Nissan inicia la producción del NV200 / Nissan begins production of the NV200

Nissan ha elegido su planta de Barcelona para llevar a cabo la producción de su vehículo eléctrico NV200.

 

El centro Barcelonés, que ya fabrica el también eléctrico LEAF, se encargará de producir en exclusiva este nuevo modelo, que ha supuesto una inversión de 100 millones de euros.

 

 

El pasado 5 de mayo se celebró la ceremonia de inicio de producción.

Andy Palmer (vicepresidente ejecutivo de Nissan) señaló que “es un día histórico para Nissan, con el inicio de producción de nuestro segundo coche eléctrico, mientras que nuestros rivales están lanzando su primer vehículo eléctrico”.

Xavier Trias (alcalde de Barcelona) explicó que la ciudad de Barcelona colaborará estrechamente con la marca, introduciendo el NV200 como taxi. Aseguraba que el vehículo eléctrico es una apuesta por el futuro y para la mejora de la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos.

Frank Torres (vicepresidente de las Operaciones Industriales de Nissan en España) afirmó que “Barcelona tiene el honor de ser la planta que produce el segundo vehículo 100% eléctrico en Japón -nuestro mercado de origen- y esto es un hito fantástico y un hecho del que estamos muy orgullosos”.

 

El Nissan LEAF es el eléctrico más vendido del mundo… ¿conseguirán los mismos resultados con el NV200?

 

 

Nissan has chosen its plant in Barcelona to carry out production of its electric vehicle the NV200. The production center in Barcelona, which also manufactures the electric LEAF, will be responsible for exclusively producing the new model, which involved an investment of 100 million euros.

The inauguration ceremony was held on May 5.

Andy Palmer (executive VP of Nissan) said "It is a historic day for Nissan, with the start of production of our second electric car, while our rivals are launching their first electric vehicle"

Xavier Trias (Mayor of Barcelona) explained that Barcelona will work closely with the company, introducing the new car as a taxi. He claimed that the electric vehicle is an investment for the future and a commitment to improving the quality of life of citizens.

Frank Torres (VP of Industrial Operations Nissan in Spain) said: "Barcelona has the honor of being the plant that will produce the second 100% electric Nissan vehicle. This is the first time we are producing a vehicle in Spain and exporting to Japan, our home market, and this is a great milestone and a fact that we are very proud of".

The Nissan LEAF is the world's best-selling electric car ... will they get the same results with the NV200?

Investigadores de Porto desarrollan un sistema de detección portátil para el Cáncer de mama / Porto researchers develop a portable detection system for breast cancer

Hace unos días la TV Portuguesa retrasmitía un reportaje que queremos compartir con vosotros. 

 

Un grupo de investigadores del Instituto de Ingeniería de Porto (ISEP) muestra el desarrollo de un sistema de detección de cáncer de mama simple y portable. La idea parte de la utilización de biosensores electroquímicos y equipos de análisis portátiles y de fácil manejo que permiten la obtención de resultados "in situ" en centros ambulatorios y consultorios médicos sin ser necesaria la realización de biopsia en hospital.

 

 

 

Dentro del Grupo Nagares, Grupelec trabaja desde hace más de ocho años para sus clientes del sector de electro-medicina y biotecnología  en el diseño y desarrollo de estos tipos de electrodos y equipos portátiles.

 

Siendo cada vez más frecuentes y más cercanos los casos de mujeres afectadas por el cáncer de mama y sabiendo que el diagnóstico precoz es la mejor baza para combatirlo y curarlo, deseamos la mayor de las suertes a este grupo de investigadores del ISEP.

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A few days ago Portuguese TV publicized an article that we would like to share with you.

 

A group of researchers from the Institute of Engineering of Porto (ISEP) has shown the development of a simple and portable detection system for breast cancer. They use electrochemical biosensors and portable, user friendly analytical equipment. Results are obtained immediately in health centers without it being necessary to carry out a biopsy in the hospital.

