A large number of components in automobiles are made from plastics. They have to meet exacting safety, heat resistance and quality requirements. That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear. Such materials are not recyclable in most cases. Whereas… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi and KIT are working on recycling method for automotive plastics
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@VW Group: Audi on the road toward CO2-neutral production sites
AUDI AG intends to contribute its share to achieving the Paris climate goals. The company has initiated a large number of actions along the entire value chain to support the vision of achieving carbon neutrality on the environmental balance sheet by 2050. All actions to reduce the environmental footprint in manufacturing and logistics are concentrated… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi on the road toward CO2-neutral production sites
@VW Group: Well-balanced and sporty at the same time – the new ID.4(((ID.4 – Power consumption in kWh/100 km (NEDC): 16.9 – 16.2 (combined); CO2 emission in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) chassis
Nimble in the city, agile on country roads, relaxed on the highway: the new ID.4 from Volkswagen is an all-rounder that is effortless and easy to drive. Volkswagen has invested a great deal of know-how in the chassis of the E-SUV – in the mechanical components and the electronic control system. “The purely electrically driven… Continue reading @VW Group: Well-balanced and sporty at the same time – the new ID.4(((ID.4 – Power consumption in kWh/100 km (NEDC): 16.9 – 16.2 (combined); CO2 emission in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) chassis
@VW Group: Volkswagen engages in improving working conditions in artisanal cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo
As a responsible company, Volkswagen is actively engaging in improving artisanal cobalt mining conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as the living conditions for people in the surrounding communities. Cobalt is an important raw material for the production of electric vehicle batteries. Artisanal mining involves risks to the environment and people. Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen engages in improving working conditions in artisanal cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo
@VW Group: New photovoltaic system for ŠKODA AUTO Service Centre in Kosmonosy
In collaboration with ČEZ Solární, a subsidiary of energy services provider ČEZ ESCO, ŠKODA AUTO has installed new solar panels on five buildings of its Service Centre in Kosmonosy. In addition to these photovoltaic modules on the roofs, the carmaker will also obtain electricity from the newly built solar carport. The entire installation spans an area of… Continue reading @VW Group: New photovoltaic system for ŠKODA AUTO Service Centre in Kosmonosy
@VW Group: Porsche Unseen: future perfect
11/17/2020 When Porsche’s chief designer Michael Mauer considers the style language of tomorrow, he first has to look much further ahead. Here, he explains how focusing on the future opens up possibilities for the here and now. Today What will a designer come up with tomorrow? Well, first he’ll think about tomorrow. It’s a designer’s job to… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Unseen: future perfect
@VW Group: Charismatic all-rounder with all-wheel drive: new Golf Alltrack now available to order
The Golf Alltrack is a crossover of Golf Variant and SUV. A new generation of the all-wheel-drive all-rounder is now being launched. It is based on the eighth, completely new Golf generation. Traction is delivered by most powerful turbocharged diesel engine (TDI) ever used in a Golf with an output of 147 kW (200 PS).… Continue reading @VW Group: Charismatic all-rounder with all-wheel drive: new Golf Alltrack now available to order
@VW Group: Stephan Winkelmann additionally becomes the new president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
With effect from 1 December 2020, Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann will additionally take up the position as President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. on top to his current function. The Bugatti President will therefore have a dual role. “It is both a great honour and pleasure, but also a great challenge for me to… Continue reading @VW Group: Stephan Winkelmann additionally becomes the new president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
@VW Group: Porsche Unseen: Spin-Offs
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Unseen: Spin-Offs
@VW Group: Porsche Unseen: Hypercars
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Unseen: Hypercars