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Car sharing service: Volkswagen sells Weshare

Volkswagen is selling its Weshare car-sharing service to its Berlin-based competitor Miles. (Weshare, technology)

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MADRID, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The chief of Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish unit SEAT said on Thursday he is “optimistic” in finding “solutions” with national and regional authorities regarding the subsidy offer it received to build a battery factory and manufacture electric vehicles. SEAT’s chief Wayne Griffiths did not specify what type of solutions he was… Continue reading Gallery

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LONDON/BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Europe’s drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as investors shy away from giving startups sufficient funding to challenge the Asian companies that dominate the market. With the notable exception of Sweden’s Northvolt, some startups hoping to build so-called gigafactories to compete with the Asian… Continue reading Gallery

German Handelsblatt: Traffic policy: speed limit and driving bans: CDU traffic politician attacks Audi boss005519

federal highway Environmental groups have been calling for the introduction of a general speed limit for a long time. (Photo: AP) In politics, the discussion about a general speed limit on motorways has flared up again. The reason is an advance by Audi boss Markus Duesmann. In view of the energy crisis, the manager had… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Traffic policy: speed limit and driving bans: CDU traffic politician attacks Audi boss005519

German Handelsblatt: Traffic policy: speed limit and driving bans: CDU traffic politician attacks Audi boss005519

Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354

October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% YoY. Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354

@VW Group: Feeling the Porsche spirit of California006071

© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: Feeling the Porsche spirit of California006071

@VW Group: Beyond silence: soundscapes from Radiopark006070

What’s the sound of Porsche? Not the car – the brand. This question is posed to Arndt-Helge Grap, 58, and before answering he tilts his head as if he were listening to a sound from far away. “Porsche sounds elaborated, modern, loungy, cosmopolitan, unique,” says Grap. “Not mainstream, not top 40 – more David Bowie.… Continue reading @VW Group: Beyond silence: soundscapes from Radiopark006070

@VW Group: 40 years of Group C – a reunion in Leipzig006069

@VW Group: Larry ten Voorde wraps up the season with a double victory in Hockenheim006068

Race 16 “What a great way to end the season! The Porsche Carrera Cup is very close, so to be honest I didn’t expect two such clear wins. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to claim this year’s title but I’m still proud of our performance,” said ten Voorde. Second place went to Bastian Buus (Denmark/Allied-Racing) ahead… Continue reading @VW Group: Larry ten Voorde wraps up the season with a double victory in Hockenheim006068