Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the management board of Daimler, says his company is struggling to meet tightened European emissions standards The chief executive of Daimler said Monday at the Detroit auto show that his company cannot currently guarantee it can meet tougher European CO2 emissions standards taking effect in several years. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of… Continue reading Daimler struggling with European emissions standards
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VW subsidiary Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings
Electrify America has announced it will install more than 2,800 workplace and residential charging stations by June 2019 in 17 of the biggest US metropolitan areas, part of a $2-billion investment in EV infrastructure and education in the US over the next 10 years. Electrify America is the Volkswagen subsidiary established to fulfill Volkswagen’s commitments… Continue reading VW subsidiary Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings
Audi aims to compete with Tesla Energy through a new ‘Smart Energy Network’
Ever since Tesla launched its own ‘Tesla Energy’ division to address the energy storage and generation side of the electric vehicle revolution, several automakers have launched similar programs. Audi becomes the latest with its ‘Smart Energy Network’. Home Solar Power The program is currently being tested in a pilot project in households located in the… Continue reading Audi aims to compete with Tesla Energy through a new ‘Smart Energy Network’
SEAT accelerates its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria
SEAT President Luca de Meo, SEAT Vice-President for Purchasing Klaus Ziegler, and Mourad Oulmi, the CEO of SOVAC and SOVAC Production, SEAT’s importer and the assembly partner of the Volkswagen Group in Algeria, met with Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and Industry Minister Youcef Yousfi to discuss the future of the automotive industry in Algeria… Continue reading SEAT accelerates its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria
Volkswagen launches pre-series stage of next Golf
Together with its suppliers, the Volkswagen brand is making intensive preparations for the next Golf generation1.At the “Golf 8 Supplier Summit” held at the Volkswagen Arena, the Board Member for Procurement Ralf Brandstätter and Karlheinz Hell, Head of the Compact series group, underscored the importance of the new generation for the brand and for the… Continue reading Volkswagen launches pre-series stage of next Golf
Audi saved more than 140 million euros in 2017 thanks to the ideas of its employees
Published 1/19/2018 11:45:41 CET INGOLSTADT (GERMANY), 19 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The German automotive company Audi recorded savings of almost 142 million euros during the past year, thanks to the ideas of savings and improvement presented by the company’s employees, through the initiative Audi Ideas Program. Of this total savings, 108.6 million euros were obtained… Continue reading Audi saved more than 140 million euros in 2017 thanks to the ideas of its employees
Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed
Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro, Wallbox with control panel, electric charging Stationary home battery as energy buffer for electric car and grid management Unique: interaction with the power grid Automobile, home and power supply combined to form an intelligent energy network: In a pilot project the Audi Smart Energy Network for the first time… Continue reading Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed
Daimler, Bosch hit by walkouts in sector-wide labour dispute
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Some 44,000 German workers at companies including Mercedes maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and automotive supplier Bosch [ROBG.UL] took part in industrial action on Thursday as powerful labor union IG Metall and employers held regional wage talks. Citing robust German economic growth and record low joblessness, IG Metall union is demanding 6 percent more… Continue reading Daimler, Bosch hit by walkouts in sector-wide labour dispute
New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda
Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda: Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Volkswagen is taking the next step to develop the African sub-continent: as planned, the brand has founded “Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda”, a company… Continue reading New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda
Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda
Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Brand 18 January 2018 Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Available assets LargeJPG (2.11 MB) Download for registered… Continue reading Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda