Tag: VW

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: 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

VW to make EV batteries with China’s Guoxuan in Germany

FRANKFURT — Volkswagen will manufacture batteries for electric vehicles in Germany with a leading Chinese manufacturer, starting in 2025. The German auto group will build its second EV battery plant in Salzgitter in a joint effort with Guoxuan High-tech to produce low-cost batteries for economy EVs, the company said in a statement on last Tuesday.… Continue reading VW to make EV batteries with China’s Guoxuan in Germany

EV growth propels Denso to close value gap with Honda and Ford

NAGOYA — Is a car worth more than the sum of its parts? This is a question posed by Japanese automotive supplier Denso’s near dead heat in market capitalization with Honda Motor and Ford Motor. Denso’s market cap stood at 5.78 trillion yen ($52.59 billion) as of Thursday, roughly 70% higher than a year earlier. Honda’s… Continue reading EV growth propels Denso to close value gap with Honda and Ford

SEE | These performance cars from other automakers also carry the ‘GT-R’ insignia | Wheels – News24

1995 McLaren F1 GTR at Le Mans. McLaren Media • BMW and Mercedes-Benz are some of the German automakers that have performance models with GTR in its name. • The first GT-R model from Nissan was launched in 1969. • Performance models with those three letters in its name generally meant it was fast. •… Continue reading SEE | These performance cars from other automakers also carry the ‘GT-R’ insignia | Wheels – News24

German Handelsblatt: Bilanzcheck: “Our lead should be two to three years”: How Volkswagen is tackling the next upheaval002475

Düsseldorf Herbert Diess certifies a bright future for the automotive industry. Because the electric drive makes vehicles cleaner and safer thanks to autonomous driving, interest in one’s own car is likely to increase significantly in the foreseeable future. “I am very optimistic about the future auto business,” said the Volkswagen CEO to the Handelsblatt. But… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Bilanzcheck: “Our lead should be two to three years”: How Volkswagen is tackling the next upheaval002475

New 2021 Audi RS3 arrives with 394bhp and drift mode

Audi has ushered in a raft of design, technology and powertrain upgrades for the new, third-generation version of its hardcore RS3 mega-hatch.  Revealed in hatchback and saloon forms, the RS3 will go on sale in August, priced from £50,900 and £51,900, respectively, with the first customer deliveries due towards the end of the year. Powertrain… Continue reading New 2021 Audi RS3 arrives with 394bhp and drift mode