Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “From the second half of this decade, we will exclusively be using CO2-neutral energy to produce vehicles and components at our Czech sites. The Vrchlabí plant is set to be the first CO2-neutral ŠKODA AUTO production facility, making it a true global pioneer. It… Continue reading @VW Group: Vrchlabí plant to become first CO2-neutral ŠKODA AUTO production site by the end of the year
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Audi Introduces A7 PHEV In The U.S.: Price/Specs
2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid captivates with electrified power and sleek sportback design Electric motor combined with TFSI® turbocharged 2.0-liter engine nets up to 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque A7 55 TFSI e can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds or can drive in nearly silent all-electric mode Standard… Continue reading Audi Introduces A7 PHEV In The U.S.: Price/Specs
SEAT urges Spain to ‘wake up’ and promote electric cars
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spain needs to “wake up” and follow other European countries in giving more incentives for electric cars, the head of Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish brand SEAT said on Wednesday. Volkswagen’s Spanish unit SEAT brand acting chairman Carsten Isensee and Vice-President for Sales and Marketing Wayne Anthony Griffiths attend a news conference unveiling the… Continue reading SEAT urges Spain to ‘wake up’ and promote electric cars
VW’s SEAT boosts investment, urges Spain to help with electric shift
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish brand SEAT plans to invest 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) from 2020-2025 and is committed to making electric cars in Spain with the right government support, it said on Wednesday. Volkswagen’s Spanish unit SEAT brand acting chairman Carsten Isensee and Vice-President for Sales and Marketing Wayne Anthony Griffiths attend… Continue reading VW’s SEAT boosts investment, urges Spain to help with electric shift
VW’s SEAT plans five billion euros in investments in 2020-2025
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish brand SEAT said on Wednesday it plans 5 billion euros in investments in 2020-2025, mainly in new R&D, equipment and electric cars, after investing 3.3 billion in 2016-2020. SEAT’s interim chairman Carsten Isensee said its main Barcelona plant will produce electric vehicles starting in 2025. Reporting by Joan Faus;… Continue reading VW’s SEAT plans five billion euros in investments in 2020-2025
VW’s SEAT reported a 48 million euro loss in first quarter, says second quarter will be worse
Volkswagen’s Spanish unit SEAT brand acting chairman Carsten Isensee and Vice-President for Sales and Marketing Wayne Anthony Griffiths attend a news conference unveiling the carmaker’s future strategy and evaluate its current situation in Barcelona, Spain July 8, 2020. REUTERS/Albert Gea BARCELONA (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish brand SEAT interim chairman Carsten Isensee said on Wednesday… Continue reading VW’s SEAT reported a 48 million euro loss in first quarter, says second quarter will be worse
Intel: Mobileye and WILLER Partner on Self-Driving Mobility Solutions for Japan, Southeast Asia
[embedded content] JERUSALEM, Israel, and OSAKA, Japan, July 8, 2020 – Mobileye, an Intel Company, and WILLER, one of the largest transportation operators in Japan, Taiwan and the Southeast Asian region, today announced a strategic collaboration to launch an autonomous robotaxi service in Japan and markets across Southeast Asia, including Taiwan. Beginning in Japan, the… Continue reading Intel: Mobileye and WILLER Partner on Self-Driving Mobility Solutions for Japan, Southeast Asia
Audi unveils Q4 Sportsback e-tron: ~$45,000 sleek electric SUV
Today, Audi unveils the Q4 Sportsback e-tron concept, a concept vehicle on which an upcoming ~$45,000 sleek electric SUV is going to be based on. Last month, Electrek attended a virtual preview of the concept vehicle. Unsurprisingly, it is very similar to the Audi Q4 e-tron concept unveiled last year, but it features an updated… Continue reading Audi unveils Q4 Sportsback e-tron: ~$45,000 sleek electric SUV
@VW Group: Reorganization of TRATON’s Board of Management – Andreas Renschler to hand over management to Matthias Gründler
TRATON SE is reorganizing its Board of Management team. With effect of July 15, 2020, Andreas Renschler will be handing over the chair of the Board of Management to Matthias Gründler, who was CFO of the commercial vehicle manufacturer with the brands MAN, Scania and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus until May 2018. Dr. Andreas Tostmann,… Continue reading @VW Group: Reorganization of TRATON’s Board of Management – Andreas Renschler to hand over management to Matthias Gründler
@VW Group: Andreas Renschler leaving Group Board of Management of Volkswagen AG
Andreas Renschler will be leaving the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG and the Board of Management of TRATON SE with effect as of July 15th 2020. Mr. Renschler is leaving the company by best mutual consent. This was announced by the company on Tuesday in Wolfsburg. Mr. Renschler’s successor as Chairman of the Board… Continue reading @VW Group: Andreas Renschler leaving Group Board of Management of Volkswagen AG