 

Grupelec (Within the Nagares Group) has worked for more than eight years for its clients in the sector of electro-medical and biotechnology to design and develop this type of electrodes and portable equipment.

 

The cases of women affected by breast cancer are more and more frequent and increasingly hit home. Knowing that early diagnosis is the best bet to combat and cure this disease we wish the best of luck to this group of researchers from the ISEP.

 

Un estudio de la UNED demuestra la rentabilidad del vehículo eléctrico / A study of the UNED shows the profitability of the electric vehicle

Este mes en nuestro Blog no vamos a tratar un tema específico, ya que hemos encontrado diversas noticias con temáticas diferenciadas entre sí que nos parecen muy interesantes.

Esta semana hablaremos de una investigación que han llevado a cabo un equipo de ingenieros de la Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED). Este equipo ha realizado un estudio donde se demuestra que un modelo de transporte basado en vehículos eléctricos sería rentable. El estudio ha tomado como referencia a la ciudad de León. Según las conclusiones de trabajo se podría reducir el déficit de tarifa en más de un 43% para 2020. Por lo tanto, aun teniendo en cuenta la subida de impuestos, se obtendría rentabilidad para los consumidores, el Estado y los demás agentes del sistema eléctrico.

 

La extensión del automóvil eléctrico supondría una notable reducción del déficit de tarifa.
The electric car extension would mean a significant reduction of the tariff deficit.

 

Antonio Colmenar-Santos, autor principal del estudio: “nuestro trabajo demuestra que un modelo de transporte sostenible basado en los vehículos eléctricos es rentable y asegura un beneficio económico para todos los actores implicados en el sistema eléctrico: empresas generadoras, comercializadoras, propietarios del vehículo eléctrico y el propio Estado”.

Durante el estudio se han tenido en cuenta: las estimaciones de evolución del parque automovilístico de León, las previsiones de inflación, la evolución del precio del petróleo así como la pérdida de ingresos por impuesto de hidrocarburos para el Estado.

Además el trabajo muestra los beneficios ambientales que traería consigo la generalización del vehículo eléctrico.

 

This month we are not going to talk about any specific subject because we have found very interesting articles with different topics between them.

This week we talk about an investigation carried out by a team of engineers from the National University of Distance Education (UNED). This team has done a study which shows that a transport model based on electric vehicles would be profitable. The study has taken as a reference the city of León in Spain. According to the study conclusions, we could reduce the tariff deficit more than 43% by 2020. Therefore, even taking into account the increase in taxes, profitability will be obtained for consumers, for the State and other electrical system agents.

Antonio Colmenar-Santos, principal author of the study: “our work shows that a sustainable transport model based on electric vehicles is profitable and ensures economic benefit to all those are involved in the electrical system: generating companies, marketing, owners of electric vehicles and the State”.

During the study, the estimated evolution of Leon vehicle fleet, projections for inflation, changes in oil prices and the loss of revenues for hydrocarbon tax for the State, were taken into consideration.

In addition, the study shows all the environmental benefits the generalization of the electric vehicle would bring.

Primer Aniversario / First Anniversary

Hoy es un día muy especial…hoy es nuestro primer aniversario en el Blog.

 

Gracias por seguir con nosotros.


Today is a very special day ... today is our first anniversary in the Blog.

Thanks for being with us.
 

Nagares / IBM

Targeting 28 percent growth through better management of changing client requirements.

Founded in 1971 in Motilla del Palancar, Spain, Nagares manufactures and distributes electronic and spare parts for leading automotive brands, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Renault, Nissan and Ford. With a steady 10 percent year-on-year growth since the early 1990s, Nagares generated revenues of EUR67 million in 2013, and has a target of increasing revenues by 28 percent to EUR86 million by 2016.

