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China Raises Subsidies to Reward Longer Range Electric Cars
China is increasing subsidies for electric vehicles that can travel longer distances on a single charge, while also making it more difficult for battery-powered automobiles to qualify for any new incentives under a central government plan. The central government incentive for electric cars that have a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) and beyond on… Continue reading China Raises Subsidies to Reward Longer Range Electric Cars
Pininfarina develops two cars for Vietnamese carmaker VinFast
Pininfarina develops two cars for Vietnamese carmaker VinFast Turin, February 13 2018 – Vietnamese carmaker VinFast Trading and Production Limited Company has finalized a contract with leading car designer Pininfarina for the development of two cars, an SUV and a sedan. The two models to be developed by Pininfarina are the two most voted designs… Continue reading Pininfarina develops two cars for Vietnamese carmaker VinFast
The strike at Bridgestone after a pre-agreement that reflects a salary increase of the real CPI
Posted 2/14/2018 2:16:25 PM Must be approved tomorrow SANTANDER, 14 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The unions UGT and BUB in Bridgestone have called off the strike for a week (13 to 19 February) that yesterday paralyzed the production of the San Miguel Bridge factory (Cantabria) after reaching a pre-agreement last night with the company that… Continue reading The strike at Bridgestone after a pre-agreement that reflects a salary increase of the real CPI
Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender
Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos announced today it has brought German firm MBtech on board for work on its planned “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender. MBtech, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, will become Ineos Automotive’s engineering partner on Projekt Grenadier – the development of an “uncompromising 4×4” – and oversee all developments of the new vehicle.… Continue reading Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender
Swinburne kick-starts $1.2 million automatic 3D printed car repair service
Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is to spearhead the development of an automated, 3D printed repair service for cars with the Australian, not-for-profit Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and industrial automation firm Tradiebot Industries. Funded by a sum of $1,264,695 AUD (approx. $994 thousand USD), project ‘Repair Bot’ will run through 2019. The goal,… Continue reading Swinburne kick-starts $1.2 million automatic 3D printed car repair service
Faraday Future teases new electric vehicles after FF91 program has been stalling
Despite its production plan for the all-electric SUV FF91 falling apart over the last year, Faraday Future claims that it can still bring the vehicle into production by the end of the year. The company appears so confident that it now even teases future vehicles this week. Home Solar Power FF announced plans to build… Continue reading Faraday Future teases new electric vehicles after FF91 program has been stalling
Authority suspects illegal defeat device in the Mercedes Vito
Wednesday, 02/14/2018 6:00 pm The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is alerted by the diesel emission values of the Vito transporter. The authority is examining to appoint representatives of the automaker Daimler for a hearing, confirmed a KBA spokesman for a report of the “Business Week”. Reason is the suspicion of an illegal defeat device… Continue reading Authority suspects illegal defeat device in the Mercedes
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DR Congo risks boosting the electric car
The reform of the mining code voted by the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirms a 2% to 10% increase in royalties on strategic minerals and a tax of 50% on the “super-profits” of the mining companies, when the the extracted material climbs 25% above the price envisaged in the bank feasibility study.… Continue reading DR Congo risks boosting the electric car
Ford Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Sales Up, Remains Europe’s No. 1 Commercial Vehicle Brand
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Sales Up, Remains Europe’s No. 1 Commercial Vehicle Brand