The New Fiat 500 and Italian Coffee
This new EV likely isn’t coming to America so we won’t figure out how much charge you could get while drinking a Starbucks venti
#FiatChryslerAutomobiles #Fiat
Polestar 2: The Start of the Company’s EV Era
Yes, there is a Polestar 1. But it is a hybrid, not an electric vehicle (EV). The Polestar 2 is the company’s first EV—the first of what promises to be many
#Volvo #LG #Polestar
Nikola to Supply 2,500 Electric Trucks for Refuse Collection
Nikola’s Trevor Milton says this is the “single largest order” of refuse trucks in history—and he just doesn’t mean EV trucks, either
#Nikola
MINI and Small Houses & a Digital Twin in Tokyo
Getting people physically on the road and digitally testing without people on the road
#MINI
LIFT: Advancing Lightweighting Tech
Next-generation manufacturing and talent development programs
#tech
Building Hondas and Acuras Is a Family Affair
First-hand insights into building NSXes, Accords and much more
#tech
Next Frontier for Robots: General Assembly
The next challenge for industrial robots is achieving human-like dexterity, including the ability to handle flexible components such as wiring and fabric, says Fanuc America.
#tech
Jeep Resurrects Luxury Grand Wagoneer
Concept previews next year’s production model, which will take on GMC and Land Rover
#GMC #RangeRover #Jeep
VW Aims to Surpass Tesla in EV Output by 2023
Friendly rivals move toward direct competition in the small crossover segment.
#europe #Tesla
Next-Gen Rolls-Royce Ghost Takes Shape
More tech, sleeker design, star-studded interior
#tech #RollsRoyce #HP
Suppliers Narrow Talent Gap as Company Culture Shifts
Changing times, changing skillsets roil N. American supply base
#people #americas
FCA Hikes Credit Line for Hybrids, EVs to Nearly $1 Billion
European line-of-credit cover research, plant retooling in Italy.
#europe #facilities
LG Chem Spins Off Battery Unit
Wholly owned subsidiary aims to nearly triple sales in four years.
#facilities #asia
Stalled Plant Sale Stymies GM’s Exit from India
Deal hampered by tensions between India and China
#facilities #asia
Fisker Plans to Have Ocean EV Made in Austria
Magna Steyr would begin production in late 2022
#Magna #Toyota #Peugeot
Could GM Spin Off EV Business?
An intriguing way to get Wall Street’s attention
#tech #GMC #GeneralMotors
Mercedes Launches Extensive Digital Production Platform
Company plans to achieve 15% efficiency improvement through connecting sensors—and everything in between—to the Cloud
#MercedesBenz
CAR MBS: Auto Rebound On Track, But…
Uncertainty casts plenty of doubt about pace and timiing
CAR MBS: Manufacturing Ops Need Better Tech, Experts Say
Equipment needs updating—as do the personnel in the industry
#Tesla #Chrysler
Nissan Manufacturing Wish List
What are the sorts of things that people at Nissan North American manufacturing ops are looking for?
#facilities #Nissan #Infiniti
