Lightweight wings or spoilers at the rear of supercars that help generate downforce to keep them grounded at straight-line speeds and high-speed corners, here’s how biggies like Ferrari do it. How to ensure that a land object moving at great speed remains on land and not take off? Put some weight on it. But you… Continue reading Top 5 wings & spoilers on supercars: Keeping Ferraris, Lamborghinis from taking off – The Financial Express
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The Manual Gearbox Isn’t As Dead As You Might Think – CarBuzz
Porsche remains highly committed to keeping the manual transmission alive, especially in the US market. “Traditionally, the interest of US-based Porsche customers in manual transmissions has been healthy,” said Frank Wiesmann, Manager of Product Communications for Porsche Cars North America. All 2020 model year and later Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S models (Coupe, Cabriolet,… Continue reading The Manual Gearbox Isn’t As Dead As You Might Think – CarBuzz
Concept car goes beyond function of any car before – Women on Wheels
“Dock+Go” was built by Peter Kägi and his company 4erC. The concept draws its charm from easy-to-dock single-axle “backpacks on wheels.” These so-called “packs” carry out their assigned tasks depending on the current need. But the best thing is: they cleverly solve the much-debated operating range problem that electric vehicles suffer from. Neither unnecessary space… Continue reading Concept car goes beyond function of any car before – Women on Wheels
German Handelsblatt: Legal dispute between battery producers: Volkswagen wants a longer grace period in the US dispute between two battery manufacturers001291
Volkswagen SKI had won an order from Volkswagen to supply e-car batteries in the USA in 2018 from bigger rival LG Chem. (Photo: dpa) Washington In the legal dispute between two South Korean battery manufacturers in the United States, Volkswagen is asking the authorities for a concession to secure electric car production. On Friday, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Legal dispute between battery producers: Volkswagen wants a longer grace period in the US dispute between two battery manufacturers001291
Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
NEW DELHI: Taking a cue from its Swedish colleagues at Volvo and the pragmatic views of automotive product planners worldwide, General Motors roiled the international automobile industry last week by proclaiming that all its cars will go pure electric by 2035. The pronouncement is likely to apply more pressure on more automakers, both in the… Continue reading Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
@VW Group: Statement from Volkswagen Group of America on recent International Trade Commission Ruling
Feb 12, 2021 Volkswagen’s commitment to the electrification of its fleet and support of the Paris Climate Agreement requires a steady supply of U.S. sourced batteries. We have invested $800 million to build the ID.4 in Chattanooga and are hiring hundreds of employees to build this state-of-the-art vehicle. Volkswagen has become an unintended victim in… Continue reading @VW Group: Statement from Volkswagen Group of America on recent International Trade Commission Ruling
VW ‘unintended victim’ in battery supplier dispute, seeks four-year reprieve
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on car in a showroom of a Volkswagen car dealer in Brussels, Belgium July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG late Friday called itself an “unintended victim” in a battle between two battery suppliers and urged… Continue reading VW ‘unintended victim’ in battery supplier dispute, seeks four-year reprieve
Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021
As the world enters 2021 with a cautious optimism, its global markets are still feeling many of the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic that have yet to be eradicated. Many people have pivoted toward remote work. This has increased smartphone and laptop demand, leading to shortages of essential components like semiconductors. One industry that is… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021
@VW Group: Porsche SE: Group result after tax for the fiscal year 2020 expected to reach approximately 2.6 billion euro based on current knowledge
Stuttgart, 12 February 2021. The group result after tax of Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), Stuttgart, for the fiscal year 2020 is expected to reach approximately 2.6 billion euro based on current knowledge. The group result after tax of Porsche SE is influenced significantly by the attributable at equity result from the capital stake in Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche SE: Group result after tax for the fiscal year 2020 expected to reach approximately 2.6 billion euro based on current knowledge
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO and energy services provider ČEZ expand photovoltaic systems at the Mladá Boleslav plant
ŠKODA AUTO CEO, Thomas Schäfer, said: “As a global car manufacturer, we take our responsibility for the climate and the environment very seriously and are implementing long-term measures as part of our GreenFuture strategy. We are pushing ahead with the development of energy-efficient and zero-emission vehicles, for example, and are converting our entire vehicle and… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO and energy services provider ČEZ expand photovoltaic systems at the Mladá Boleslav plant