By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 3 images ) BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group on Wednesday launched its first electric vehicle-focused platform to enable automakers to more efficiently roll out models for different purposes or markets. As the global auto industry pursues electric and intelligent vehicles, the likes of Volkswagen… Continue reading Geely launches electric vehicle manufacturing platform
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BorgWarner Provides Compact Turbocharger to Equip Volkswagen Nivus
SÃO PAULO, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner has expanded the supply of its compact B01 turbocharger by equipping the newly launched Volkswagen Nivus crossover. With an EA211 1.0-liter 200 TSI engine, the vehicle features first-of-its-kind turbo technology for the Brazilian market, offering a desired combination of better performance, improved energy efficiency and reduced fuel consumption.… Continue reading BorgWarner Provides Compact Turbocharger to Equip Volkswagen Nivus
SEAT names Wayne Griffiths as its new president
As SEAT’s new president, Wayne Griffiths will lead the company and its two brands from October 1. The SEAT Board of Directors chaired by Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess has appointed Wayne Griffiths as the new President of the SEAT company, effective October 1. Griffiths will also continue as CEO and President of… Continue reading SEAT names Wayne Griffiths as its new president
VW’s Traton Group strikes a deal with TuSimple to develop autonomous trucks
The Traton Group, Volkswagen AG’s heavy-truck business, has taken a minority stake in TuSimple as part of an agreement between the two companies to develop self-driving trucks. Neither company disclosed the financial terms of the partnership or the percentage of the minority stake. Traton did make a direct capital investment into TuSimple, according to one… Continue reading VW’s Traton Group strikes a deal with TuSimple to develop autonomous trucks
The TRATON GROUP and TuSimple Agreed on Global Partnership for Autonomous Trucks
“The global partnership with TuSimple is another step towards becoming a Global Champion. Innovative future technologies that provide additional value to our customers represent a key part of our strategy,” said Matthias Gründler, Chief Executive Officer at TRATON GROUP. The first test vehicles underway are aiming for Level 4 (high automation). TuSimple has already been… Continue reading The TRATON GROUP and TuSimple Agreed on Global Partnership for Autonomous Trucks
@VW Group: NEWSROOM: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing
Sep 22, 2020 Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and production lines, but in one critical area they share a common goal: working to equip diverse suppliers to help build the future of electric mobility and autonomous cars. The Automotive Industry Group (AIG)—a coalition of industry competitors including Volkswagen Group of America—works… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing
Aurora Labs Raises $23M in Series B Funding
Aurora Labs, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based provider of self-healing software for connected cars, secured $23m in Series B funding. The round was led by LG Technology Ventures, the investment arm of the LG Group, and Marius Nacht, co-founder of Check Point Software Technologies. Porsche SE, majority owner of the VW group which includes Volkswagen, Audi,… Continue reading Aurora Labs Raises $23M in Series B Funding
German Manager Magazin: Tesla Battery Day: Elon Musk slows down battery euphoria000153
Tesla-Boss Elon Musk (49) tried to curb the self-generated hype about the “Battery Day” he staged. The event, which was already announced for Tuesday in 2019, had aroused great expectations. Tesla’s share price had also risen against the market at the beginning of the week, the company is now around four and a half times… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla Battery Day: Elon Musk slows down battery euphoria000153
@VW Group: Electrify America and Volkswagen of America announce agreement providing unlimited charging plan for owners of the all-new 2021 ID.4 electric SUV
Sep 21, 2020 2021 VW ID.4 customers will receive three years of unlimited charging¹ on Electrify America’s nationwide network of ultra-fast chargers at no additional cost to the vehicle’s purchase price Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced an agreement with Electrify America today to provide owners of the all-new 2021 VW ID.4 electric SUV… Continue reading @VW Group: Electrify America and Volkswagen of America announce agreement providing unlimited charging plan for owners of the all-new 2021 ID.4 electric SUV
China’s Didi, BYD to launch co-designed ride-hailing EV this year
China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing and electric vehicle maker BYD plan to launch this year a test batch of a vehicle they have designed for ride-hailing services, people familiar with the matter said. BYD received approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to sell an electric sedan model called D1 last month, according to government… Continue reading China’s Didi, BYD to launch co-designed ride-hailing EV this year