In Salzgitter, Volkswagen started producing its own battery cells for electric cars. The Group is already investing more than one billion euros in the project in the pilot phase. Silas stone / DPA Volkswagen launches production of battery cells for e-cars at its Salzgitter plant (archive image) Monday, 23.09.2019 12:45 Volkswagen enforces his Plans for… Continue reading VW enters production of battery cells
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Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv to Form Autonomous Driving Joint Venture
Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv announced today that they will be forming an autonomous driving joint venture. This partnership brings together one of the industry’s most innovative vehicle technology providers and one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. The joint venture will advance the design, development and commercialization of SAE Level 4 and 5 autonomous… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv to Form Autonomous Driving Joint Venture
Volkswagen Group starts battery cell development and production in Salzgitter
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CO2 emissions from new cars continue steep descent in 2010
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CO2 emissions from new cars continue steep descent in 2010
29/06/2011Average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010 dropped by almost 4% last year, the second biggest annual fall ever recorded, a database published today by the European Environment Agency shows. This is the second largest annual decline since the monitoring scheme began in 2000.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: “These data show again that setting targets delivers results and stimulates the car industry to put greener cars on the market. These innovations also ensure that Europe's car industry remains competitive in the changing global market.”
The European Environment Agency today published provisional data on average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010, showing a 3.7% drop compared to last year. The data are now available to car manufacturers for review before formal validation by the Commission.
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The reinvented Land Rover Defender that never was
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Bosch: Renewable synthetic fuels for less CO₂
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Byton founder says he quit because of Chinese government interference
Carsten Breitfeld, a founder and former CEO of EV startup Byton, says he left the company earlier this year because the Chinese government exerted too much influence after an investment from the country’s oldest state-owned automaker, First Auto Works (FAW). He said that while the deal with FAW lent the credibility he sought for Byton… Continue reading Byton founder says he quit because of Chinese government interference
Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro Off-Road EV In Frankfurt: Photos/Videos
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Ford Kuga PHEV Starts At €39,300 In Germany
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