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Avtovaz resumes production after three-week holidays

MOSCOW, August 12. /TASS/. Avtovaz resumed operations after the three-week corporate vacation, the Russian automaker’s press service told TASS.
“Yes, Togliatti and Lada Izhevsk got back [from vacation – TASS],” the press service said.
Scheduled upgrade and required repair activities continued at enterprises of the Avtovaz Group during the vacation period from July 22 to August 11.
Avtovaz increased Lada car sales on the Russian market by 2.2% year-on-year in January -July 2019, the company reported. Lada sales in July 2019 rose 0.3% annually to 29,500 cars, Avtovaz said.
Avtovaz is the Russia’s largest carmaker, with over 560,000 vehicles produced in 2018. The Avtovaz Group is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.

Disused electric car batteries to be repurposed for storage

Electric car companies and battery makers are exploring new ways to recycle used batteries as China braces for a wave of them being taken out of service.Daimler AG’s subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Energy and Beijing Electric Vehicle intend to establish energy storage systems in China with disused batteries from the Chinese electric carmaker.It was co-built by Shenzhen Bak Battery and China Southern Power Grid using disused Bak batteries which were previously used to power electric vehicles.

Porsche has placed a green Schuldschein of one billion euros

08/12/2019 Porsche AG has issued the largest green Schuldschein to date with a volume of one billion euros. It is the first transaction of its kind by a car manufacturer: the funds will be used exclusively to refinance sustainable projects. Porsche issued its green Schuldschein in tranches offering maturities of five, seven and ten years… Continue reading Porsche has placed a green Schuldschein of one billion euros

Porsche Consulting: An Organization Reinvents Itself

08/12/2019 Porsche Consulting supports the medical association EADV on its way to becoming a High Performance Organization. New communication channels, consistent focus on the needs of its approximately 7,000 members, and new formats for its key provision of continuing medical training: the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) has completely restructured itself. Porsche Consulting… Continue reading Porsche Consulting: An Organization Reinvents Itself

New digital services from Mercedes PRO connect: En route towards a more efficient and sustainable fleet

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August 2019

Stuttgart

Stuttgart. Coordinating urgent online orders or vehicle information such as location, fuel level or any upcoming maintenance work is all conveniently possible from your desk or your smartphone. And those are just a few examples of what Mercedes PRO connect can do for you. Offered for fleets, this business-oriented connectivity and fleet solution optimises communication between fleet managers, vehicles and drivers. The products from Mercedes PRO connect can be put together individually and are offered in nine packages. From now on, the “Efficient Driving Style Analysis” package will also include a so-called “Drive Style Monitor”. Meanwhile, the already familiar “Eco Monitor” now has improved graphics and functionality. Both services are available for a fee at www.mercedes.pro and provide meaningful data with which the driving behaviour – for example in terms of wear and energy or fuel consumption – can be improved.
“With the updated range of services on offer, our customers now have more services available to them which will assist them in reducing their operating costs. Fleet managers, for example, can see at the push of a button how much fuel or energy their fleet is consuming and know whether or not their vans are being driven in an anticipatory fashion. Accordingly, energy or fuel consumption can be reduced, the risk of an accident can be minimised and vehicle downtimes can also be avoided. In all, it sharpens awareness concerning resource-friendly driving,” explains Bjoern Sack, Head of Connectivity and Digital Services at Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Being mindful of resources and having an anticipatory driving style
The Drive Style Monitor records the average fuel consumption as well as pulling away and acceleration characteristics, coasting behaviour and whether drivers have a consistent driving style. With the help of this driving style data, you can motivate your drivers to adopt an anticipatory driving style and subsequently optimise this by means of training courses. Fleet managers benefit from less vehicle downtime, reduced repair costs, less wear and tear on the vehicle and possibly even lower insurance premiums.
The Eco Monitor service provides users with consumption-relevant data on the vehicle fleet. The service makes available information on average fuel consumption and provides details on how much fuel could be saved by adopting a more conscious driving style. Possible “bonus kilometres” can also be shown. These are based on a careful driving manner. Also, tyre pressure and battery warnings are displayed in the Vehicle Management Tool. All of this information can be called up for an entire vehicle fleet, group or also a single vehicle.
Customer-specifically tailored digital services
Mercedes PRO is the digital services brand of Mercedes-Benz Vans. Under this brand, the Vans division bundles existing and future commercial service offers in a single digital platform. In addition to a consultation at a dealership, a product advisor is available free of charge at www.mercedes.pro to help Mercedes-Benz Vans commercial customers select the digital services best-suited to their fleet and business. For this, the following parameters in particular are taken into account: the business sector, size of fleet, yearly mileage and the dynamics of the route planning. Mercedes PRO connect was introduced in June 2018 in line with the market launch of the new Sprinter. Besides being available in this large van, the services are now also accessible for the Vito and eVito manufactured as of May 2019 and March 2019 respectively.

