article thumbnail

Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

Green Car Congress

For example, used trucks are remanufactured according to strict industrial processes at the Used Trucks Factory, vehicles are updated with the latest technologies in the reconditioning center in Lyon, and there are also used special-series models for sale. The dedicated plant is in the heart of its manufacturing facility in Lyon–Vénissieux.

Parts 273
article thumbnail

Toyota launches stamping-type plating machine that significantly reduces environmental impact and transforms plating process

Green Car Congress

Toyota decided to launch the stamping-type plating machine, which is expected to deliver these outcomes, and expand use to many companies in a range of industries, not just to its business partners in the production of Toyota automobiles, to help reduce the impact on the environment and provide other benefits.

Toyota 269
article thumbnail

JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

Green Car Congress

We have to remember that the industry was already operating in a challenging environment, especially towards the end of last year. This is in part due to the collapse of the Italian and French markets, on which small cars are heavily reliant for sales—in 2019, 38% of A and B segment registrations in Europe occurred in Italy and France.

Europe 261
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

Green Car Congress

Our goal is to play a decisive role in shaping the transformation of the automobile. He was appointed Executive Vice-President of Production at SEAT in 2002, becoming Deputy President of the brand in 2009, and was subsequently named Group Chief Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas in 2012.

Design 150
article thumbnail

BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

Green Car Congress

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. The engines will be installed in certain Toyota-produced vehicles planned for sale in the European market. liter and 2.0-liter

BMW 218
article thumbnail

Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

Teslarati

Provide a suitable environment for the patrol officer in the performance of his/her assigned tasks. Graphics on vehicle not available for sale. Each vehicle is scored on the average deceleration rate it achieves.” ” Emergency Response Handling: “Rate each test vehicle’s ability to: 1. ” Testing Process.

article thumbnail

What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

Clean Fleet Report

Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role? EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? How Do Automobiles Contribute to GHG Emissions? A January 2024 Cox Automotive report shows EV sales hit a record of 1.2