According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, auto OEMs will invest an estimated USD 515 billion in EV-related technologies and manufacturing plant upgrades over the next 5 to 10 years. New Delhi: Growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market worldwide has been particularly impressive over the last three years. Sales of electric cars hit… Continue reading Auto OEMs to invest USD 515 bn on EV-related technology, plant upgrades: Report
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@VW Group: Volkswagen’s global production network for electric vehicles grows with the launch of a second German site in Emden005090
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with gearing its plants to electric mobility. Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by starting to make the all-electric ID.4 in Emden. Emden is now the second site for electric vehicles in Germany following Zwickau and also joins the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan. Chattanooga (ID.4)… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen’s global production network for electric vehicles grows with the launch of a second German site in Emden005090
New 2023 Audi Q5 caught on camera again
The next Audi Q5 has been spied undergoing on-road assessment in the hands of Audi engineers, ahead of its anticipated launch in 2023. The larger Q7’s introduction in 2006 made Audi into an SUV market force and the Q5, originally launched in 2009, cemented its position as one of the most popular premium SUV car… Continue reading New 2023 Audi Q5 caught on camera again
Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?
The automotive world is becoming increasingly fragmented in many ways. In fact, the buzzword ‘mobility’ that we hear so frequently as enthusiasts has never been more appropriate to describe the state of play today – and one technology start-up based in Milton Keynes, Bucks, is looking to exploit the pool of potential customers looking for… Continue reading Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?
Under the skin: Why glass half recycled is glass half full
Recycling as much of a car as possible when it, or parts of it, reach the end of life has been a priority for years now, but a surprisingly awkward material to recycle is a car’s windscreen. A new, one-year pilot project between Audi and a number of partners from the glass manufacturing business is… Continue reading Under the skin: Why glass half recycled is glass half full
@VW Group: Rally Portugal: ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo driver Chris Ingram wins WRC2 Junior classification005089
The 21 very rough and sometimes even rocky gravel stages in the vicinity of Matosinhos, a coastal town north of Porto, caused a high number of retirements. On this list: reigning WRC2 Drivers’ Champion Andreas Mikkelsen (ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo). On Friday, the Norwegian and co-driver Torstein Eriksen were locked in a duel for the… Continue reading @VW Group: Rally Portugal: ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo driver Chris Ingram wins WRC2 Junior classification005089
Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Auto experts say the electric F-150, known as the Lightning, must be a success if Ford is to thrive in the age of electric vehicles. Introducing this truck now is equivalent to “betting the company,” said William C. Ford Jr., the company’s executive chairman, who is a great-grandson of Henry Ford. “If this launch doesn’t… Continue reading Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Hyundai to open $6.5B EV factory in Georgia
Hyundai is the latest automaker to announce plans to open an EV factory in Georgia, the same state where Rivian is preparing to break ground on its controversial plant. Hyundai’s $6.5 billion EV and battery manufacturing facility outside of Savannah will further the state’s goal of becoming a major regional hub for the EV industry.… Continue reading Hyundai to open $6.5B EV factory in Georgia
Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production
The Ford Fiesta is undergoing a streamlining process with the supermini losing its three-door bodystyle as well as van versions. Ford has already removed the three-door versions from its online price lists, but existing orders of three-door Fiestas will be completed, with production at the Fiesta plant in Cologne, Germany set to end this summer. A… Continue reading Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production
German Manager Magazin: Gas: Germany and Qatar agree on energy partnership001798
In the struggle for greater independence from Russian gas, the German government has concluded an energy partnership with Qatar. The country’s Energy Minister, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, and Economics Minister Robert Habeck (52) signed a declaration of intent for deeper cooperation in Berlin on Friday. Germany wants to source liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar. Cooperation… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Gas: Germany and Qatar agree on energy partnership001798