can be used to build future high-quality vehicles to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. (CO2) by up to 26%. As stated in a statement, its ‘Reality’ aluminum project is “an essential pillar in… Continue reading Europa Press: Jaguar Land Rover reduces CO2 emissions by up to 26% by using recycled aluminum in its vehicles000160