All articles and backgrounds 04/19/2018 Open to cooperation How Daimler imagines cooperation with Geely DPA Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche: Joint electric platform with major shareholder Geely? The German carmaker Daimler Show stock market chart sets the limits of possible cooperation with the new Chinese major shareholder Geely. For example, work on a joint electric platform… Continue reading Open to cooperation: how Daimler imagines cooperation with Geely
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Tesla factory to be investigated over safety concerns
Tesla California base faces claims of unreported injuries as it struggles to roll out Model 3 Customer deliveries of the Model 3 have been delayed by the production problems. Photograph: Justin Pritchard/AP Tesla is facing an investigation by Californian safety regulators into reports of serious injuries at its factory in Fremont, California, where it is… Continue reading Tesla factory to be investigated over safety concerns
Bernd Osterloh in the interview – boss must “sometimes also on the table”: VW works council boss demands of Diess tighter leadership of the group
All articles and backgrounds 04/19/2018 Bernd Osterloh in an interview – boss has to “hit the floor sometimes” VW works council chief demands from Diess tighter leadership of the group REUTERS Bernd Osterloh: “I do not need anyone to put Herbert Diess on the chain” Volkswagen works council chief Bernd Osterloh expects the new boss… Continue reading Bernd Osterloh in the interview – boss must “sometimes also on the table”: VW works council boss demands of Diess tighter leadership of the group
Nissan introduces improved e-NV200 with higher-capacity battery
The updated electric commercial vehicle offers increased range, longer battery life and an enhanced Power Plug supply YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 19, 2018) – Nissan began taking orders today for its newly improved Nissan e-NV200 electric commercial vehicle, featuring a higher-capacity battery that offers longer range and battery life. Deliveries of the vehicle will begin in… Continue reading Nissan introduces improved e-NV200 with higher-capacity battery
California investigating Tesla workplace
Dana Hull and Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg L.P. Published 8:18 p.m. ET April 18, 2018 California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health said it has opened a new investigation into Tesla Inc. following a report about worker protections at the company’s auto plant in Fremont, California. The state agency “takes seriously reports of workplace hazards and… Continue reading California investigating Tesla workplace
Amplats invests in Dutch tech company in fuel cell drive
JOHANNESBURG: Anglo American Platinum said on Wednesday it had invested an unspecified amount in High-Yield Energy Technologies (HyET), a Dutch technology company, as part of its drive to promote fuel cell vehicles which require platinum catalysts. A global push for lower-emission transport raises the prospect of weaker demand for platinum, whose biggest industrial use is… Continue reading Amplats invests in Dutch tech company in fuel cell drive
UPDATE 1-GM abruptly replaces head of Cadillac brand
(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Wednesday that it was replacing Johan de Nysschen as head of its Cadillac brand, ahead of the launch of a new sport utility vehicle central to GM’s hopes for luxury market growth. FILE PHOTO: Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen speaks during the presentation of the 2019 Cadillac… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM abruptly replaces head of Cadillac brand
Barclays study on e-mobility: “BMW, Audi, Mercedes will fight back against Tesla”
All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 Barclays study on e-mobility “BMW, Audi, Mercedes will fight back against Tesla” BMW, Tesla BMW against Tesla: “The German carmaker will fight back” The British investment bank Barclays assumes that the German carmaker on the subject E-mobility their lag over the top dog Tesla Show stock market chart In the… Continue reading Barclays study on e-mobility: “BMW, Audi, Mercedes will fight back against Tesla”
Is Tesla really ready to conquer China?
The doors of the Middle Kingdom open and Tesla has the opportunity he hoped to get into it. For almost a year, the American electric vehicle specialist has been looking for to build a factory in China without having to partner with a local partner. On Monday, the Chinese government opened the way for him… Continue reading Is Tesla really ready to conquer China?
Tesla shuts down Model 3 production for five days amid quality concerns
As press reports begin to mount up about quality issues with its critical Model 3, Bloomberg reported that Tesla will shut down the Model 3 production line to improve automation on the Model 3 assembly line at its factory in Fremont, California. The company says the shutdown has been long-planned and that it will not… Continue reading Tesla shuts down Model 3 production for five days amid quality concerns