Spyker goes bankrupt again and the B6 Venator might not see the light of day – Top Speed

Spyker goes bankrupt again and the B6 Venator might not see the light of day by Ciprian Florea, on January 19, 2021, 10:00 2021 was supposed to be the year when Spyker finally introduced the production version of the B6 Venator, a concept that it first unveiled in 2013. The Dutch were also supposed to… Continue reading Spyker goes bankrupt again and the B6 Venator might not see the light of day – Top Speed

@BMW: “Simply accelerating fast in a straight line is not enough for BMW.”000861

Please see the video for 1st hand explanations from behind the steering wheel by the BMW i4 Project Leader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gsiHt5zQM&feature=youtu.be Munich. When an ideal balance is called for between dynamics and ride comfort, the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series models consistently set the benchmark within their segments in the premium market. In terms of… Continue reading @BMW: “Simply accelerating fast in a straight line is not enough for BMW.”000861

Brexit has given competitive edge on car battery tariffs, says Nissan chief

Nissan has said Brexit has given the company an edge, as the Japanese carmaker said it will buy more batteries from within the UK to avoid tariffs. The owner of the UK’s largest car factory, in Sunderland, also said it would push ahead with the production of a new version of its Qashqai SUV this… Continue reading Brexit has given competitive edge on car battery tariffs, says Nissan chief

Nissan forced to shut UK production line owing to supply delays

Nissan Temporary shutdown at Sunderland plant caused by disruption to supply chain during pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Workers at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland where one of two production lines has been paused. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Nissan has been forced to shut one of the two production lines at its… Continue reading Nissan forced to shut UK production line owing to supply delays

@niche: Former Tesla Lead for Advanced Manufacturing Group Joins Mullen Automotive as VP of EV Manufacturing.000484

With over 12 major vehicle launches including Tesla’s Model S, John Taylor brings critical engineering experience to oversee Mullen’s manufacturing facilities for the MX-05 and MX-07 SUVs. BREA, CA., Jan. 21st, 2021 – Mullen Technologies Inc. (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, which previously announced a definitive agreement to merge with… Continue reading @niche: Former Tesla Lead for Advanced Manufacturing Group Joins Mullen Automotive as VP of EV Manufacturing.000484

INTERVIEW: R&D, tech vital for UK’s EV ambitions: Ex-Aston CEO – S&P Global

Highlights Norway EV sales hit 50% Rules of Origin important factor Not a singular race for raw materials London — The new year is shaping up to be the year of the electric vehicle, and to keep up the UK must invest not only in EV battery factories but also world-leading R&D and technology, Andy… Continue reading INTERVIEW: R&D, tech vital for UK’s EV ambitions: Ex-Aston CEO – S&P Global

@VW Group: Bugatti refines 3D printing perfection with accuracy as fine as 0.1mm

Imagine ultra-lightweight components that are as strong as a reinforced concrete column. Now this is possible, thanks to technology led by innovative Bugatti engineers. The newly developed 3D-printed pushrod – a pressure-loaded coupling rod in the chassis area – weighs just 100 grams and can transmit forces of up to 3.5 tonnes. The hollow titanium… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti refines 3D printing perfection with accuracy as fine as 0.1mm

SK Innovation Enters Electric Vehicle Battery Swap Business in China

SK Innovation has decided to join hands with BAIC Group and enter electric vehicle (EV) battery swap business in China.The company announced on Thursday that it has acquired a minority stake of 13.3% in “BPSE (Blue Park Smart Energy Technology)”, which is a subsidiary of BAIC Group specializing in battery swap service, and secured a… Continue reading SK Innovation Enters Electric Vehicle Battery Swap Business in China

@VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars over-fulfils European CO2 fleet targets for 2020

Based on preliminary figures, Volkswagen Passenger Cars has exceeded the ambitious European CO2 fleet targets for 2020 and produced around six million grams fewer CO2 than required by law. The passenger car fleet of new vehicles in the European Union achieved average CO2 emissions of 92g/km – the legal CO2 target for the brand was… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars over-fulfils European CO2 fleet targets for 2020

@VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”

“The most beautiful car I have ever drawn.” Marc Lichte, Head of Audi Design, chose these words in the fall of 2018, when the brand presented the Audi e-tron GT concept as a show car in Los Angeles. Two years later, the first fully electric gran turismo from Audi is about to celebrate its premiere… Continue reading @VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”