@Renault: Jana Striezel is appointed Renault Director of Purchasing000305

Jana Striezel will operate under APO (Alliance Purchasing Organization) Managing Director, Gianluca de Ficchy, and report to Luca de Meo, CEO Renault Group and CEO of Renault. She will be a member of the Renault Management Committee. Jana Striezel is 44 years old. She studied law and economics at Bayreuth University, Germany. She is a… Continue reading @Renault: Jana Striezel is appointed Renault Director of Purchasing000305

China’s green car credit system to be replaced as country pursues carbon neutrality

By Yilei Sun and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI: China may replace its green car credit system with a new policy focusing more broadly on reducing carbon emissions, industry executives say. One option being considered is a carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS), three industry executives said. That would address industry concerns that the current system incentivizes electric… Continue reading China’s green car credit system to be replaced as country pursues carbon neutrality

VW builds $164 million battery plant in Anhui

Volkswagen shows its electric platform and models in Haikou, Hainan province. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen AG said on Thursday it has started construction on a battery system production factory in East China’s Anhui province, as the German car giant accelerates its electrification campaign in its largest market. The world’s second largest carmaker said it… Continue reading VW builds $164 million battery plant in Anhui

@ACTExpo Round-up Day 2: Bollinger Motors, BYD, CityFreighter, ElectraMeccanica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet & ZF – AUTO Connected Car News

Here is the first round-up of all the announcements at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California up until EOD Tuesday August 31. The announcements are in alphabetical order. Included are Bollinger Motors, CityFreighter, ElectraMechannica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet and ZF. Bollinger Motors… Continue reading @ACTExpo Round-up Day 2: Bollinger Motors, BYD, CityFreighter, ElectraMeccanica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet & ZF – AUTO Connected Car News

@VW Group: White Paper – AI in Supply Chains003890

© 2021 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… Continue reading @VW Group: White Paper – AI in Supply Chains003890

@VW Group: The oil trick with hydrogen003888

Green hydrogen is considered one of the most important components of the energy transition sought the world over. Generated via electrolysis from renewable energies like wind or solar power without emitting greenhouse gases, it will play an essential transformative role in many areas of the economy—from the steel industry to glass production. One challenge is… Continue reading @VW Group: The oil trick with hydrogen003888

@VW Group: First Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Ready for Launch003886

The first production car to explore a new dimension of straight-line performance was Bugatti’s record-breaking sensation; the Chiron Super Sport 300+1. Having now completed its extensive two-year testing and development program, the first eight of just 30 highly exclusive vehicles are now ready for delivery. When the Chiron Super Sport 300+ first made headlines back… Continue reading @VW Group: First Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Ready for Launch003886

@VW Group: Sustainability, top employer, and premium quality: AUDI AG board members visit the San José Chiapa plant003886

Audi México was visited by three members of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. The reason for their visit to San José Chiapa was to meet the employees responsible for the smooth operation of the factory, which represents a valuable member of the Audi Group’s production network. Audi México is a benchmark in the… Continue reading @VW Group: Sustainability, top employer, and premium quality: AUDI AG board members visit the San José Chiapa plant003886

@VW Group: Porsche in China: uniting trends and tradition003885

In China, the smartphone plays a key role in daily life. Which Chinese app is particularly important for you? Dr. Jens Puttfarcken: My two most important apps are WeChat and Alipay. I use Alipay to pay for things and to gain access to buildings. But I can also use the app to book a bike… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche in China: uniting trends and tradition003885

Lamborghini Huracán STO: A final celebration before electrification

The Lamborghini Huracán is the best-selling sports car that Lamborghini makes, and its days as a combustion-powered super sports car are numbered. Since the Huracán’s inception in 2014, the company says it has sold 17,500 worldwide, but that won’t be enough to save the V10 engine — no matter how much customers want it. The… Continue reading Lamborghini Huracán STO: A final celebration before electrification