A research team has been working on a next-generation Li-ion battery system. This offers better energy density, is easy to manufacture and uses gel electrolytes and microsilicon particles. (battery pack, Science) Go to Source
Category: German Press
Electric cars: Surcharge for 1,000 new fast charging points on motorways
By 2026, around 1,000 new fast charging points for electric cars will be built at 200 rest areas. (Charging station, Electric car) Go to Source
Cyber attack: Hackers have probably stolen Hyundai’s internal data
A hacker group claims to have stolen 3 TB of data from Hyundai Motor Europe. The car manufacturer initially only spoke of “IT problems”. (Ransomware, Cyberwar) Go to Source
Accidents possible: Researchers demonstrate attack on vehicle radar systems
With their attack technique, the researchers trick the radar systems into thinking there are cars where there aren’t any and disguise the existence of real vehicles in traffic. (Security, security breach) Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Webasto: Automotive supplier finds investor for its charging station fiasco003091
In the best Linkedin style, Webasto boss Holger Engelmann (58) posed on the career network around two months ago. He celebrated the new Webasto website with a thumbs-up photo. After the relaunch, one division no longer appeared in the “Products & Solutions” submenu: that for charging stations and wallboxes. Engelmann had already put it up… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Webasto: Automotive supplier finds investor for its charging station fiasco003091
Hyundai expands online showroom: virtual ride
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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW cancels choice between days off and wage supplement008458
The German car company has to reduce its costs. Employees will therefore no longer have the opportunity to receive compensation for additional work in the future. You get more vacation in return. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Go west: ZF invests half a billion dollars in its US factory008457
Although ZF wants to reduce costs and cut staff, Germany’s second largest auto supplier is now investing heavily in the USA. How does that fit together? Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is allowed to invest 180 billion euros – but the Porsche family sets conditions008456
Contrary to what some investors expected, Volkswagen is sticking to its investment plan despite the austerity program. But one area in particular is now under even more pressure. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: E-commerce: BMW and Amazon win in court against gang of counterfeiters008455
Billions are made in the plagiarism business. It’s not just about trademark infringement – many counterfeit products are dangerous for customers. Go to Source