Setting the scene

Nagares manufactures electromechanical and electronic components for major global automotive brands. The technical, performance and delivery requirements set by its clients change constantly, and business flexibility is almost as important as price and product.

Camilo Gómez, Chief Operations & Technical Officer at Nagares, elaborates, “Tenders to supply and manage the contracts not only require us to provide better prices, but also to showcase our ability to meet ever-changing requirements. Being awarded the management of prestigious projects is important because it enables us to raise our partnership level. For example, moving from a tier-two to a tier-one partnership translates into an opportunity to oversee more and higher value projects, which will help us to achieve our target in revenue growth.”

New technology supports Nagares in meeting its automotive clients’ constantly changing requirements. “Our business fully embraces technology and is always willing to invest in the best. With IBM Rational DOORS, our clients know that we can support their quality and time-to-market objectives,” says Alfredo Perez, Head of Project Management at Nagares.

Nagares wanted to be certain that it captured and complied with all the technical, design, performance and related requirements – in particular, as they changed over time. If the company was to hit its growth targets, it needed a way to ensure reliable and accurate requirements management across large numbers of projects and clients. The company’s existing approaches to requirements management could not easily scale to manage growing client demands, risking error and missed opportunities.

 

 

Cutting-edge technology for higher-value projects

As Nagares runs fully integrated electronic document interchange (EDI) processes with its clients, much of the data is already available; the key is to embed the processes in the company’s operations. As requirements change over time, Nagares needed to be sure that it could manage them effectively – and turned to IBM Business Partner Itera Process Consulting for trusted assistance.

Alfredo Perez says, “The Itera Process Consulting team is fully certified in IBM software, has a strong can-do attitude and took the time to develop a complete understanding of our needs. Itera showcased the features of IBM Rational DOORS and showed how we would benefit; their expertise convinced us that they were the right partner.”

Nagares selected IBM Rational DOORS software to capture, trace, analyze and manage changes to projects and contracts, ensuring accurate monitoring of each development phase, and delivering products that are in full compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Alfredo Perez says, “With IBM Rational DOORS, we can manage our clients’ changing requirements in a centralized location for better team collaboration. The solution generates automatic visual notifications of requirement changes in an easy-to-grasp way, allowing us to tailor our processes accordingly with zero impact on time, budget and resources.”

Passing the requirement test with flying colors

The IBM Rational DOORS solution supports Nagares in the design, verification, development and launch of new, more environmentally sustainable products. Increasingly, clients want to see evidence of capabilities, and that suppliers manage and control every step of the business process.

Alfredo Perez comments, “For example, during a recent visit to our production facilities in Madrid, the Mercedes-Benz team was impressed to see how fully DOORS has been integrated into our business processes.

“IBM Rational DOORS is Mercedes-Benz’ requirements management platform of choice, and implementing it helped highlight our continuing commitment to the highest safety standards. By deploying an advanced solution favored by leaders in the automotive industry, our credibility as a provider has risen – opening up new business opportunities within our existing client base.”

Following implementation, Nagares has secured a top-tier partnership with Mercedes-Benz, as Alfredo Perez explains, “Mercedes-Benz has trusted us throughout our tier-two partnership, and implementing IBM Rational DOORS has been key in unlocking the value of a tier-one collaboration.”

Driving towards 28 percent growth

With the IBM Rational DOORS solution in place, Nagares is well-placed to grow its operations, managing project scope and complexity even when workload levels peak unexpectedly.

“We deployed IBM Rational DOORS for a project on vehicle carbon emissions with the aim of creating greener solutions for Mercedes-Benz” North American market. We believe that this could be the first step towards leading similar projects in the future, which could make a significant contribution to our revenue growth,” says Alfredo Perez.

He concludes, “The deployment of the IBM solution with Mercedes-Benz has been so successful that we are already planning to use IBM Rational DOORS to raise our partnership levels with other clients. Thanks to IBM and Itera Process Consulting, we’re well placed to win higher-value projects, boost our market share and achieve our 2016 revenue-growth objective.”

