Inside the industry: Porsche turned electric dreams into reality

In hindsight, the clues were there two years ago, when talk among friends invetably turned to EVs. I was mounting a defense of the usual complaints (short range, too complex, frail charging infrastructure, not even that green anyway) when someone shuffled forward: “Actually, I’ve just put down a deposit on the Porsche Taycan.” It was… Continue reading Inside the industry: Porsche turned electric dreams into reality

German Handelsblatt: Autoindustrie: “Catena-X”: VW joins German Auto-Cloud001936

Data center “Catena-X” is intended to enable a standardized exchange of data across the supply chains. (Photo: dpa) Munich The endeavors of the German auto industry to build up its own cloud are becoming more and more concrete. After BMW, SAP and Daimler, Volkswagen also announced on Monday that it would join the “Catena-X” project.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autoindustrie: “Catena-X”: VW joins German Auto-Cloud001936

How the luxury automobile breaks its taboo of the 100% electric car

Posted Apr 26, 2021, 7:15 Updated Apr 26, 2021, 7:32 Ferrari gave in. Having long resisted the sirens of lithium-ion, the Maranello firm has ended up announcing that it would unveil a 100% electric racing car … in 2025. The president of the prancing horse, John Elkann, confirmed this at the company’s general meeting last… Continue reading How the luxury automobile breaks its taboo of the 100% electric car

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Porsche wants to build battery cell factory in Tübingen001932

Electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S Volkswagen wants to build a total of six battery cell factories in Europe by 2030 to cover the need for batteries (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Stuttgart The Volkswagen Group is making rapid progress with its planned network of six European battery cell factories. The sports car subsidiary Porsche wants to build… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Porsche wants to build battery cell factory in Tübingen001932

@VW Group: Bernd Osterloh appointed as TRATON SE’s new Executive Board member with responsibility for human resources002910

TRATON SE has filled the position of Executive Board member with responsibility for human resources, which has been vacant since last year. Bernd Osterloh, the current Chairman of Volkswagen AG’s General and Group Works Councils, will take up the position from May 1, 2021. TRATON SE’s Supervisory Board passed a corresponding resolution earlier today. “TRATON… Continue reading @VW Group: Bernd Osterloh appointed as TRATON SE’s new Executive Board member with responsibility for human resources002910

@VW Group: Bugatti builds Middle East presence with the debut of the ‘Les Legendes du Ciel’ in Saudi Arabia002911

Geographically located in the center of the Persian Gulf, the country of Saudi Arabia thrives on luxury like its neighboring states, making the Bugatti marque synonymous with the Middle East. Now Bugatti connoisseurs in the region have greater access to the French luxury marque, following the introduction of the limited Chiron Sport1 ‘Les Legendes du… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti builds Middle East presence with the debut of the ‘Les Legendes du Ciel’ in Saudi Arabia002911

@VW Group: Earth Day: Bugatti Committed to a More Sustainable Future002910

Climate change and, as a consequence, awareness of environmental protection are issues that unite people all over the world. Whether individuals or companies, everyone should monitor their carbon footprint and reduce it as much as possible. Today being Earth Day gives us all the occasion to think about our responsibilities regarding preserving our planet. Sustainability… Continue reading @VW Group: Earth Day: Bugatti Committed to a More Sustainable Future002910

@VW Group: Audi Brussels completes manufacture of the 100,000th Audi e-tron002910

Since 2018, Audi Brussels has been manufacturing the Audi e-tron, the first full-electrical model from the brand with the four rings. Today, the 100,000th Audi e-tron left the site’s finishing line. The anniversary car is a Daytona grey Audi e-tron Sportback 55 S line Quattro, scheduled for delivery to a Belgian customer soon. The new… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Brussels completes manufacture of the 100,000th Audi e-tron002910