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......»»
GM"s Cruise robotaxi unit faces U.S. probes over dragging incident, vows reforms
Cruise said a report it commissioned from law firm Quinn Emanuel found that the evidence did not establish Cruise leadership or employees "sought to intentionally mislead or hide from regulators the details.".....»»
Smaller EV brands outperform big players in November registrations
New Tesla registrations grew just 8.6 percent in November, the most recent data available, and Chevrolet moved into the red. Meanwhile, Rivian, Mercedes and Kia doubled their numbers vs. 2022......»»
OLED iPad Pro screen orders already getting cut, claims questionable rumor
A questionable report from the supply chain says that Apple has already cut iPad Pro OLED screen orders from one supplier down from what was originally requested, leaving the other supplier unaffected.The 12.9-inch 2022 iPad ProThe OLED iPad saga has.....»»
Lagos styrofoam, plastics ban brings applause and concern
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital and the continent's most populous city......»»
Auto supplier Ineos limits resin production because of cold weather in Texas
Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA, a supplier of key resins and thermoplastics to the auto industry, reportedly limited production of resins it makes at a Texas facility because of mechanical issues caused by freezing temperatures......»»
Apple Vision Pro is not the iPhone, and faces an incredibly steep uphill climb
Apple certainly isn't doomed if the Apple Vision Pro isn't a blockbuster out of the gate, which is good because it is launching into a product category that is so small and poorly defined that it doesn't even qualify as nascent yet.Apple Vision Pro e.....»»
Constellium finds ‘impure" aluminum a potential aid to automakers
North America has been straining to keep up with growing demand for aluminum. French supplier Constellium is showing that recycled metal can help satisfy the market......»»
Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to help with R2, R3 EV platform rollout
Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. With experience at Apple and Porsche, Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3. more….....»»
Why the Vision Pro could be huge for gaming, but not how you think
A new report says gaming on Apple’s Vision Pro faces a bunch of hurdles. But they could just as easily be opportunities for a new way to enjoy your games......»»
Nigeria"s polluted economic hub Lagos bans styrofoam, plastics
Nigeria's Lagos State, which includes the country's sprawling economic capital of more than 20 million people, has announced a ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics to curb pollution......»»
Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development
Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. With experience at Apple and Porsche, Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3. more….....»»
Piston Group"s bitter legal fight over minority certification nears the end
The dispute pits the country’s largest Black-owned auto supplier against the nonprofit tasked with certifying businesses as minority enterprises......»»
I CNC’D This Lamp Out Of Cherry And I Love It
About a year ago had some scrap cherry sitting around and really wanted to find a way to show off the warm tones of the wood in a lamp. I get so sick of the hard metals or plastics so common in lighting and wanted something that really just exuded t.....»»
Vision Pro battery life: Here’s what to expect
Apple Vision Pro will land on the faces of the first buyers starting February 2. Along with pre-orders being live, we’ve got the final details on Vision Pro battery life and other specs from Apple. So how long can you use the headset on battery bef.....»»
Nissan CEO preps new midterm plan targeting China, EVs, suppliers
Among Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida multiple challenges: China, cost control and supplier partnerships. The key will be jettisoning old ways and adapting to change......»»
Masimo CEO says Apple Watch users better off without blood oxygen feature, calls it unreliable
Apple on Thursday began selling revised models of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US without the blood oxygen feature as the company faces a patent dispute with medical company Masimo. In the midst of this situation, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani.....»»
Bosch to cut 1,200 jobs in software unit on self-driving lag
Bosch said a weak economy and high inflation, caused among other things by increased energy and commodity costs, are currently slowing down the transition to autonomous driving......»»
Rivian adds leasing for R1S crossover with $7,500 EV credit built in
The EV maker is offering its R1S crossover as a lease with a $7,500 capitalized cost reduction equal to the federal EV incentive......»»
German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen could spin off airbag unit in stock offering
The world's third-largest auto supplier has been looking for a buyer for the airbag unit, which employs around 35,000 people, since 2022......»»
Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use. Experts explain the hazards
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies......»»