Tag: VW

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group more than doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in first half year003519

The Volkswagen Group has continued its successful electric offensive in the first half of 2021. The following new BEV models were launched in this period: Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.6, ŠKODA Enyaq iV, Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. In total, 170,939 BEV models were delivered throughout… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group more than doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in first half year003519

ChargePoint to buy VW-backed charging software firm for $295 million

Founded in 2013, has.to.be, in which Volkswagen is a minority shareholder, employs 125 people in Austria and Germany. Its software manages more than 40,000 charging points on the continent, with access to 250,000 via roaming agreements. Frankfurt: ChargePoint, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle charging networks, on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire… Continue reading ChargePoint to buy VW-backed charging software firm for $295 million

Lightyear finds a manufacturer to build its solar-powered EV

Dutch startup Lightyear has found a manufacturing partner to build its solar-powered electric car, the Lightyear One. Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive signed a letter of intent with the startup this week, and the two companies plan to start building prototypes together in early 2022, with an eye on midyear for the beginning of production… Continue reading Lightyear finds a manufacturer to build its solar-powered EV

ChargePoint to buy European charging software startup for $295M

ChargePoint struck a deal to buy European charging software company has.to.be for €250 million ($295 million) in cash and stock, the electric vehicle charging network’s first acquisition since it became a publicly traded company. Through the deal, ChargePoint gains more than just 125 employees and the company’s operating software, which manages more than 40,000 networked… Continue reading ChargePoint to buy European charging software startup for $295M

Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test

By Nick Carey and Barbara Lewis New Delhi: Britain has set a fast pace in the electric vehicle race with its 2030 ban on sales of new fossil fuel-powered cars and has offered 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) to jump start its battery industry and associated supply chain. But the cash and the headline-grabbing deadline… Continue reading Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test

Volkswagen India showrooms to sport new brand design and logo

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India today announced the implementation of the carmaker’s new brand design and logo across all its 150 dealerships in the country. The German carmaker had first revealed the new logo and brand design at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Volkswagen’s rebranding is one of the largest projects globally covering 171 markets in… Continue reading Volkswagen India showrooms to sport new brand design and logo

German Handelsblatt: Car maker: BGH strengthens diesel plaintiffs: VW claims compensation even after car sales

Compensation after the diesel scandal A switch premium paid by the dealership does not have to be offset against the compensation, according to the BGH. (Photo: dpa) Karlsruhe Diesel plaintiffs who have since resold their cars are also entitled to compensation from Volkswagen. The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe ruled on Tuesday… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car maker: BGH strengthens diesel plaintiffs: VW claims compensation even after car sales

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW triples delivery figures for e-cars002490

VW brand electric cars Volkswagen plans to sell more than a million e-powered cars for the first time this year. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg Volkswagen is making better and better progress in selling its new electric cars. In the second quarter, global deliveries tripled compared to the same period last year to a good 110,000 purely… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW triples delivery figures for e-cars002490

Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear

From left to right: Ville Rantala – Project Manager (Valmet Automotive), Hans Heijmans – COO (Lightyear), Gerard Berkelmans – VP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (Lightyear), Matti Räsänen – VP Sales (Valmet Automotive), Wim van Stratum – VP Operations (Lightyear) Valmet Automotive has signed a letter of intent on vehicle manufacturing with Lightyear, the Netherlands-based technology… Continue reading Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear