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
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@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
@VW Group: Start of production of the new ŠKODA FABIA at main plant in Mladá Boleslav003440
Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said: “Production launches are always very special moments that we meticulously prepare for. Today, we are celebrating the official start of production of the new FABIA. In total, we have invested 110 million euros in the extensive modernization as well as further automation of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of production of the new ŠKODA FABIA at main plant in Mladá Boleslav003440
@VW Group: Porsche drives worldwide rollout of urban retail formats003443
12/07/2021 Being where the customers and fans are. This is the core idea behind Porsche’s new retail formats in city centers. The Porsche Studios as permanent and the “Porsche NOW” sales pop-ups as temporary facilities play a special role in this. A new Porsche Studio opened in Oslo beginning of July. Porsche NOW locations have… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche drives worldwide rollout of urban retail formats003443