About Itera Process Consulting

Working with clients across Spain and South America, Itera Process Consulting is a service provider that delivers cutting-edge solutions to improve IT and business processes.

With 13 years in the market and a track record of hundreds of successful projects, Itera Process Consulting has strengthened its relationship with IBM by becoming a Premier Business Partner, with special expertise in IBM Rational software.

To learn more about products, services and solutions from Itera Process Consulting, please visit:

http://www.iteraprocess.com/

For more information

To learn more about IBM Rational solutions, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or visit the following website:
ibm.com/software/products/en/ratidoor

 

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Baterías líquidas, ¿el futuro del coche eléctrico? / Liquid batteries, the future of the electric car?

Esta semana hablaremos de un nuevo tipo de baterías, aún en fase de desarrollo, que prometen revolucionar el mundo de lo eléctrico gracias a su sistema de almacenamiento de energía.

Las ventajas serían: mayor autonomía y tiempo de recarga inferior, así se solucionarían los mayores hándicaps de las baterías actuales. Los investigadores (del Laboratorio Nacional Argonne en el Instituto Tecnológico de Illinois) que están detrás de este invento explican que la energía se almacena en lo que se denomina un “combustible recargable”, que es un conjunto de electrodos dispuestos en estado líquido. Como resultado, la batería puede ser recargada como unidad convencional o mediante la sustitución del líquido combustible como si se tratara de gasolina común.

Según los investigadores, la autonomía podría llegar hasta unos 900 kilómetros con solo una recarga y además reponer el líquido sería solo unos minutos.

Si esto funcionase la movilidad eléctrica se convertiría en más eficaz y accesible.

This week we talk about a new type of batteries, still under development they promise to revolutionize the electric world thanks to their energy storage system.

The benefits are: greater autonomy and less recharging time, so the biggest handicap of current batteries would be solved. Researchers (from the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois Institute of Technology) who are behind this invention, explain the energy is stored in what is called a "rechargeable fuel”, an electrodes array arranged in liquid state. As a result, the battery can be recharged as a conventional unit or by replacing the liquid fuel as if it were ordinary gasoline.

According to researchers, autonomy could reach 900 kilometers with only one recharge and also replace the fluid in just a few minutes.

If it works, electric mobility would become more efficient and accessible.

  

Renault está pensando en vender sus coches con la batería en propiedad / Renault is planning to sell their cars with battery ownership

Este mes vamos a hablar sobre el tema de las baterías de los coches eléctricos y la polémica que se genera entorno a su alquiler.

La primera entrada la vamos a dedicar a Renaut y a uno de sus planes a corto plazo. La marca está valorando seriamente vender sus modelos eléctricos con la batería en propiedad.

En Noruega, por la fuerte presión que estaban recibiendo, ya han dado el paso y lo que quieren los consumidores es que esta decisión se haga extensible al resto de los mercados.

Esta decisión seguramente ayudaría a que los posibles compradores del eléctrico se decidiesen y las ventas creciesen, aunque con la batería en propiedad el precio de los coches fuera más elevado.

 

Otra solución que también se está planteando es que sea el comprador quien decida si prefiere tener la batería en propiedad o alquilarla. Así la decisión la tendría el cliente que es al final quien “tiene la razón”.

This month we are going to talk about batteries for electric cars and the controversial that is generated about battery leasing.

We start talking about Renault and one of their short-term plans. The brand is seriously evaluating sell their electric models with battery ownership.

In Norway, due to the strong pressure they were receiving, they have already taken the step. What consumers want now is that this decision will be extended to other markets.

Probably, this decision would help potential buyers of electric cars to decide and consequently sales grow up although with the battery ownership, prices of cars would be higher.

Another solution that is also being considered is buyers decide between owned batteries or rent them. The customer would have the final decision because at the end he “is in the right".