FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Members of Volkswagen’s supervisory board have called for an inquiry into tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes, German media reported on Monday. The New York Times reported on Friday that German carmakers had used the European Research Group on Environment and Health in the Transport Sector, also known… Continue reading VW supervisory board members demand inquiry into diesel fume tests on monkeys
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German Carmakers Take Another Hit With Diesel Testing on Humans
Diesel’s reputation took another blow amid revelations that Germany’s auto industry sponsored tests that exposed humans as well as monkeys to the fuel’s exhaust fumes, which can cause respiratory illness and cancer. The study, supported by a little-known group founded by Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG in 2007, had 25 people breathe in… Continue reading German Carmakers Take Another Hit With Diesel Testing on Humans
DriveNow will be owned by BMW alone
BMW buys the partner Sixt their shares in the joint car sharing provider DriveNow from. The move could pave the way for a possible merger of BMW and Daimler car sharing services. Getty Images DriveNow Mini Monday, 29.01.2018 14:41 clock The car-sharing service DriveNow should in the future belong to BMW alone. The car rental… Continue reading DriveNow will be owned by BMW alone
Monkeys in the exhaust gas test: People were also exposed to exhaust gas tests
All articles and backgrounds 01/29/2018 Monkeys in the exhaust test People were also exposed to emissions tests DPA Diesel exhaust on the VW Golf 7 It should be in the exhaust scandal Diesel pollutant tests not only with monkeysbut also with people. This emerges from a report by the association EUGT, reported on the “Stuttgarter… Continue reading Monkeys in the exhaust gas test: People were also exposed to exhaust gas tests
Car researchers are also tested on people exhaust to have
Sunday, 01/28/2018 22:03 clock Last was one of the auto industry financed lobbying club had come under fire because he had commissioned scientists in the United States with emissions tests on monkeys. According to a newspaper report, however, human subjects had to inhale the irritant gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Accordingly, the “European Research Association for… Continue reading Car researchers are also tested on people exhaust
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Hans Dieter Pötsch: VW supervisory board boss criticizes bad charging network for e-cars
Hans Dieter Pötsch The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen wants a faster charging speed for e-vehicles. (Photo: AP) Volkswagen-Aufsichtsratschef Hans Dieter Pötsch sees electromobility still a number of obstacles on the way to a real breakthrough in Germany. The still too thin network of stores in the Federal Republic is thereby the most… Continue reading Hans Dieter Pötsch: VW supervisory board boss criticizes bad charging network for e-cars
Chennai ideally paced, but needs better airport, says Daimler CEO
“I like this city. It has treated me very well,” Marc Llistosella said. “With a population of more than seven million people, Chennai is a pretty big city. But the pace of life is much better than it makes you feel the city is smaller,” hesaid. CHENNAI: Having first come to India in 2006 and… Continue reading Chennai ideally paced, but needs better airport, says Daimler CEO
The auto industry is head over heels for VR
Virtual reality and augmented reality are all over the North American International Auto Show floor. Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are all using the tech to show off their latest cars and concepts. During the industry preview days (the show is open to the public through Sunday, January 28th) lines to try the experiences… Continue reading The auto industry is head over heels for VR
Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Porsche AG will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the German manufacturer gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad: plug-in hybrids, emotional sports cars with combustion engines and sporty electric vehicles,” Chief… Continue reading Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”
Bertrand Petipa, Head of Audi Sales, reports on the year 2017, unveils his ambitions for 2018 and gives his vision on major issues that shake the world of fleets, such as the rise of gasoline, hardening of the TVS or the implementation of the WLTP certification cycle. JA. What were Audi’s results on the fleet… Continue reading Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”