For the resumption of production at Volkswagen, health takes priority over speed. For this reason, company management and the General Works Council have laid down clear rules and measures for the protection of employees in a works agreement. Volkswagen HR Board Member Gunnar Kilian says: “We are taking comprehensive precautions so that our employees can… Continue reading @VW Group: Clear rules to protect employees
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@VW Group: Corona pandemic: Volkswagen donates one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief in refugee camps
The Volkswagen Group is donating one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief for refugees in Syria, Turkey and Greece menaced by the corona pandemic. The funds will be given to the German Red Cross (DRK), which is organizing and implementing support locally together with the national Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations. Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Corona pandemic: Volkswagen donates one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief in refugee camps
@VW Group: Flexible quick charging stations launch in China
Volkswagen Group Components and the start-up Shanghai DU-POWER New Energy Technical Co., Ltd. plan to work together to produce flexible quick charging stations in China. An agreement to this effect was signed by representatives from both companies in Suzhou, China. Series production of the flexible quick charging stations is currently scheduled to start in the… Continue reading @VW Group: Flexible quick charging stations launch in China
@VW Group: Porsche gives employees a voluntary bonus in the success year 2019
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 gives employees a voluntary bonus in the success year 2019
@VW Group: SEAT starts the production of emergency ventilators at its Martorell facilities
SEAT starts the production of emergency ventilators at its Martorell facilities to contribute to the crisis caused by COVID-19. The device has been authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicine for clinic investigation and the daily production volume will be constantly adjusted with the authorities according to demand to avoid unnecessary stocks. The company will… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT starts the production of emergency ventilators at its Martorell facilities
@VW Group: From making cars to ventilators
The SEAT Leon line at the Martorell plant is almost unrecognisable. Today, cars are no longer being made; instead, automated ventilators are being produced to collaborate with the healthcare system in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Going from producing cars to ventilators in record time is the result of the intense work of many… Continue reading @VW Group: From making cars to ventilators
@VW Group: Coronavirus: Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields
In response to the corona crisis, the Volkswagen Group has started to produce face shield holders by 3D printing. This is part of a joint transnational initiative with Airbus and the 3D printing network “Mobility goes Additive”, which includes about 250 companies. The products developed by Airbus will be used in Spain and will be… Continue reading @VW Group: Coronavirus: Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields
@VW Group: Technological innovations – Bugatti prints trim covers made of titanium
As fine and accurate as a spider’s web, yet as stable as a solid steel structure and extremely light: components created by means of 3D printing offer a range of benefits, but they are very complex to produce. This is why they are mostly used in the aerospace industry. However, this production technology is also… Continue reading @VW Group: Technological innovations – Bugatti prints trim covers made of titanium
@VW Group: Bugatti suspends production – Atelier in Molsheim closed
Bugatti is suspending production of its hyper sports cars in Molsheim from today, March 20,2020. The various necessary regulations implemented by European governments to combatthe COVID-19 pandemic make it impossible, amongst other things, to maintain the supplychain of production and spare parts. In addition, it is almost impossible to deliver vehicles completed in the Atelier… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti suspends production – Atelier in Molsheim closed
@VW Group: Increasing demand for electric mobility in Germany: Significant growth for e-up! and Passat GTE
Volkswagen is focussing on stepping up electric mobility and is significantly expanding its range of fully electric models and hybrids. Even before the launch of the new ID.3 this summer, the demand for electric mobility has considerably increased in Germany: already every second order for the up! model series is for the fully electric version,… Continue reading @VW Group: Increasing demand for electric mobility in Germany: Significant growth for e-up! and Passat GTE