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
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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
@VW Group: Volkswagen announces end of U.S. Passat production with Limited Edition003508
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@VW Group: Porsche presents three pilot digitalisation projects003508
*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 accordance with the WLTP will, in many cases,… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche presents three pilot digitalisation projects003508
@VW Group: Audi Hungaria for a sustainable future003512
Sustainability is a central theme at Audi Hungaria: Keeping the environmental impact as low as possible and conserving natural resources are essential parts of our corporate philosophy. The company consistently strives for sustainable production in the spirit of the Audi Environmental Programme called “Mission:Zero”. The focus is on the main challenges for Audi Hungaria: decarbonisation,… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Hungaria for a sustainable future003512
Tesla to upgrade Supercharger network to 300 kW of power
Tesla was way ahead of the charging curve with its Supercharger network, and by most accounts, the proprietary network remains the best option for long-distance EV travel. In terms of power levels however, the state of the art has passed Tesla by—new DC fast chargers from Electrify America and others can deliver up to 350… Continue reading Tesla to upgrade Supercharger network to 300 kW of power