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Honda to build Canada's first comprehensive electric vehicle supply chain, creating thousands of new jobs in Ontario

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024

In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing across Canada.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, today welcomed Honda Canada's milestone investment of approximately $15 billion to create Canada's first comprehensive electric vehicle supply chain, located in Ontario.
  • Honda will build an innovative and world-class electric vehicle assembly plant – the first of its kind for Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – as well as a new stand-alone battery manufacturing plant at Honda's facilities in Alliston, Ontario.
  • Canada's auto sector has been an engine of economic growth, driving innovation and creating good middle-class jobs.

Ford Trucks Partners with Argus Cyber Security to Meet Regulatory Requirements and Accelerate Time-to-Market

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Cyber Security, a world leader in automotive cyber security, today announced that it has completed a vehicle-level penetration testing project on the new Ford Trucks F-MAX heavy-duty truck. Aligned with the UNR 155 cyber security regulation, the vehicle-level pentesting was a critical milestone for Ford Trucks in achieving type approval certification for the F-MAX model.

Key Points: 
  • Argus Consulting Services team performs comprehensive vehicle-level penetration test, helping Ford Trucks to accelerate UNR 155 Type approval certification for F-MAX Truck
    TEL AVIV, Israel, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Cyber Security , a world leader in automotive cyber security, today announced that it has completed a vehicle-level penetration testing project on the new Ford Trucks F-MAX heavy-duty truck.
  • Aligned with the UNR 155 cyber security regulation, the vehicle-level pentesting was a critical milestone for Ford Trucks in achieving type approval certification for the F-MAX model.
  • To meet its go-to-market plan for the F-MAX, Ford Trucks sought a partner that could conduct a comprehensive vehicle-level pentest per UNR 155 requirements within the shortest possible time frame.
  • "We chose Argus to conduct the vehicle-level pentest based on its proven experience, knowledge, methodology and expertise," said Emrah Duman, Ford Trucks Leader.

  Ford Trucks and IVECO sign Memorandum of Understanding to examine potential synergies

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Jeudi, mars 14, 2024

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a potential collaboration on development of a new cabin for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a potential collaboration on development of a new cabin for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
  • Present during the signing were Gerrit Marx, CEO of Iveco Group; Luca Sra, President of the Truck Business Unit at Iveco Group; Haydar Yenigün, President of Koç Holding Automotive Group; Güven Özyurt, General Manager of Ford Otosan and Emrah Duman, Vice President of Ford Trucks.
  • Further information is available on the Company’s website www.ivecogroup.com
    Ford Otosan was founded in 1959, Ford Otosan (Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş.)
  • Ford Otosan's heavy commercial vehicle brand, Ford Trucks, with over 60 years of history in local and global markets, is shaping the future with its engineering and technological power.

Former Tesla & Ford Supply Chain & Battery Executive Annie Liu joins Mangrove Lithium as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024

Mangrove Lithium, the next generation lithium refining company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Liu as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Mangrove Lithium, the next generation lithium refining company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Liu as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer.
  • Annie brings over 20 years of executive and entrepreneurial experience to Mangrove.
  • In her prior role as Head of Supply Chain, Battery and Energy at Tesla, Annie developed and managed the company’s multi-billion dollar partnerships and sourcing portfolio.
  • Following this role, Annie also worked as an Executive Director at the Ford Motor Company, where she focused on securing the company’s battery supply chain for their Model E division.

Worksport Set to Launch Innovative SOLIS & COR System This Summer, Providing Options for Partnerships with Tesla, GM, and Ford.

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Jeudi, mars 7, 2024

Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.

Key Points: 
  • Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.
  • Worksport currently has open conversations with multiple OEM vehicle brands and has previously announced the production of prototypes for Hyundai.
  • Fitment of the Worksport SOLIS with the Tesla Cybertruck is yet to be determined, but possible.
  • For more information about Worksport Ltd., the SOLIS Solar Cover, and the COR Battery System, please visit investor.worksport.com/press-releases/ .

Worksport Set to Launch Innovative SOLIS & COR System This Summer, Providing Options for Partnerships with Tesla, GM, and Ford.

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Mercredi, mars 6, 2024

Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.

Key Points: 
  • Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.
  • Worksport currently has open conversations with multiple OEM vehicle brands and has previously announced the production of prototypes for Hyundai.
  • Fitment of the Worksport SOLIS with the Tesla Cybertruck is yet to be determined, but possible.
  • For more information about Worksport Ltd., the SOLIS Solar Cover, and the COR Battery System, please visit investor.worksport.com .

Hexagon Purus ASA: Results for the fourth quarter 2023

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Mardi, février 13, 2024

Full-year 2023 revenue ended at NOK 1,320 million, up 37% year-over-year;

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  • Full-year 2023 revenue ended at NOK 1,320 million, up 37% year-over-year;
    EBITDA ended at NOK -129 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • “2023 has been an exciting and eventful year for Hexagon Purus, where we achieved significant growth from last year.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, Hexagon Purus (“the Company” or “the Group”) generated NOK 366 million in revenue.
  • Hexagon Purus’ order backlog, consisting of firm customer purchase orders, stood at approximately NOK 1.3 billion as of the fourth quarter of 2023, with the vast majority for execution during 2024.

Leading Trade Conference to Bring Industry Influencers and Experts Together in Orlando

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Mardi, janvier 30, 2024

Themed "Shape Your Future," the 2024 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference aims to strengthen relationships between ironworkers, contractors and their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Themed "Shape Your Future," the 2024 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference aims to strengthen relationships between ironworkers, contractors and their customers.
  • Attendees will have a unique opportunity to hone business acumen, learn best practices from industry experts, garner tips to foster business growth and network – all under one roof.
  • This year's conference will cover a wide range of industry topics such as offshore wind, clean energy, cyber security, the metal building market, the rebar industry, artificial intelligence, the U.S. auto industry and more.
  • A panel of auto industry experts, Walbridge’s CEO Mike Haller, Anthony Monte of General Motors and Gary Polakowski of the Ford Motor Company, will explore the fascinating evolution of the auto industry.

Planterra wins top industry award for the interior landscapes in Michigan and Wisconsin

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Vendredi, février 2, 2024

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planterra, a national expert and leader in the specialty of interior landscaping, earned top honors from the International Plantscapes Awards at the Tropical Plant Industry Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, winning the Platinum Award for the interior plantings at the Michigan Central Station's Book Depository in Detroit and the conservatory garden at the Hickory Hill Academy, in Madison. 

Key Points: 
  • "These projects are a testament to our dedication to integrating nature and biophilic design within spaces of innovation," says Shane Pliska, President of Planterra.
  • The soft, featherlike fawns humanize the center of the 270,000-square-foot facility, home to Detroit's mobility tech community.
  • The Hickory Hill Academy in Madison, Wisconsin, won accolades for being the largest installation of interior plantings at a k-8 school in the USA.
  • Planterra not only assisted in the design of both projects but also managed the procurement, installation, and maintenance plans.

U.S. Postal Service Unveils First Postal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Electric Delivery Vehicles

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Lundi, janvier 22, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS), alongside White House officials, unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS), alongside White House officials, unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC).
  • Postal Service, America's electric vehicle industry, workers, and the environment," said White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory.
  • These stations will be able to efficiently charge Postal Service EVs overnight prior to the next day's deliveries.
  • In addition, updating and modernizing the Postal Service's fleet will allow delivery vehicles to haul larger volumes of mail and packages.