Porsche asks component suppliers to use only renewable energy

Suppliers who are not ready to convert to certified green electricity will no longer be considered in the Porsche award process in the long term. Porsche is making further efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions in the supply chain. From July 2021, the sports car manufacturer will require its 1,300 series suppliers to use only renewable… Continue reading Porsche asks component suppliers to use only renewable energy

@VW Group: Lamborghini Aventador: 10 innovations in 10 years003368

Sant’Agata Bolognese, June 30, 2021 – In March 2011 in Geneva, during the launch of the Aventador LP 700-4, Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, stated, “The future of our supercars has become a reality with the Aventador LP 700-4.” Today, ten years on, Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the story of its V12 car,… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Aventador: 10 innovations in 10 years003368

@VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369

Former Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, celebrates his 95th birthday on 1st July 2021. This provides the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the career of a man still looking ahead with curiosity and great openness ¬– characteristics that made him highly successful as a… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369

German FAZ: VW names time frame for saying goodbye to the internal combustion engine 001555

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Shell, Renault interested in stake in Volkswagen-backed Ionity: sources

Ionity, whose shareholders also include South Korea’s Hyundai Motor as well as Volkswagen units Porsche AG and Audi, has 348 stations in operation across the continent, with a further 45 under construction. FRANKFURT: Royal Dutch Shell and Renault are among those interested in taking a stake in electric vehicle (EV) charging group Ionity, two people… Continue reading Shell, Renault interested in stake in Volkswagen-backed Ionity: sources

German Handelsblatt: Supply of semiconductors: signals for a turnaround in the chip shortage: VW and Daimler employ thousands of seasonal workers

Volkswagen production in Emden The Wolfsburg-based company was unable to produce several 100,000 cars this year because of the shortage of chips. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Düsseldorf The warning from VW’s purchasing director Murat Aksel could not have been more urgent: “We are facing the toughest six weeks,” he said in an interview with Handelsblatt in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Supply of semiconductors: signals for a turnaround in the chip shortage: VW and Daimler employ thousands of seasonal workers

Renault “targets 90% of purely electric cars by 2030”, says its boss

Ten years ago, Renault was a pioneer in the electric market. Today, the group seems to lag behind some of its competitors. How do you explain it? When I arrived, I discovered a group with a lot of potential, skills, and above all experience. Renault has actually entered this market almost at the same time… Continue reading Renault “targets 90% of purely electric cars by 2030”, says its boss

Automotive: Renault announces a “historic acceleration” on the electric

No, Renault is not behind Volkswagen or its European rivals to negotiate the accelerated shift towards the electric car. This is the message that the manufacturer wanted to convey on Wednesday morning, by presenting “a historic acceleration” of its strategy. It will result, among other things, by 90% 100% electric vehicle for the Renault brand… Continue reading Automotive: Renault announces a “historic acceleration” on the electric

German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: VW wants to go to the highest court in the diesel scandal in the USA000911

Volkswagen has in a US legal dispute about possible further high fines in the “Dieselgate“Scandal suffered a major defeat. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can pursue sanctions against the automaker for systematic exhaust gas manipulation that go beyond the penalties already agreed at the US federal level. For VW, regional procedures… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: VW wants to go to the highest court in the diesel scandal in the USA000911