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New process for fuel cells
- October 3, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
A partnership between Volkswagen and Stanford University in the United States has resulted in the development a new process for fuel cells. One of the biggest cost drivers for fuel cells is the use of the precious metal platinum. Platinum is required as a catalyst to operate the fuel cell. The material is distributed as [...] -
VinFast partners with automotive companies
- October 2, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
VinFast is partnering with automotive companies to design, engineer and manufacture its first two cars – a sedan and a SUV. VinFast is spearheading the development of Vietnam’s automotive industry to contribute to the transformation of the country’s economic and industrial capability and, ultimately, to help improve the lives of the Vietnamese people. VinFast gave [...] -
VW and Microsoft partner
- October 2, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volkswagen and Microsoft Corp are entering into a partnership. The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG approved the conclusion of an agreement to this effect between Volkswagen and Microsoft on September 28, 2018. Volkswagen therefore continues to forge ahead with its digital transformation at full speed. With Microsoft as its strategic partner, the company is taking [...] -
Elon resigns as Tesla chairman
- October 1, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
According to the BBC, Elon Musk must resign as Tesla chair and pay a fine of £15m after making a deal with US regulators over tweets he posted about taking the firm private. This announcement follows the decision made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 27, September, to sue Elon for alleged [...] -
CitNOW appoints general director
- September 27, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
CitNOW has appointed David Guillory as its general director of North America and Canada. David will oversee the rollout of CitNOW across North America, as the automotive video company establishes its workshop and sales products across the Atlantic. Continuing CitNOW’s trend of recruiting automotive professionals into the business, David brings over 35 years of experience [...]



