Volkswagen saves on staff Vehicle production at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg: Jobs are also to be cut in production. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Volkswagen produces too expensive; the fixed costs are far too high compared to the competition. The Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer has to regularly listen to this accusation on the stock exchange and by investors. VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Volkswagen depresses fixed costs: Up to 5000 jobs are to be cut 001546
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Canoo electric pickup, “electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 range and charging: The Week in Reverse
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Auto industry urges emissions deal weaker than Obama’s
Washington – A coalition of automakers has told the Biden administration it would agree to raise mileage standards to reduce tailpipe emissions but with tradeoffs and at rates lower than those brokered by California with five other car manufacturers. If agreed to, the proposal could give President Joe Biden a quick win by securing cuts… Continue reading Auto industry urges emissions deal weaker than Obama’s
@VW Group: SEAT S.A. saves 7.2 million euros thanks to the ideas put forward by its employees in 2020002601
The “SEAT Ideas” programme invites all employees to propose solutions to improve process efficiency and received more than 3,000 proposals in 2020 Go to Source
@VW Group: Digital sales: Audi significantly improves its customer experience002602
A personalized website, improved myAudi app features and additional consulting options: AUGI AG is making significant progress in the digitization of its sales. Audi wants to enable interested parties and customers to have a seamless, emotional, and simple brand experience – both online and offline, and across all points of contact. “Up-close, emotional brand experiences.… Continue reading @VW Group: Digital sales: Audi significantly improves its customer experience002602
LG Energy Solution to Accelerate Its Investments in Cylindrical Batteries
LG Energy Solution is looking to accelerate its investments in cylindrical batteries after it has already done so with its pouch-type batteries that are the company’s main type of battery. It has been confirmed that the company plans to increase the cylindrical battery production capacity of its Ochang plant by 25% by the end of… Continue reading LG Energy Solution to Accelerate Its Investments in Cylindrical Batteries
@VW Group: All-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV prepares for cross-country drive002589
Mar 11, 2021 Nearly 6,000-mile trip begins in NYC on Saturday, March 13 VW ID.4 Pro S and 1st Edition models boast an EPA-estimated range of 250 miles on a single charge All-electric compact SUV deliveries begin this month Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America is embarking on a drive across the U.S. this weekend… Continue reading @VW Group: All-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV prepares for cross-country drive002589
@VW Group: Porsche strengthens Sustainability Council002591
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2021 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 Vehicles… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche strengthens Sustainability Council002591
VW-backed EV charging firm Ionity to sell minority stake: sources
By Arno Schuetze, Christoph Steitz 3 Min Read FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Electric vehicle charging group Ionity, whose owners include Volkswagen and Daimler, is looking to sell a minority stake to rake in 400 million-500 million euros ($479 million-597 million), three people familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: An Ionity electric vehicle charging station is… Continue reading VW-backed EV charging firm Ionity to sell minority stake: sources
GM aims to make its electric vehicles go farther and cost less with new battery partnership
General Motors announced a new joint venture with SolidEnergy Systems, a spinoff of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that is focused on improving the energy density in lithium-ion batteries. The two companies plan on building a test facility in Woburn, Massachusetts, for a high-capacity preproduction battery by 2023. The partnership was announced Thursday by GM… Continue reading GM aims to make its electric vehicles go farther and cost less with new battery partnership