Dr. Stefan Sommer (l.) and Thomas Schmall New brand with five newly organized business areas since January 1, 2019 Group Board of Management Member Dr. Stefan Sommer: “Group Components is assuming end-to-end responsibility for the battery, from competence development for the cells through to recycling.” Group Components CEO Thomas Schmall: “€2 billion of cost savings… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Components well-positioned for the future
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ADAC EcoTest 2018: e-Golf(((e-Golf: power consumption, kWh / 100 km: combined 14.1 with 17-inch wheels – 13.2 16-inch; combined CO₂ emissions, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) and e-up!(((e-up!: power consumption, kWh / 100 km: 11.7 (combined); combined CO₂ emissions, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) are the best
Five-star top-rating for Volkswagen’s current electric models In the EcoTest, ADAC experts use comprehensive test procedures to determine exhaust gas emissions and consumption. e-Golf and e-up! outperform 109 fellow competitors in the comparison test The e-Golf wins the ADAC EcoTest, proving it is one of the cleanest cars in 2018. Placing second was the fully… Continue reading ADAC EcoTest 2018: e-Golf(((e-Golf: power consumption, kWh / 100 km: combined 14.1 with 17-inch wheels – 13.2 16-inch; combined CO₂ emissions, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) and e-up!(((e-up!: power consumption, kWh / 100 km: 11.7 (combined); combined CO₂ emissions, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) are the best
Kilian: “E-mobility and digitalization mean profound structural change”
The New Year sees Volkswagen systematically forging ahead with its electric offensive and the transformation of the factories in Zwickau, Dresden, Emden and Hanover to become production locations for electric vehicles. The Zwickau facility is the trailblazer for this transformation, with the compact ID. already going into production there at the end of this year.… Continue reading Kilian: “E-mobility and digitalization mean profound structural change”
Porsche invests in US start-up “Urgent.ly”
The financing round amounted to 21 million US dollars (18.5 million euros). Alongside “Porsche Ventures”, other companies obtained shares in Urgent.ly, including “BMW i Ventures” and “InMotion Ventures”, the venture capital division of Jaguar Land Rover. The US start-up’s platform supports roadside assistance services in North America, Europe and Asia. Using artificial intelligence and geo-location,… Continue reading Porsche invests in US start-up “Urgent.ly”
Audi e-tron hits Munich Airport with full force
Audi is preparing a very special showcase for the e-tron prior to its official launch on the German market: The all-electric Audi has landed at Munich Airport in a multi-storey meteorite that covers a 630-square-meter (6,781.3 sq ft) footprint. Until mid-March, visitors and passengers can experience the new model for themselves along with its technology,… Continue reading Audi e-tron hits Munich Airport with full force
Audi expands exchange incentive to the whole of Germany
Changeover made easy: Audi is supporting the package of measures to improve air quality and is now expanding its exchange incentive to the whole of Germany. Customers who switch from an existing diesel car with the Euro 4 or Euro 5 emissions standard – regardless of model or brand –will benefit from a price incentive… Continue reading Audi expands exchange incentive to the whole of Germany
Volkswagen invests in US start-up Forge Nano
The Volkswagen Group is investing US$10 million in the startup “Forge Nano Inc.” with a view to reinforcing its specialist knowledge in the field of battery research. Forge Nano is investigating a material coating technology that could further improve the performance of battery materials. As a partner, Volkswagen will provide support for industrial trials of… Continue reading Volkswagen invests in US start-up Forge Nano
Volkswagen celebrates five millionth Tiguan
Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace: five million vehicles from this SUV model range have left the assembly line in just eleven years The Tiguan product line is an important part of Volkswagen’s global SUV offensive With almost 800,000 vehicles delivered in 2018, the Tiguan is one of the most successful vehicles worldwide Volkswagen can already celebrate… Continue reading Volkswagen celebrates five millionth Tiguan
Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg – wreath-laying and film “Bei uns nichts Neues”
Volkswagen plant Wolfsburg: wreath-laying on Sunday, January 27 to commemorate the victims of National Socialism. Wreath-laying at memorial stone for forced labor victims Film showing at Group archives “Bei uns nichts Neues” Film to be followed by discussion with author and director On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Sunday, January 27, 2019 Volkswagen is commemorating the victims… Continue reading Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg – wreath-laying and film “Bei uns nichts Neues”
Andreas Lehe – Biography
Andreas Lehe was born on June 17, 1968 in Koblenz. After training as an electroplater and studying Materials Science/Surface Engineering at Aalen University, Lehe started his career at AUDI AG in Neckarsulm as a planner on the Surface Process Chain project. He worked on optimizing cross-process enhancements to the control cycles in Production with the… Continue reading Andreas Lehe – Biography