Plastics supplier to Rivian, Bosch, others faces insolvency
Unique Fabricating is facing insolvency after failing to make loan payments and dealing with allegations of improperly reporting finances, on top of being investigated for alleged labor rights violations in Mexico......»»
Rivian to present R2 crossover to compete with Tesla Model Y at March event
EV maker Rivian will present its R2 platform as it seeks to become a mass-market brand, with a launch pegged for 2026......»»
Lear generates higher profits and revenue, but EV backlog shrinks
Executives pointed to two main issues the company faces: wage inflation and EV uncertainty......»»
GM supplier Gestamp plans $42.5 million factory, 390 jobs near Detroit
Workers at the factory will weld steel blanks to make assemblies for vehicles. The assemblies will be warehoused and shipped to GM’s Orion Assembly operations......»»
Microsoft in deal with Semafor to create news stories with aid of AI chatbot
Collaboration comes as tech giant faces multibillion-dollar lawsuit from The New York Times. Enlarge / Cube with Microsoft logo on top of their office building on 8th Avenue and 42nd Street near Times Square in New York City. (cr.....»»
The new electric eSprinter outperforms, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
The new electric eSprinter out-performs, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
‘SNL’ Faces Backlash After Nikki Haley Makes Surprise Appearance During Cold Open
‘SNL’ Faces Backlash After Nikki Haley Makes Surprise Appearance During Cold Open.....»»
Better days could be ahead for suppliers, but some concerns persist
Supplier outlook could prove a bit brighter as production levels stabilize, interest rate hikes stop and parts makers get more pricing relief from automakers......»»
Researchers realize photo-driven nitrogen fixation and ammonia synthesis mediated by lithium hydride
Ammonia is essential for food and future energy supply. In the industry, it is mainly produced by the Haber-Bosch process, which operates at high temperatures and pressures. Due to the high energy consumption and carbon emissions of ammonia industry,.....»»
Toyota supplier Denso cuts forecast after quarterly profit hit by extra costs
Denso cut its operating profit forecast for the financial year to March 31 by 21 percent to $3.38 billion......»»
Test shows Rivian R1T breaches guardrail as heavy EVs challenge safety infrastructure
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted a crash test of a Rivian R1T, which broke through a guardrail at 60 mph ‘with little reduction in speed.' The study says road barriers need to adapt to a heavier vehicle fleet......»»
Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans, revealing their true shapes and chemistry
Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year. The sun's ultraviolet light and ocean turbulence break down these plastics into invisible nanoparticles that threaten marine ecosystems......»»
Barcelona faces water restrictions as drought emergency declared
Spain's second city Barcelona and much of the surrounding region of Catalonia entered a drought emergency on Thursday, clearing the way for tighter water restrictions following three years without significant rainfall......»»
Ford commercial chassis order downturn spurs supplier layoffs
The supplier, a certified minority business enterprise, has produced the Ford F-53 motorhome chassis since 1999......»»
Scientists launch ambitious roadmap for circular carbon plastics economy
Researchers from the Oxford Martin Program on the Future of Plastics, University of Oxford, have outlined ambitious targets to help deliver a sustainable and net zero plastic economy. In a paper published in Nature, the authors argue for a rethinking.....»»
Scientists find a close-loop recycling process for one of the most widely used plastics
A pioneering development enables the targeted replication of the chemical structure of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a plastic that has been difficult to imitate until now, and shows great potential for sustainable alternatives in the plastics ind.....»»
Our fave bureaucratic villain is back in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer
We also welcome the return of Janine Melnitz: "Ghostbusters, whaddaya want?" There's plenty of old familiar faces in the latest trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Every good comedy needs a villain audiences love to hate, and t.....»»
Rivian lands longtime Apple tech developer for top product post, report says
DJ Novotney, who worked at Apple for nearly 25 years, was known as a senior lieutenant to many of the company’s top hardware engineering executives. Rivian sees the hire as a major coup......»»
Over 17,000 hectares destroyed in Colombia forest fires
Forest fires have destroyed more than 17,000 hectares in Colombia since November, authorities said Friday, as the country faces its hottest January in decades......»»
Revolutionizing plastics: Upcycling agricultural waste boosts performance and sustainability
Researchers from Thailand have pioneered the conversion of waste HDPE milk bottles into high-stiffness composites, using PALF reinforcement for a 162% increase in flexural strength and 204% in modulus. This eco-friendly upcycling boosts mechanical pr.....»»