@VW Group: Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech team up to industrialize battery cell production in Germany003450

Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. deepen their partnership. Based on a substantial shareholding agreement in May 2020, the Wolfsburg-based automobile company entered a strategic cooperation framework with the major Chinese battery producer headquartered at Hefei. The goals of both partners are to industrialize the planned battery cell production at the Salzgitter site of… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech team up to industrialize battery cell production in Germany003450

@VW Group: Enel X and Volkswagen team up for electric mobility in Italy003449

Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy solutions business line, and the leading auto manufacturer Volkswagen Group signed an agreement aimed at setting up a full function joint venture of equal partners to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Italy (the “JV”). The JV will operate in Italy as Charging Point Operator (“CPO”) by… Continue reading @VW Group: Enel X and Volkswagen team up for electric mobility in Italy003449

@VW Group: Sustainability Report: ŠKODA AUTO sets more ambitious sustainability goals and provides comprehensive support in the fight against COVID-19003449

As the largest private company in the Czech Republic, ŠKODA AUTO is committed to providing stakeholders with evidence of new benchmarks set in the areas of sustainable development, social responsibility and a wide range of Corporate Governance activities. CO2-neutral energy to be used in vehicle and component production at Czech plants by end of decade… Continue reading @VW Group: Sustainability Report: ŠKODA AUTO sets more ambitious sustainability goals and provides comprehensive support in the fight against COVID-19003449

@Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099

AMSTERDAM – Uwe Hochgeschurtz, who currently holds the position of CEO Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has been named Opel Brand CEO with effect from September 1, 2021, at a time when the unique German brand of Stellantis is expanding its commercial activities, including in China, and entering the electrification era. He will succeed Michael… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099

@BMW: Turning Plants Into Leather: Our Investment in Natural Fiber Welding001293

We’re thrilled to announce our investment in Natural Fiber Welding’s (NFW) financing round.    NFW has formulated a unique process to incorporate various plant matter into a “dough,” which can then be shaped, tuned, and processed into a 100% natural and fully recyclable alternative material to leather, textiles, and foams. This fundraise will enable the… Continue reading @BMW: Turning Plants Into Leather: Our Investment in Natural Fiber Welding001293

@BMW: BMW i Ventures Invests in Natural Fiber Welding, a Company Revolutionizing the Materials Industry Through the Use of All-Natural and Fully Recyclable Ingredients, Closer Cooperation with BMW Group Underway.001289

Mountain View, CA – July 13, 2021… BMW i Ventures today announced an investment in Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. (NFW), the leading creator of all-natural, plastic-free alternatives to materials such as leathers, foams, and textiles. The financing round will enable the company to scale from the batch processing of materials to commercial roll-to-roll production. NFW has… Continue reading @BMW: BMW i Ventures Invests in Natural Fiber Welding, a Company Revolutionizing the Materials Industry Through the Use of All-Natural and Fully Recyclable Ingredients, Closer Cooperation with BMW Group Underway.001289

@BMW: Quantum computing: BMW Group launches “Quantum Computing Challenge” in collaboration with AWS to crowd-source innovation.001289

Munich. Starting today, researchers, start-ups and pioneering companies from the global quantum computing community can propose solutions for specific industrial challenges to the BMW Group Quantum Computing Challenge. Run in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), the Challenge encourages entrants to come up with innovative quantum algorithms and test their solutions on real quantum… Continue reading @BMW: Quantum computing: BMW Group launches “Quantum Computing Challenge” in collaboration with AWS to crowd-source innovation.001289

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor to Pilot AutonomousDemand-Responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ Service

• Hyundai Motor to introduce an autonomous, demand-responsive shuttle service in South Korea, starting August 9• Pilot will operate along a 6.1-km route in Sejong Smart City, where passengers can request a ride via smartphone ‘Shucle’ app, at a choice of 20 stops• Service will be expanded to other areas, including the Hyundai Motor and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor to Pilot AutonomousDemand-Responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ Service

@VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441

Decarbonization, energy, environmental compliance, biodiversity, water, waste and the circular economy – these are the topics of the Volkswagen Group “goTOzero weeks,” a new series of environmental events that is starting today and will be held through November in the company’s brands, regions and departments. The Group-wide campaign is designed to share information and promote… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441

@VW Group: NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come003440

The presentation of the new Group strategy 2030 will be broadcast live on Tuesday, July 13th 2021, from 13:30pm CEST. Internet:https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/group/strategy.html Satellite-Feed for TV-Media: Europe / Middle East – live HD FeedLive feed to start at apprx. 13:20am CEST / 11:20am GMT Satellite: EUT 10 Transponder (digital): B03 / Ch.: C Downlink Frequency: 11.060,200 MHz… Continue reading @VW Group: NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come003440