Tag: VW

Audi, EnBW to turn electric car batteries into grid support tools

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German carmaker Audi (NSUG.DE) and utility EnBW (EBKG.DE) are setting up an electric car battery operation at EnBW’s Heilbronn plant to build scaleable storage facilities by the end of this year, drawing on retired batteries to help power grids. FILE PHOTO: The company logo is seen at the headquarters of the German… Continue reading Audi, EnBW to turn electric car batteries into grid support tools

@VW Group: Computer Vision to make production within the Volkswagen Group even more efficient

In production, the Volkswagen Group is continuously moving ahead with future-oriented technologies and digitalization. “Industrial Computer Vision” image recognition and processing technology is to help improve productivity in production by 30 percent from 2016 to 2025. “The use of this technology offers considerable potential for making our production plants even more efficient. By 2024, we… Continue reading @VW Group: Computer Vision to make production within the Volkswagen Group even more efficient

Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant

Fresh from launching its landmark first EV, Mini looks to be expanding its electrified line-up with a potential plug-in variant of its Cooper S five-door hatchback. The hatch is due a substantial facelift before 2023 – having only been subtly updated once in its seven-year lifespan – to bring it into line with newer rivals including the Audi A1, Ford… Continue reading Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant

Audi Q4 e-tron, The Audi Version Of the VW ID.4, Spotted Testing

Audi will sell its own vehicle related to the VW ID.4, expected to be called the Q4 e-tron. The last time we saw a prototype example of this vehicle undergoing testing, it was actually sporting an ID.4 body, but now we get to see its production body, albeit still under confusing camouflage. Changes from concept… Continue reading Audi Q4 e-tron, The Audi Version Of the VW ID.4, Spotted Testing

Volkswagen scraps plans in Turkey and might look at Bratislava instead

German carmaker Volkswagen’s dropped plans to build a brand new factory in Turkey could lead to an extension of the number of models produced at the VW plant in Bratislava.The Slovak arm of the German carmaker, Volkswagen Slovakia, has not confirmed the information.If confirmed, analyst Jesný sees this as positive news because the plant in Bratislava would produce middle-class models on a slightly different platform than it has produced so far.

India grows in stature as an R&D hub for German companies

Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel, together with a German delegation, visited Continental’s Manesar facility on November 2, 2019. India and Germany have had historic ties and in fact, trade between the two countries spans over 500 years and remains a basis for strong economic and business ties. If one goes just by numbers, Germany continues to… Continue reading India grows in stature as an R&D hub for German companies

@VW Group: Electrified and energised: || world premiere of the new Tiguan

A new steering wheel generation featuring touch controls is also among the highlights of the new Tiguan. Volkswagen has also digitalised the climate control functions by means of touch sliders and touch buttons. And last, but by no means least, the Tiguan’s new IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights guide drivers through the night with enhanced… Continue reading @VW Group: Electrified and energised: || world premiere of the new Tiguan

@VW Group: Porsche invests in “serva transport systems”

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche invests in “serva transport systems”

Porsche Reports Second Quarter U.S. Retail Deliveries

“May and June witnessed a rebound of customer demand from April, and record Certified Pre-Owned sales in June are another indicator of sustained passion for Porsche,” said Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO of PCNA. “Our dealer partners have gone above and beyond and displayed a high level of agility to ensure customers’ safety and mobility… Continue reading Porsche Reports Second Quarter U.S. Retail Deliveries