Volkswagen’s first battery cell factory is built in Salzgitter. Production is scheduled to start in 2025 and later also take place at other locations. (battery pack, technology) Go to Source
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Cariad: VW wants to hire more staff because of software problems
Volkswagen wants to strengthen its software subsidiary Cariad because there are development problems there. (Cariad, electric car) Go to Source
Traffic turnaround: Brits are ready to switch to electric cars
Unless electric cars are more expensive than conventional cars, new car buyers in the UK are ready to switch. (electromobility, study) Go to Source
Charging Radar: The utilization of the charging stations is increasing
The number of electric cars on German roads is increasing. However, the analysis by Charging Radar shows that the expansion of the public charging infrastructure is faltering. (charging station, electric car) Go to Source
Electromobility: VW boss Diess relies on electric instead of e-fuels
Herbert Diess doesn’t think much of synthetic fuels. He believes in electric cars and still sees VW at an advantage over Tesla. (VW, electric car) Go to Source
EQE 53 4MATIC+: Mercedes opens configurator for electric AMG
The Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ electric car can now be ordered. The configurator has been activated. (Mercedes Benz, technology) Go to Source
Software update: Teslas can detect potholes and adjust suspension
A software update will allow Teslas to check for potholes and change the adaptive suspension if necessary. (Tesla, technology) Go to Source
Bundeskartellamt: VW and Bosch are allowed to research automated driving
The Federal Cartel Office allows VW and Bosch to work together on the further development of automated driving. (Autonomous driving, automobile) Go to Source
Electric SUV: Drako Dragon is said to significantly outperform Tesla’s Model X Plaid
With its four motors, the Drako Dragon electric car is said to have an output of 1,470 kW and a top speed of 320 km/h. (electric car, technology) Go to Source
Tesla Factory Fremont: Tesla sued for racial abuse
Former Tesla factory workers say they have been racially abused by colleagues, managers and HR. (Tesla, electric car) Go to Source