Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for EVs in central Germany with its new Porsche Turbo Charging park. Porsche claims that the 7 MW facility, which is supplied entirely by renewable energy sources, is Europe’s most powerful rapid charging park. The facility includes four 22 kW AC charging points, twelve publicly-available CCS2 350 kW… Continue reading Porsche opens 7 MW rapid charging park in Germany
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SEAT working with Eyesight Technologies, Gauzy to improve road safety
Taking forward AI to combat driver fatigue and improve road safety, SEAT’s Xplora team, in collaboration with Eyesight Technologies, is developing advanced technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep or distracted. SEAT is also working alongside Gauzy, which is developing an active glazing technology that adapts to the… Continue reading SEAT working with Eyesight Technologies, Gauzy to improve road safety
Press release 07 / 2020- vehicle registrations in February 2020
Date 04/03/2020 Flensburg, March 4, 2020. In February, 239,943 Passenger cars (Passenger car) newly registered, -10.8 percent less than in the same month last year. Both commercial (66.8% / – 7.8%) and private New registrations (33.1% / – 16.1%) declined. With the exception of Porsche (+19.1%), the declining number of registrations in February extended to… Continue reading Press release 07 / 2020- vehicle registrations in February 2020
@VW Group: Volkswagen presents Green Finance Framework
With the Green Finance Framework (GFF), the Volkswagen Group today presented further guidelines for sustainable financial instruments. In future, it will therefore be possible for investors to invest in a targeted fashion in sustainability projects of the Volkswagen Group such as e-mobility. A new corporate body, the Green Finance Committee, will select appropriate projects and… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen presents Green Finance Framework
@VW Group: ŠKODA SUPERB SCOUT: a multifunctional lifestyle estate for any terrain
Since mid-2019, ŠKODA has been offering the third generation of its flagship as a rugged SCOUT version – the first SUPERB to be given this treatment. The manufacturer thus continues its tradition of offering SCOUT models, such as the OCTAVIA SCOUT, KODIAQ SCOUT and KAROQ SCOUT. The SUPERB SCOUT, available exclusively as an estate, focuses… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA SUPERB SCOUT: a multifunctional lifestyle estate for any terrain
@VW Group: “Porsche Destination Charging”: More than 1,000 charging points in operation
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: “Porsche Destination Charging”: More than 1,000 charging points in operation
Gumpert Aiways reveals production-version of methanol-fuelled Nathalie
Chinese firm Gumpert Aiways, led by renowned ex-Audi engineer Roland Gumpert and backed by Chinese EV start-up Aiways, has revealed the production version of its long-awaited Nathalie methanol fuel-cell sports EV. The first models to be sold will be in €407,000 (£353,520/Rs 3 crore) First Edition guise, which has a bespoke paint scheme, and deliveries are due… Continue reading Gumpert Aiways reveals production-version of methanol-fuelled Nathalie
British Gas and VW unveil three-year electric vehicle deal
Volkswagen (VW) Engineers to install fastest home car-charger available in exclusive one-stop package Volkswagen’s deal with British Gas could make it easier for motorists to switch to an electric vehicle. Photograph: Uwe Meinhold/EPA British Gas has teamed up with Volkswagen to accelerate the rollout of its electric vehicles (EV) across UK roads by helping drivers… Continue reading British Gas and VW unveil three-year electric vehicle deal
@VW Group: SEAT and CUPRA make their electric offensive a reality
SEAT is making its roadmap for electrification announced last year a reality. After presenting the new generation SEAT and CUPRA Leon, which have plug-in hybrid versions, the company has presented the production version of the CUPRA Formentor in a web video conference, which was meant to be showcased at Geneva Motorshow. Formentor is the first vehicle… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT and CUPRA make their electric offensive a reality
@VW Group: Covers come off the CUPRA Formentor
Formentor is the first model exclusively developed for CUPRA, becoming the most emotional model in the brand’s range CUPRA Formentor combines a striking design, high performance powertrains and great levels of practicality in a CUV body type The sophistication and sportiness offered in the Formentor set new standards for a CUPRA model The CUPRA Formentor… Continue reading @VW Group: Covers come off the CUPRA Formentor