Volkswagen wants to call the ID.2 electric car Golf in the future and place it on the MEB Plus platform. The designation GTI is also to be continued. (VW, electric car) Go to Source
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Acatech Mobility Monitor: Quarter of Germans can imagine buying an e-car
Interest in electric cars is stagnating, the willingness to use public transport is growing. That’s according to a new poll. (mobility, studies) Go to Source
Federal states: price for the Germany ticket is already wobbling at the start
Even before the start, the federal states want to enforce a clause for a price increase. After a year, the 49-euro ticket could have a different name. (49 euro ticket, Internet) Go to Source
Electromobility: Insurers are demanding better extinguishing systems on ships
A Norwegian shipping company does not accept electric cars. Regardless of this, the Association of Insurers is calling for better extinguishing systems on ships. (Insurance, electric car) Go to Source
Additional fee for account sharing: Netflix charges more money for streaming in the Tesla
In its measures against unauthorized account sharing, Netflix probably did not consider how the streaming subscription is used in the Tesla, for example. (Netflix, streaming) Go to Source
Switch to e-car production: Volkswagen relies on gamification for workers
VW wants to convert the Wolfsburg plant to electric cars, but what will become of the workers? In escape rooms, they should lose their fear of contact. (VW, electric car) Go to Source
Cariad: VW runs parts of VW.OS 1.2 in new vehicles
Cloud interfaces, basic technical diagnostic functions: Functions from VW.OS 1.2 are used at Porsche and Audi. (Cariad, Business) Go to Source
Battery technology: why batteries don’t discharge themselves
Until now, additives in lithium-ion batteries had to prevent them from self-discharging. Now the cause of the phenomenon has been found. (innovation and research, open access) Go to Source
Traffic turnaround: Lobbyists want to reduce tax benefits for plug-in hybrids
In addition to environmental associations, other groups are demanding that plug-in hybrids should lose their advantages in company car taxation. (Plugin Hybrid, electric car) Go to Source
Supply chain issues: Heater failure on Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT
Some Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT electric cars are experiencing heating system failures. Supply chain issues prevent repair. (automobile, Tron) Go to Source