Sep 16, 2020 Chances are you might have at least two lithium-ion batteries on your body right now – one on your wrist, and one in the phone in your pocket. You may have multiple more if you’re holding a car key fob or have a pacemaker or any other electronic device. But do you… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: Why battery power will drive the future of transportation
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@VW Group: Save the date: ID.4 global reveal
Sep 16, 2020 Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil the all-new electric ID.4 SUV virtually on September 23, 2020 at 11am EDT at YouTube.com/VW. About VolkswagenFounded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America and a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, with headquarters in Herndon, Virginia.… Continue reading @VW Group: Save the date: ID.4 global reveal
@VW Group: Volkswagen successfully places first green bonds with a volume of € 2 billion
Today, the Volkswagen Group successfully placed its first green bonds with a volume of € 2 billion in the market. The benchmark bonds, which are denominated in euros, have terms of 8 and 12 years and coupons of 0.875% and 1.250% respectively. Investors showed considerable interest, including both international and specialized green bond investors. This… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen successfully places first green bonds with a volume of € 2 billion
@VW Group: Bugatti in the modern era – 15th anniversary of the atelier in Molsheim
Planning started in 1998 The plan to revive the brand at the site in Molsheim originated in 1998. Volkswagen had purchased the name rights to the Bugatti brand in April under its then Chairman Ferdinand K. Piëch, and the first discussions between him and the Henn architectural office started soon afterwards. Under the name “Molsheim… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti in the modern era – 15th anniversary of the atelier in Molsheim
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO introduces plasma-coated cylinder blocks
Christian Bleiel, Head of Component Production at ŠKODA AUTO, highlighted, “The technically highly innovative plasma coating makes our EA211 TSI EVO engines even more efficient. It reduces friction losses and thus also fuel consumption. What’s more, this type of coating also allows heat to be more evenly distributed within the cylinders and helps it to… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO introduces plasma-coated cylinder blocks
@VW Group: White paper – Urban Mobility in a Post-Covid-19 World
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 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… Continue reading @VW Group: White paper – Urban Mobility in a Post-Covid-19 World
@VW Group: High-power charging trucks become mobile power sources
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 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… Continue reading @VW Group: High-power charging trucks become mobile power sources
Volkswagen plans to take stake in Sixt: Manager Magazin
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a car parked on a street in Paris, France, July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann BERLIN (Reuters) – German car maker Volkswagen plans to take a stake in Sixt SIXG.DE, a rental firm that has branched out into mobility… Continue reading Volkswagen plans to take stake in Sixt: Manager Magazin
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: A difficult start into the electric age: The Mercedes ECQ in the Handelsblatt Autotest000321
Mercedes EQC The SUV should be the prelude to the EQ series. (Photo: Daimler [M]) Düsseldorf If you don’t know, Daimler’s first electric vehicle would be a conventional model from the Mercedes SUV series. Where others develop their electric models from scratch, the EQC shares its platform with the GLC combustion model. Where others rely… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: A difficult start into the electric age: The Mercedes ECQ in the Handelsblatt Autotest000321
Europa Press: Luca de Meo ‘fishes’ now at Citroën and hires Arnaud Belloni for the Marketing and Sales area000371
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (FRANCE), Sep 15 (EUROPA PRESS) – The French automotive group Renault has hired Arnaud Belloni, who has served as Citroën’s Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Communication and Sport since 2015, as a new member of the company’s Sales and Marketing team. As reported by Renault in a statement, Belloni will join the diamond… Continue reading Europa Press: Luca de Meo ‘fishes’ now at Citroën and hires Arnaud Belloni for the Marketing and Sales area000371