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@VW Group: Project Dakar: Q Motorsport becomes Audi factory team
Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 11, 2020 – Audi will compete in the Dakar Rally for the first time with an innovative prototype in 2022. The race in the world’s toughest cross-country rally will be carried out in cooperation with the newly-founded Q Motorsport GmbH based in Trebur (Germany). “By cooperating with Q Motorsport, we… Continue reading @VW Group: Project Dakar: Q Motorsport becomes Audi factory team
Toyota Making Electric Car With “Game-Changing” Solid State Battery
Solid State Japanese carmaker Toyota is set to unveil what the media is calling a “game-changing” solid state battery as soon as next year, Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei reports. Such tech could allow electric cars of the future to drive over 300 miles on one charge and completely recharge in just ten minutes. Toyota, currently… Continue reading Toyota Making Electric Car With “Game-Changing” Solid State Battery
World NM: A wild feud between VW and one of its suppliers led to a ‘spy hunt’, an apparent suicide, and now a $500 million lawsuit000603
Volkswagen’s legal department has been fighting one fire after another: For years, lawyers at the global corporation have been fighting waves of lawsuits from customers and investors as a result of the Dieselgate scandal. Lear and Adient are “Tier 1” suppliers, the largest in their industry, whereas Prevent was a “Tier 2” supplier in the… Continue reading World NM: A wild feud between VW and one of its suppliers led to a ‘spy hunt’, an apparent suicide, and now a $500 million lawsuit000603
New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing
The new Lynk&Co Zero, an electric coupé-SUV built on a new dedicated EV architecture set to underpin future Volvo models, has completed its first dynamic testing in China, ahead of going on sale in the country next year. The Volkswagen ID 4 rival will be the first electric model from Geely’s Chinese premium brand, which… Continue reading New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing
Israel’s Innoviz goes public in $1.4 billion SPAC pact
Israel-based Innoviz Technologies, a leading player in high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Collective Growth Corporation in a transaction sponsored by Antara Capital and Perception Capital Partners. The transaction is supported by a $200 million (Rs 1,480 crore) fully committed common stock PIPE led by… Continue reading Israel’s Innoviz goes public in $1.4 billion SPAC pact
Ola appoints Julien Geffard to lead Europe EV operations
New Delhi: (File photo) Ride hailing major Ola on Friday said it has appointed Julien Geffard as the Director of Go-To-Market Strategy for its electric business in Europe as it prepares to launch its range of electric scooters in Europe in the coming months. In this role, Geffard will be responsible for building and growing… Continue reading Ola appoints Julien Geffard to lead Europe EV operations
Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that future models will use new materials created with recycled wasteland and ocean plastic, as part of a new company-wide sustainability drive. The British company has teamed up with Italian fibre and polymer giant Aquaful, with next generation cars set to be offered with floor mats and interior trims using… Continue reading Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste
Winkelmann: combustion engine should live ‘as long as possible’
Guess who’s back? Top Gear spoke to Stephan Winkelmann back in 2016 on the last day of his 11-year tenure as President and CEO of Lamborghini. Now, following Stefano Domenicali’s departure to lead Formula One, Winkelmann has returned to Sant’Agata, juggling his time between Lamborghini and Bugatti as Chairman and CEO of both brands. Which seems like a… Continue reading Winkelmann: combustion engine should live ‘as long as possible’
@VW Group: NEWSROOM: Understanding the what, where and why of electric vehicle charging
Dec 10, 2020 The What It can seem daunting to wrap your head around some of the variables involved in electric vehicle charging. Understanding it requires some new thinking about how your vehicle gets energy – namely, how much any given charger can deliver, and how much your vehicle can take. All Volkswagen ID.4 models… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: Understanding the what, where and why of electric vehicle charging