After Webex and Zoom, Teams is now also coming to Android Auto. But not with the complete functionality. (Android Auto, Google) Go to Source
Category: German Press
FlatLight: Hella-Light for cars uses optics smaller than the size of a grain of sand
Hella’s flatlight concept is based on optics that are smaller than a grain of sand and are scheduled to be installed in series production as daytime running lights in cars in 2025. (lighting, GreenIT) Go to Source
Tesla factory in Grünheide: Free charging instead of a collective agreement
In Sweden, Tesla is engaged in a bitter battle with unions over a collective agreement. This is also still rejected in Germany. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
Complaints about exaggeration: Tesla is quietly lowering range estimates
Electric car maker Tesla has quietly lowered the estimated ranges for several of its vehicles, including Model Y, Model S and Model X. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Electric cars: VW gives almost 8,000 euros discount on ID models
After the state environmental bonus abruptly stopped, VW wants to boost sales of electric cars with hefty discounts. (Electric car, technology) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Commercial vehicle manufacturer: Works council head: Daimler Truck’s savings goals not realistic008296
Daimler Truck wants to reduce its fixed costs by 15 percent by 2025 compared to 2019. Works council leader Michael Brecht thinks this is unrealistic. And calls for significantly more investment. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Vinfast: Founder Pham Nhat Vuong becomes CEO and is now taking expansion into his own hands003001
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer Vinfast appointed its founder and largest financier Pham Nhat Vuong (55) as CEO on Saturday night (CET). In his role, Vinfast announced on Saturday night that he would monitor and be responsible for global production, sales and marketing on his website . Vuong is also the founder of the parent… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Vinfast: Founder Pham Nhat Vuong becomes CEO and is now taking expansion into his own hands003001
German Handelsblatt: Commercial vehicle manufacturer: Works council head: Daimler Truck’s savings goals not realistic008295
Daimler Truck wants to reduce its fixed costs by 15 percent by 2025 compared to 2019. Works council leader Michael Brecht thinks this is unrealistic. And calls for significantly more investment. Go to Source
Regression in digitalization: Digital chaos in car registrations
The bumpy start to digital vehicle registration is angering municipalities. There is criticism of the increased security requirements and the implementation period. (automobile, politics) Go to Source
Tesla Model 3: The mechanics are the problem
Some problems with electric cars only become apparent over time. For example, if water clogs the components. Report from a long-time Tesla driver. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source