German Handelsblatt: Pilot test: Volkswagen and Eon make electric cars for storage004589

Volkswagen is turning the ID.Buzz into an electricity storage device Deliveries of the new ID.Buzz from Volkswagen will begin in autumn. The minibus becomes “bidirectional” and can thus return the charged electricity to the grid – and thus becomes a storage device. (Photo: dpa) In the future, electric cars can help to solve a major… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Pilot test: Volkswagen and Eon make electric cars for storage004589

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad: Compromise in the VW software dispute – Audi and Porsche have to step back004588

Herbert Diess The VW boss was under pressure to find a concept to solve the problems at the software subsidiary Cariad. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) In the two years since it was founded, the VW software subsidiary Cariad has mainly caused problems for the group. Schedules for newly developed software were not met. As a result,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad: Compromise in the VW software dispute – Audi and Porsche have to step back004588

Bosch transforms Adugodi HQ into a “smart” workplace

Bosch is expanding its artificial intelligence of things or Alot activities in India by transforming its headquarters in Adugodi, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, into a technologically enabled office that has been christened Spark.NXT. The new facility was inaugurated yesterday by the prime minister who described Bosch as a company that is “as much Indian as German”. Karnataka state… Continue reading Bosch transforms Adugodi HQ into a “smart” workplace

GKN launches next-gen inverter compatible with 800V EV technology

Drive systems company GKN Automotive has launched its next-generation inverter. GKN says it offers “OEMs the most advanced 800V electric vehicle technology available.” The upgraded product features a range of efficiency and lightweighting improvements to deliver market-leading performance and enhanced sustainability. The next-gen inverter, one of three modular elements of GKN Automotive’s leading eDrive platform,… Continue reading GKN launches next-gen inverter compatible with 800V EV technology

Scorpio-N will be next XUV700: Jejurikar

It was a firecracker of a launch with the company’s new body-on-frame platform offering, the Scorpio-N was rolled out at the company’s Chakan plant. Packed with a slew of features and the only three-row SUV below the Rs 25 lakh mark, will the “Big Daddy” end up cannibalising “Big Brother” XUV 700 with a waiting… Continue reading Scorpio-N will be next XUV700: Jejurikar

Maruti S-Presso scores three stars in GNCAP crash test, improves on previous zero rating

Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa yesterday released details of the latest result – the made-in-India Maruti S-Presso – for the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign under its current test protocols (29 June). From July 1, 2022, the assessment protocols will be updated to include side impact, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and pedestrian protection requirements.  The… Continue reading Maruti S-Presso scores three stars in GNCAP crash test, improves on previous zero rating

Employers now able to offer staff a touch of “LUXE” with MERCEDES ebikes

In the UK, the Green Commute Initiative is a simple salary sacrifice scheme whereby an employer can provide staff with an electric bike ‘tax free’, providing employees with a health conscious and environmental aware form of transportation. Now employers can offer staff a touch of “luxe” with the n+MercedesEQ eBike collection. The employee obtains the… Continue reading Employers now able to offer staff a touch of “LUXE” with MERCEDES ebikes

Jackpot Crush Casino Launches New Club System and Slot Machine Features

NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Jackpot Crush Casino, developed by SpinX, a subsidiary of Netmarble, is the world-fast-growing, free-to-play social casino mobile game and one of the top 40 highest-grossing casino mobile games in the world. Recently the game has launched a new club system for players to finish missions and collect rewards… Continue reading Jackpot Crush Casino Launches New Club System and Slot Machine Features

The most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2022

In 2022, electric vehicle sales continue to boom. Nearly all legacy automakers have set end dates for manufacturing new combustion vehicles and have begun introducing all-electric options into their fleets more and more. This year alone, the world will see over twenty new electric vehicle models ranging from most expensive, to rather affordable. Below is… Continue reading The most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2022