Tag: VW

Volkswagen gets off to a flying start in the first quarter and raises estimates despite chips

The key points 3 ‘of reading The group Volkswagen it returned in the first quarter of 2021 to a level of results close to that of the pre-pandemic, despite the persistence of the health crisis and the “slight effects” of the shortage of electronic chips, which should be “more significant” in the second quarter. The… Continue reading Volkswagen gets off to a flying start in the first quarter and raises estimates despite chips

German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Stellantis no longer wants to buy CO2 emissions certificates from Elon Musk000792

Tesla Earns a lot of money with competitors buying carbon credits from the US company. In the first quarter alone, the company took in $ 518 million. This lucrative source of money threatens to dry up faster the more other carmakers switch their production from cars with internal combustion engines to low-CO2 vehicles or fully… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Stellantis no longer wants to buy CO2 emissions certificates from Elon Musk000792

@VW Group: Strong first quarter for Volkswagen Group003014

The positive business development of the Volkswagen Group in the second half of 2020 continued in the first quarter of this year. This resulted in strong financial performance with significant improvements over the weaker prior-year period that was impacted by the pandemic. Some key figures even came in above pre-crisis levels from the first quarter… Continue reading @VW Group: Strong first quarter for Volkswagen Group003014

@VW Group: Press shop expansion: Volkswagen reduces the number of truck journeys to Zwickau e-location by 9,000003006

Volkswagen officially inaugurated the press shop expansion in its electric car plant in Zwickau. As of now, the complete outer skin for the six electric models produced in Zwickau will be pressed on site. The €74 million investment will enable further gains to be made in reducing the carbon footprint of the ID.3 and ID.4.… Continue reading @VW Group: Press shop expansion: Volkswagen reduces the number of truck journeys to Zwickau e-location by 9,000003006

@VW Group: Audi to become first car manufacturer to launch second-generation prelube oils003005

Audi production processes are set to become even more sustainable in the future: With the start of production of the Audi Q6 e-tron, Audi is introducing the second-generation steel coil lubrication Prelube II. This new product will help to significantly reduce the amount of lubricant required for protecting against corrosion and machining the metal sheets… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi to become first car manufacturer to launch second-generation prelube oils003005

Lucid Motors taps Waymo, Intel veterans ahead of public listing

Lucid Motors is beefing up its executive and technical leadership team, hiring people from Waymo, Intel and Xperi as it prepares to become a publicly listed company. The automaker said Wednesday that Sherry House, who formerly worked at Waymo, will be its new chief financial officer. House was at Waymo for four years, most recently… Continue reading Lucid Motors taps Waymo, Intel veterans ahead of public listing

Indonesia and Thailand bet big on vehicle electrification

There are growing indications that the ASEAN could be seeing growth in electric mobility in the near future. According to an LMC Automotive report, there have recent developments in vehicle electrification in South East Asia, especially in the region’s two key markets of Indonesia and Thailand. Indonesia, which has one of the world’s richest reserves… Continue reading Indonesia and Thailand bet big on vehicle electrification

Argo’s new lidar sensor could help Ford, VW deploy self-driving vehicles at scale

Four years ago, Argo AI made its first acquisition as a young, newly backed self-driving vehicle startup. Now, Argo says its acquisition of lidar company Princeton Lightwave is paying off and is poised to help it deliver autonomous vehicles that can operate commercially on highways and in dense urban areas starting next year. Argo AI… Continue reading Argo’s new lidar sensor could help Ford, VW deploy self-driving vehicles at scale

@VW Group: Designing the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos002991

May 4, 2021 Interior designers chose an upscale approach for the brand’s entry SUV “Two-layer” interior treatment gives the cockpit a wide, dynamic look Standard two-tone seats lend a modern feel Herndon, VA — To help the 2022 Taos succeed in the booming compact SUV market, Volkswagen’s design team strategically developed the interior to appeal… Continue reading @VW Group: Designing the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos002991