Dayco receives General Motors ‘Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2021’

ROSEVILLE, Mich., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dayco’s Manoppello facility in Italy has been awarded the ‘Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2021’ by General Motors (GM) for delivering high-quality products and outstanding performance throughout 2021. Dayco exceeded GM’s stringent quality norms and excelled by delivering best-in-class and advanced solutions. Dayco received this accolade for its resilient… Continue reading Dayco receives General Motors ‘Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2021’

Ford (F), GM, Toyota Lobby to Fix Electric-Car Tax Credit in Senate Deal – Bloomberg

Ford (F), GM, Toyota Lobby to Fix Electric-Car Tax Credit in Senate Deal  Bloomberg Celebrated EV credits bill poses risks for automakers, suppliers; China looms  Detroit News Canada-made electric vehicles will qualify for tax credits under revised U.S. bill  Yahoo Movies UK Manchin Sets High Bar for Tesla, GM Electric-Car Tax Credits | Daily Business Review  Law.com View Full… Continue reading Ford (F), GM, Toyota Lobby to Fix Electric-Car Tax Credit in Senate Deal – Bloomberg

German Handelsblatt: Chinese electric cars: BYD could become as dangerous to VW, BMW and Mercedes as Tesla004920

BYD Han The upper mid-range electric sedan is about the same size as the Tesla Model S. (Photo: IMAGO/VCG) Would you buy a Chinese car? “Not really,” says a young woman. A man with a three-day beard shakes his head. “I don’t intend to do that,” explains a passer-by. And a pedestrian says, “I think… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Chinese electric cars: BYD could become as dangerous to VW, BMW and Mercedes as Tesla004920

Volvo Group starts process to establish plant for battery production in Sweden

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden. “We aim to lead the transition to a decarbonized transport system and have the long-term ambition to offer… Continue reading Volvo Group starts process to establish plant for battery production in Sweden

German Handelsblatt: Chinese electric cars: BYD could become as dangerous to VW, BMW and Mercedes as Tesla004918

Would you buy a Chinese car? “Not really,” says a young woman. A man with a three-day beard shakes his head. “I don’t intend to do that,” explains a passer-by. And a pedestrian says: “I think I’m a long way from buying a Chinese car.” A little later, two of the four interviewees in the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Chinese electric cars: BYD could become as dangerous to VW, BMW and Mercedes as Tesla004918

Eaton to hone focus on e-mobility

Eaton expects its electric mobility business to become the new driving force going forward.  Shailendra Shukla, Managing Director, Vehicle Group, Eaton India told Autocar Professional that e-mobility will now see greater focus keeping in line with shift in demand. “We are treating it separately as we want to make it big,” he said. Shukla, who took charge of the vehicle… Continue reading Eaton to hone focus on e-mobility

@BMW: Profitable first half-year – BMW Group stays on course in difficult environment002165

1st half-year: Group EBT totals € 16.2 billion (EBT margin: 24,5%) 1st half-year: EBIT margin Auto of 8.5% (excluding consolidation effects related to BBA: 12.6%) 2nd quarter: Free cash flow of €3 billion in Auto Segment Annual outlook for EBIT margin in auto segment confirmed: 7-9% BEV sales more than double in 1st half-year (+110.3%) Persistent… Continue reading @BMW: Profitable first half-year – BMW Group stays on course in difficult environment002165

Exponent Energy raises funds from Pawan Munjal’s family office, partners EV maker AltigreenWith the funding, Exponent plans to set up a rapid EV charg…

Exponent Energy, a startup developing fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles in India, has raised an undisclosed sum from the family office of Hero MotoCorp chairman and CEO Pawan Munjal. The startup has also partnered with commercial EV maker Altigreen Propulsion Labs to build three-wheelers that can charge from 0-100% battery capacity within 15 minutes. Go… Continue reading Exponent Energy raises funds from Pawan Munjal’s family office, partners EV maker AltigreenWith the funding, Exponent plans to set up a rapid EV charg…

Cleantechnica: Norway’s Plugin Market Share Drops, BEVs Still Growing 002150

Norway, the leading country in the electric transport transition, saw a rare annual drop in plugin electric vehicle share in July 2022, to 83.0% from 84.7% year on year. Full electrics grew share modestly (70.7%, from 64.1% YoY) by plugin hybrids lost share (12.3%, from 20.6%). The overall auto market was down 31% in volume… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Norway’s Plugin Market Share Drops, BEVs Still Growing 002150

Best Ergonomic Mouse of 2022

If you’re slumping over a computer all day, an ergonomic mouse can be an integral part of managing carpal tunnel and other overuse injuries. An ergonomic take on the standard mouse design puts your hand, wrist, and elbow in a position that supports long-term health. These mice vary from basic and simple to advanced gaming… Continue reading Best Ergonomic Mouse of 2022