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Kia Motors America Launches Redesigned Kia.com

“In this ever-changing digital world, we wanted to ensure that Kia and Kia.com were ahead of the curve by providing customers with solutions based on their individual needs and ones that instantly and intuitively support their shopping decisions,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “We also wanted to give consumers… Continue reading Kia Motors America Launches Redesigned Kia.com

MADD and Velodyne Partnership Makes a Splash in the Media

MADD and Velodyne Partnership Makes a Splash in the MediaAugust 8, 2019|In Media Coverage|By Albie Jarvis
Adam Vanek, JT Griffin & LaRonda Scott of MADD and Marta Hall & Sally Frykman of Velodyne LidarAdam Vanek hops in the car for a lidar ride along!

For almost 40 years, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has
worked to change behaviors and attitudes toward drunk driving. Through their
work, the organization has learned technology is essential to achieving the
goal of zero deaths caused by drunk driving.

Piyush Rajan wrote
in Telematics Wire about how MADD has partnered for a second year with Velodyne
Lidar.

The article noted:

“MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving is working toward
eradicating this crime through four key elements that include supporting high
visibility law enforcement, ignition interlocks, support for advanced vehicle
technology, and building public support. Velodyne’s work with autonomous
vehicle technology is a natural complement to MADD’s support for future
technologies.”

In covering the MADD/Velodyne partnership, Lynn Walford
wrote a story
in Auto Connected Car News which stated:

“The partnership continues a public education effort across
the country on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicle technology. On October
2, 2019, MADD will participate in Velodyne Lidar’s second annual World Safety
Summit on Autonomous Technology at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The
summit is designed to advance understanding of the safety benefits that can be
achieved with autonomous vehicle technology.”

Business Insider posted
the news, which quoted MADD National President Helen Witty saying:

“Autonomous vehicle technology holds the incredible promise
of helping us eliminate drunk driving. That’s why we are so excited to partner
with Velodyne.”

The news was also posted in Geospatial
World and Safe
Car News.

Velodyne and MADD will continue to work together in advocating
for the safe advancement of autonomous vehicle technology so it can achieve its
full potential in saving lives.

To read the complete Auto Connected Car News story, please
go to: https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2019/08/autonomous-self-driving-news/

To review the Telematics Wire article, please go to: https://www.telematicswire.net/vehicle-telematics-vehicle-information-technology-and-navigation/madd-partners-with-velodyne-lidar-to-understand-autonomous-vehicle-technology/

To see the Business Insider news post, please go to: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/madd-teams-with-velodyne-lidar-for-a-second-year-to-advance-understanding-of-autonomous-vehicle-technology-1028399387

Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com

19.07.2019: In an interview, Volkswagen s CEO explains the Group s three strategic goals. At a glance which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford Alliance? In an interview, Volkswagen’s CEO explains the Group’s three strategic goals. At a glance – which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford… Continue reading Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com