Threatened recourse at the Court of Justice of the European Union, like eight other states including France Germany gives pledges in Brussels. Invited to reduce air pollution in German cities, the government has proposed to the European Commission to test free public transport in five cities, including Bonn, Essen and Reutlingen. In connection with the… Continue reading Berlin wants to test free public transport to reduce pollution
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Greenhouse gases: CO2 fleet value at Daimler slightly up
Daimler The Stuttgart-based carmaker sold significantly more heavy SUVs last year than in 2016. (Photo: AP) The trend towards larger, more motorized and better equipped cars is having an impact Daimler also on the CO2 fleet values. While the cars sold in Europe from Mercedes Benz Cars averaged 123 grams of climate-damaging carbon dioxide (CO2)… Continue reading Greenhouse gases: CO2 fleet value at Daimler slightly up
GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit
General Motors Co. and South Korean authorities are set for a standoff after the automaker announced a plan to shut one factory and threatened to leave the country entirely if concessions aren’t made to stem mounting losses. South Korean officials will hold talks with GM about ways to keep the carmaker’s operations open, the finance ministry… Continue reading GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit
Daimler warns of supply chain risk from switch to electric cars
Daimler said spending on research and development would increase slightly in 2018 after spending 8.7 billion euros in 2017, a rise of 15 percent. FRANKFURT, – Daimler AG, owner of the Mercedes-Benz brand, warned that a fall in demand for diesel cars and a switch to electric vehicles could force it to prop up its… Continue reading Daimler warns of supply chain risk from switch to electric cars
Toyota Releases North American Environmental Report
PLANO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2018) – Combating major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss, in a widespread, meaningful way often starts with small steps.
Dana Incorporated Announces Strong 2017 Financial Results, Affirms Significant 2018 Guidance Increase
MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Full-Year Highlights Sales of $7.2 billion, an increase of $1.4 billion, growth of 24 percent Net income attributable to Dana of $111 million; diluted EPS of $0.71, inclusive of $186 million one-time, non-cash charge due to U.S. tax reform Adjusted EBITDA of $835 million, providing a margin of… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Announces Strong 2017 Financial Results, Affirms Significant 2018 Guidance Increase
Robot taxis with enormous growth figures
According to a study by TrendForce, robotic taxis show growth of 80 percent per year. What happens when autonomous driving is introduced and the taxis drive by themselves? There have already been some studies, such as the analysis of the loss of jobs, the loss of private cars and more research, Common to all studies,… Continue reading Robot taxis with enormous growth figures
Michelin believes that its plants in Spain “have room to reach their maximum production capacity”
Published 2/13/2018 11:20:20:06 CET PARIS, 13 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The president of Michelin, Jean Dominique Senard, has assured that the factories of the manufacturer of French tires in Spain “still have margin to reach his maximum capacity of production”, underlining that these have a “very important” weight on the attainment of the good ones… Continue reading Michelin believes that its plants in Spain “have room to reach their maximum production capacity”
Tire manufacturer buys a fifth: Michelin goes into workshop chain ATU
All articles and backgrounds 02/13/2018 Tire manufacturer buys a fifth Michelin goes into workshop chain ATU DPA Already in French hands: Now there is next to the French Mobivia with the tire manufacturer Michelin a second French shareholder of the workshop chain ATU The French tire manufacturer Michelin Show stock market chart has invested one… Continue reading Tire manufacturer buys a fifth: Michelin goes into workshop chain ATU
BMW Group achieves best-ever January
Munich. Following its seventh consecutive year of record sales, the world’s number one manufacturer of premium vehicles started 2018 with another record: the BMW Group has never sold so many cars in January as in this year. A total of 169,538 customers took delivery of a BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce premium vehicle, an increase of… Continue reading BMW Group achieves best-ever January