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Automakers advance EV plans, add ‘green’ jobs
Ford is investing $135 million to design and manufacture key components for the company's next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles as part of its strategy to build a center of excellence in Michigan. The automaker also signed a deal with Coulomb Technologies to provide free charging stations to some of its first electric vehicle owners. Meanwhile, Nissan... »
Ford delivers greener vehicles
Ford Motor Company continues to make its vehicles more eco-friendly through an increased use of renewable and recyclable materials, including soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. »
Ford breaks from tradition; outsources to EMS provider
With the introduction of the company's second-generation SYNC system, the MyFord platform, Ford Motor Company also marks a change in the company's supplier strategy to using an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider to make the system, reports iSuppli. »
DOE closes $1.4B loan to Nissan to build EVs, advanced batteries
The DOE closes its $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan to retool their Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build advanced electric automobiles and an advanced battery manufacturing facility. »
Ford, Azure Dynamics partner on all-electric van for 2010
Ford Motor Company has expanded its partnership with Azure Dynamics to deliver an all-electric Ford Transit Connect van for the U.S. and Canadian markets in 2010. The collaboration will also leverage their relationship with battery supplier, Johnson Controls-Saft. »

ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program.
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply.
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues.



Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.