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Japanese engineers find greener pastures with Chinese automakers
GUANGZHOU — The poaching of a former Toyota Motor ace engineer by a government-owned Chinese automaker took many in the industry by surprise. Masato Katsumata had spent more than 30 years at Toyota, mainly in the engineering division. He oversaw a full revamp of the Camry sedan as its chief engineer and was involved in… Continue reading Japanese engineers find greener pastures with Chinese automakers
Nissan and Waseda University’s recycling tech helps recover rare-earth elements from EV motors
Nissan Motor Co and Japan’s Waseda University today announced the start of testing in Japan of a jointly developed recycling process that efficiently recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds from electrified vehicle motor magnets. The testing is aimed at enabling practical application of the new process by the mid-2020s. Most motors in electrified vehicles use neodymium magnets,… Continue reading Nissan and Waseda University’s recycling tech helps recover rare-earth elements from EV motors
Automotive Rear Seat Infotainment Market to Record CAGR Worth 9%| Market Participants Including Garmin Ltd. And Panasonic Corp. to Emerge as Dominant Players| Technavio
Latest market research report titled Automotive Rear Seat Infotainment Market by End-user and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2020-2024 has been announced by Technavio which is proudly partnering with Fortune 500 companies for over 16 years Key Market Dynamics: Market Driver Market Challenges The integration of smartphones and tablets with in-car infotainment and innovation in… Continue reading Automotive Rear Seat Infotainment Market to Record CAGR Worth 9%| Market Participants Including Garmin Ltd. And Panasonic Corp. to Emerge as Dominant Players| Technavio
Carlos Ghosn set to turn the tables on his accusers – Asia Times
This is part 1 of a series. While Nissan, Tokyo prosecutors and others continue to doggedly pursue litigation against fugitive ex-auto executive Carlos Ghosn – in Japan, in France and the Netherlands, in the United States and in his home country, Lebanon – Ghosn has remained relatively quiet since his daring escape from Japan’s “hostage… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn set to turn the tables on his accusers – Asia Times
Michael Perschke appointed CEO of Quantron AG
German company Quantron, a system provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and vans, has appointed automotive manager and EV pioneer Michael Perschke as CEO and board member. This is in line to bring further international EV expertise on board on its way to becoming an independent manufacturer… Continue reading Michael Perschke appointed CEO of Quantron AG
Car Radio, Podcast 38, Pts 1/2: Klauser on Corvette/Le Mans, Cadillac LMDh; Ryan/Mach 1, Fix/canceled cars, Fellrath/Grand Wagoneer, more
Car Radio, August 28, 2021 Host: Henry Payne Interview Schedule 00 min: Payne intro 02-20 min: Laura Klauser, GM racing chief. Talking Corvette at 24 Hours of Le Mans and Cadillac LMDh entry in 2023 Le Mans. 20: Ad break 25-40: Ted Ryan, Ford Archives. Talking Ford Mustang Mach 1/history. 40-55: Lauren Fix, the Car… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 38, Pts 1/2: Klauser on Corvette/Le Mans, Cadillac LMDh; Ryan/Mach 1, Fix/canceled cars, Fellrath/Grand Wagoneer, more
Mitsubishi Motors to build new plant in Bangladesh
TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors is set to build an auto assembly plant in Bangladesh as part of its expansion in Southeast Asia. Mitsubishi and state-owned Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding. The two parties will conduct a feasibility study on business opportunities to determine when to build the plant.… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors to build new plant in Bangladesh
Toyota takes commanding lead in EV patents but no match for Tesla in sales
TOKYO — While Japanese automakers lag Tesla and Volkswagen in electric-vehicle sales, they hold an advantage in critical EV technology, with Toyota Motor ranking first worldwide based on the importance of its U.S. patents, new research finds. Nikkei, in partnership with Tokyo-based research firm Patent Results, scored global companies on the competitiveness of their EV-related… Continue reading Toyota takes commanding lead in EV patents but no match for Tesla in sales
Dr N Karuppaiah: ‘We are betting big on demand for the high-speed track at NATRAX.’
Testing has come of age in India with NATRAX’s world-class 2,900-acre proving ground in Pithampur, which has 14 test tracks including an 11.3km-long high-speed track and state-of-the-art test equipment. Dr N Karuppaiah, Additional Director & Centre Head, NATRAX speaks on what it takes to become a Centre of Excellence in vehicle dynamics and deliver all-round testing capabilities.… Continue reading Dr N Karuppaiah: ‘We are betting big on demand for the high-speed track at NATRAX.’