Schaeffler develops solution for digitalization of tool manufacturing with DMG MORI

2021-09-24 | Herzogenaurach Joint development of an innovative, dynamically integrated system for more efficient and sustainable production Expansion of the long-standing partnership with DMG MORI Andreas Schick: “This innovative production system for tool manufacturing promises significant improvements in agility, efficiency, and response times within Schaeffler’s global production network” Schaeffler considers a holistic approach to digitalization… Continue reading Schaeffler develops solution for digitalization of tool manufacturing with DMG MORI

EVgo Boosts Fleet Services for its Charging Network

EVgo serves over 300,000 customer accounts including rideshare, autonomous, delivery, university, and other fleet clients. Photo: EVgo EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), a fleet electrification mover and owner-operator of the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), announced Sept. 23  the expansion of EVgo Fleet Charging Solutions with a new suite of services… Continue reading EVgo Boosts Fleet Services for its Charging Network

@VW Group: Porsche in China: uniting trends and tradition003885

In China, the smartphone plays a key role in daily life. Which Chinese app is particularly important for you? Dr. Jens Puttfarcken: My two most important apps are WeChat and Alipay. I use Alipay to pay for things and to gain access to buildings. But I can also use the app to book a bike… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche in China: uniting trends and tradition003885

@Honda: Participation in Japan Automotive Model-Based Engineering Center

Five Japanese automobile manufacturers (SUBARU CORPORATION, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mazda Motor Corporation) and five parts manufacturers (AISIN CORPORATION, JATCO Ltd, DENSO CORPORATION, Panasonic Corporation, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) will be filling the role of executive member in the Japan Automotive Model-Based Engineering center (JAMBE), which went… Continue reading @Honda: Participation in Japan Automotive Model-Based Engineering Center

Supplier Award: Schaeffler honors its top suppliers

2021-09-23 | Herzogenaurach Sustainability is central to Schaeffler’s supply chain and procurement operations Partners for Performance: 17 companies receive Schaeffler Supplier Award Andreas Schick: “Despite high volatility in the markets, Schaeffler has continued to be a reliable partner throughout more than one and a half years.” As an international automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler maintains… Continue reading Supplier Award: Schaeffler honors its top suppliers

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group China builds battery system factory in Anhui to strengthen BEV value chain003879

Volkswagen Group China is commencing construction of a battery system production factory in Hefei (Anhui province). VW Anhui Components Company is the first battery system plant to be wholly owned by the Group in China. Its initial annual capacity will be 150,000 to 180,000 high-voltage battery systems for Volkswagen Anhui’s all-electric vehicles based on the… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group China builds battery system factory in Anhui to strengthen BEV value chain003879

Wallbox to establish EVSE manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas

EVSE manufacturer Wallbox has selected Arlington, Texas as the location of its first US manufacturing facility. The 130,000-square-foot plant will have enough capacity to support Wallbox’s expansion plans in North America for the next decade. Wallbox expects to manufacture a total of 290,000 units annually at this facility by 2027, and reach its full capacity… Continue reading Wallbox to establish EVSE manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas

Xos, Cox Automotive Mobility Partner to Reuse Battery Packs

Cox Automotive Mobility, Spiers New Technologies, and Xos share a common mission in supporting practices that enable the extension of an EV battery’s life cycle. Photo: Spiers New Technologies Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS), a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, announced Sept. 23 a strategic collaboration with Cox Automotive Mobility… Continue reading Xos, Cox Automotive Mobility Partner to Reuse Battery Packs

Last Mile Delivery Startup MetroSpeedy Closes $5M Seed Funding

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MetroSpeedy, a fast growth, last-mile delivery software and services company with innovative solutions, today announced the close of $5 million in seed funding for technological advancement, additional fulfillment hubs, expansion into new markets, and talent acquisition. AddVenture Fund led the round of financing, which included strategic investments from TMT… Continue reading Last Mile Delivery Startup MetroSpeedy Closes $5M Seed Funding

Strategic Investment in proteanTecs from Industry Leaders MediaTek and Advantest Joined by Porsche Automobil Holding SE to Advance Electronics Health Monitoring

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — proteanTecs, a global leader in deep data solutions for advanced electronics, announced today a $50 million extension to their Growth Equity Round, demonstrating accelerated market adoption of system health and performance monitoring across multiple verticals. The round extension was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) and joined by… Continue reading Strategic Investment in proteanTecs from Industry Leaders MediaTek and Advantest Joined by Porsche Automobil Holding SE to Advance Electronics Health Monitoring