Category: OEMRSSCHK

@Daimler: Preliminary results for the first quarter 2020 and outlook for the financial year 2020

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, market expectations for Daimler’s first quarter 2020 appear to show a large degree of variation. Against this background Daimler announces the following: Preliminary figures for the first quarter 2020 are in line with our earlier communicated trend: Daimler Group EBIT: 617mn EUR (Q1-19: 2,798mn EUR);adjusted EBIT 719mn EUR… Continue reading @Daimler: Preliminary results for the first quarter 2020 and outlook for the financial year 2020

@GM: Cruise Becomes First Self-Driving Company to Power Vehicles With 100% Renewable Energy

At Cruise, our vision is to develop solutions for today’s broken transportation system. We’re designing for a future that is safer, more affordable, and better for us, our cities, and our planet. I’ve written before about why every city car should be electric (and self driving), and Cruise has long championed the benefits of electric… Continue reading @GM: Cruise Becomes First Self-Driving Company to Power Vehicles With 100% Renewable Energy

@McLaren: During these unprecedented times, McLaren, as part of the Ventilator Challenge UK consortium

During these unprecedented times, McLaren, as part of the Ventilator Challenge UK consortium – a collective of UK major manufacturing, medical and specialist tech and manufacturing companies including UK-based Formula 1 teams – has been working hard to help answer the national need for additional ventilators in response to the COVID-19 crisis. McLaren has been focused… Continue reading @McLaren: During these unprecedented times, McLaren, as part of the Ventilator Challenge UK consortium

@VW Group: Volkswagen supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production

In connection with the resumption of production, the Volkswagen Group has developed measures ensuring the maximum level of health protection for its employees and is now implementing them at its plants. In order to provide the best possible support for the resumption of production and logistics processes in the coronavirus crisis by its more than… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production

@VW Group: The brands of the TRATON GROUP are ready to ramp up their plants

The brands of the TRATON GROUP are gradually restarting production operations that have been shut down since mid-March. Following the shutdown of production, Scania Vehicles & Services will initially test the stability of its supply chain and its production line processes on two business days that will be carried out at a reduced tempo while… Continue reading @VW Group: The brands of the TRATON GROUP are ready to ramp up their plants

@VW Group: Bugatti working from home – Design Director Achim Anscheidt

Long telephone conferences and many hours in front of a computer screen. Far away from the extraordinary hyper sports cars themselves. Bugatti has suspended production of its vehicles such as the Chiron1 and Divo2 in Molsheim. Even so, many staff are continuing to work from home now, taking into account the recommendations of the respective… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti working from home – Design Director Achim Anscheidt

@VW Group: Bestsellers: Extended rear window for SCALA and larger wheels for KAMIQ

The ŠKODA SCALA and ŠKODA KAMIQ are both shaping the current development stage of the Czech manufacturer’s emotional design language. The SCALA is characterised by refined aerodynamics; it has a modern and sporty appearance. This look is enhanced with the distinctive extended rear window. In 2019, 57% of all SCALA customers chose this optional design… Continue reading @VW Group: Bestsellers: Extended rear window for SCALA and larger wheels for KAMIQ

@VW Group: Charging capacity vs. charging speed: What constitutes high charging performance

With its e-tron** and e-tron Sportback** models, Audi is making electric mobility a reality for long-distance driving – thanks in part to a charging curve that is unique in the competitive environment. Drivers of a fully electric Audi model thus benefit from high charging speeds because the charging capacity of up to 150 kW is… Continue reading @VW Group: Charging capacity vs. charging speed: What constitutes high charging performance

@Toyota: How This Toyota Plant Recycles Millions of Gallons of Water Every Year

Water conservation is one of Toyota’s key environmental focus areas, which is why Toyota facilities in “high” water risk areas are developing creative methods of recycling water and mitigating waste. For example, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC), in Mexico has created a unique water recycling system that saves 23 million gallons of water per… Continue reading @Toyota: How This Toyota Plant Recycles Millions of Gallons of Water Every Year