Legislation passed this year will require CCS stations, at least four units every 50-miles, along the US interstates, but they have 2-3 years to achieve that density. There have been numerous advances in the catalysts that speed up the production of hydrogen, and it is fairly easy to transport as […]
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BMW joined the small list of automakers producing hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles, the first of its iX5 models rolling out of a pilot plant in Munich on Friday. BMW has begun production of its iX5 hydrogen fuel cell-powered crossover. Only a limited number of iX5 crossovers will be assembled at the […]
As we’re nearing the official unveil of the BMW XM, first patent drawings surface on the Internet. According to ixforums, BMW XM drawings were filled in Japan. At a first glance, there are only subtle changes between the concept and production versions of the XM. At the front, the hood […]
The BMW Group introduces BMW iFACTORY. This is an innovative strategy for future car production. BMW iFACTORY will be installed at all BMW Group plants around the world. This visionary master plan will permanently change the BMW Group’s automotive production: a compelling answer to the challenges of automotive transformation for […]
Lamborghini is bringing back the Aventador much sooner than anyone expected. The Italian supercar maker’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed that it will restart production of the recently discontinued supercar, according to Automotive News. The automaker will build 15 examples of its final variant, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimate, to replace […]
Car production in the UK saw its worst year since 1956 in 2021, with only 859,575 built. Photo:Phil Noble/Reuters Car production in the UK last year plummeted to its lowest level since 1956, with parts shortage, staff absences and factory closures all battering the automotive industry. Data from the Society […]
Nearly 10m fewer cars were built this year due to supply chain issues and a semiconductor shortage, analysts say. Research by market intelligence group LMC Automotive estimated a 9.6m global shortfall in the number of light vehicles produced through 2021. European carmakers are expected to have suffered the biggest hit, […]
Production line at Vauxhall car factory in Ellesmere Port, Britain. Photo: Reuters UK car production slumped in November as manufacturers continue to struggle with a global shortage of semi-conductors. Production fell 28.7% to 75,756 units – the fifth consecutive month of decline and the worst November performance since 1984, according […]
The SMMT said the situation (PA Archive) UK car production fell to its lowest level since 1984 last month amid an ongoing global semiconductor shortage, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have revealed. Production fell -28.7% to 75,756 units in November, the worst figure seen […]
© Provided by City AM Car production tumbled in the UK for the first time since February as the combination of global chip shortages, workers being forced to isolate, and summer shutdowns jammed up factory lines. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), just 53,438 cars were […]