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January 3, 2024

In line with the European Union’s push for a green transition, Volvo Car Corporation and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €420 million financing agreement in support of the Swedish carmaker’s decision to become fully electric and carbon neutral. The operation is expected to contribute to the decarbonisation of road transport, a major source of emissions and pollution globally.

January 3, 2024

With remote work becoming more common, more and more folk are looking to grab a business laptop to work from home. Luckily, the laptops meant for working from home have boomed in the past few years, meaning that there are a ton of choices out there for you to pick from. So, if you need something in the Apple ecosystem or a budget-friendly option, there’s a little something for everybody below.

December 18, 2023

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is currently being applied in the packaging industry in ways including predictive maintenance; packaging design (such as creating multiple variations of each design); and preventing downtime for machinery. 

Advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence) have made headlines and sparked both excitement and concern - but what are its roles and applications in the packaging industry?

December 18, 2023

The Volkswagen brand is continuing the success story of its compact cars in the age of electric mobility and is providing a first glimpse of an all-electric Volkswagen costing less than 25,000 euros with the ID. 2all concept car. 

VW will launch 10 new EVs by 2026, one of which would be the ID. 2all followed by the ID. 2all SUV.

December 15, 2023

The manufacturing industry is undergoing significant changes due to the swift advancement of technology and evolving global dynamics. Success in 2024 and beyond will depend on how well manufacturers accept these changes and how receptive they are to new ideas, in order to maintain a competitive edge.

December 15, 2023

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Associations (ACEA) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to seek a three-year extension to the current rules of origin for batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). 

A deal with the UK to extend the current rules for batteries would avoid the imposition of 10% tariffs on the export of European-built battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the UK – the EU auto industry’s number one export market.

December 14, 2023

Kia and Hyundai unveiled a Universal Wheel Drive System called the ‘Uni Wheel’ at an event in Seoul, South Korea. The Uni-Wheel relocates a traditional electric vehicle’s main drive system components and reduction gear into the open space behind a vehicle’s wheel, requiring fewer parts and reducing the cost of EVs. It also frees up space, allowing car designers to add more passenger space, or add larger batteries for extending range.