Teslas charge faster than Taycan, due to Porsche’s low efficiency

One of the standout features of the Porsche Taycan is its incredible promised 350kW charge rate.  Tesla has updated its Model 3 to have a 250kW charge rate, which is available on Tesla’s V3 superchargers. At first glance, this looks like a loss for Tesla.  But it’s not.  Because of Porsche’s low efficiency, it turns… Continue reading Teslas charge faster than Taycan, due to Porsche’s low efficiency

Audi tests exoskeletons for employees in production for overhead tasks

German luxury carmaker Audi wants to further improve its employees’ ergonomics in its production facilities. For this reason, the company is currently conducting a comparative study of two exoskeletons. These external support structures are designed to help employees when they are performing overhead tasks by protecting their joints and tiring their muscles less quickly. All… Continue reading Audi tests exoskeletons for employees in production for overhead tasks

Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others

Sponsored Links By Joel Stocksdale While the Ford F-150 has been the claimed target for the Tesla Cybertruck, it looks like the government may classify it like even larger and more capable pickups. As first reported by Automotive News, the electric car company sent a letter to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) suggesting that… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others

MINI Expects Only 110 Miles Of EPA Range For Cooper SE

110 miles (177 km) is an estimated range figure from MINI. The MINI Cooper SE (aka MINI Electric) will not be the king of range, that is for sure, as the battery is just 32.6 kWh (28.9 kWh available). The official European WLTP rating of 200-232 km (124-144 miles) gave us some guidelines of what… Continue reading MINI Expects Only 110 Miles Of EPA Range For Cooper SE

Tesla Cybertruck Hides Sideview Cameras In Front Fender Flares

The central rearview mirror was replaced with a display. It seems the same is the case with the side mirrors. The recently unveiled Tesla Cybertruck concept prototype (which is expected to be at least slightly modified before entering production) does not have external side mirrors. That does not surprise us much, as some concepts (even… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck Hides Sideview Cameras In Front Fender Flares

EGEB: Tesla (surprise!) is the most eco-friendly car brand — study

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A fuel economy study finds Tesla averages the most MPGe for midsize cars, large cars, and SUVs. Europe announces its own Green New Deal. US onshore wind capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts — and Texas is the leader. The Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A daily technical, financial, and… Continue reading EGEB: Tesla (surprise!) is the most eco-friendly car brand — study

@VW Group: Volkswagen introduces new remuneration model for 18,000 managers worldwide

Volkswagen is introducing a new remuneration system for managers in the Group from 2020. The new model applies for some 18,000 managers worldwide and is based on the revised system for the Board of Management and top management already in effect. The central goal is to strengthen entrepreneurship. The new model takes return targets into… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen introduces new remuneration model for 18,000 managers worldwide

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group again delivers more vehicles in November

In November, the Volkswagen Group delivered 988,800 vehicles to customers throughout the world, corresponding to a rise of 5.1 percent compared with November 2018. The Group therefore once again grew its market share in all key regions, in some cases considerably. The regions concerned included China, the Group’s largest single market. The Group boosted deliveries… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group again delivers more vehicles in November

@VW Group: 360° Wolfsburg – December 2019

The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Starting on September 1st… Continue reading @VW Group: 360° Wolfsburg – December 2019

@VW Group: Porsche and Lucasfilm present starship design

Porsche and Lucasfilm present starship design 12/13/2019 Designers from Porsche AG and Lucasfilm Ltd. have joined forces to develop a fantasy starship that brings together the design DNA of the two brands. Over a period of two months, the project team worked together at their respective design studios in Weissach and San Francisco to create… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche and Lucasfilm present starship design