Focus on automotive: Industry
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18/10/2019Ford is putting to bed one of the biggest concerns for electric vehicle owners – that they won’t be able to charge quickly and conveniently – with a comprehensive Ford Charging Solutions ecosystem that will deliver seamless, integrated access to charging at home and across Europe. Ford customers will be able to use the FordPass app to... -
18/10/2019The Freudenberg global technology group has acquired the activities of the startup FRICTins from Wolnzach, Germany – including its innovative technology to increase the friction coefficient. This allows light-weight and more compact component designs as well as the transmission of up to 5-times higher torque forces. These features are of critical... -
18/10/2019Electrify Canada announced it will launch its nation-wide electric vehicle charging network with over 20 installations planned to roll out at select Canadian Tire locations across Country. Electrify Canada and Canadian Tire are joining forces to deliver on a growing demand from drivers for EV charging. The initiative is expected to help make... -
18/10/2019Volvo launches one of the most ambitious plans in the automotive industry, aiming to reduce its lifecycle carbon footprint per car by 40 per cent between 2018 and 2025. This is the first, tangible step towards Volvo Cars’ ambition of becoming a climate neutral company by 2040. The plan represents concrete actions in line with the global Paris... -
17/10/2019Volkswagen Group has postponed the final decision whether to build a car plant in Turkey amid international criticism of the country's military operation in Syria and concerns about potential reputational fallout, a company spokesman said. «We are carefully monitoring the current situation and look with concern at current developments» Volkswagen... -
17/10/2019Hyundai Motor Group said it planned to invest US$34.65 billion in mobility technology and strategic investments by 2025. The plan, which Hyundai said encompassed autonomous, connected and electric vehicles, came after the company and two of its affiliates announced an investment of $1.6bn in a joint venture with US self-driving tech firm Aptiv.... -
17/10/2019The Morgan Motor Company, manufacturer of iconic British sports cars, is to ramp up its recruitment programme, despite UK economic uncertainty and a challenging automotive industry landscape. The Malvern-based firm, which this year celebrates its 110th year in business, now employs a record 233 staff. Thanks to the recruitment drive, over 40 new...