REUTERS Electric car production at Volkswagen According to a study, ten car manufacturers face EU fines totaling 3.3 billion euros next year for high CO2 levels. Short-term measures such as discounts for their electrified or particularly economical cars could hardly compensate for this, explained the industry experts at the management consultancy Deloitte in Munich. The… Continue reading Study expects billions of dollars in CO2 penalties for car manufacturers: “Electric cars will continue to be a subsidy business for years to come”
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How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower
Although generally agreed to be the most famous Bentley of all, the 4.5-litre Blower was a model the company’s famous founder couldn’t abide. WO Bentley’s theory was that to make the car go faster you gave it a bigger engine – a theory proved by the fact that the 6.5-litre Speed Six did much better… Continue reading How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower
Northvolt launches recycling program targeting 50 percent recycled material in new cells
Northvolt’s recycling program – Revolt – will establish its first pilot recycling plant in Västerås, Sweden, in 2020 A full-scale recycling plant at Northvolt Ett gigafactory in northern Sweden will be established by 2022 As recycling capacity ramps up, Northvolt is targeting 50% recycled material in new cells by 2030 Stockholm, 12/13/2019. Northvolt is making… Continue reading Northvolt launches recycling program targeting 50 percent recycled material in new cells
Northvolt completes equity capital raise to enable Europe’s first homegrown gigafactories for lithium-ion batteries
Volkswagen Group and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division lead a $1 billion equity capital raise in Northvolt alongside BMW Group, AMF, Folksam Group and IMAS Foundation. With the European Investment Bank and additional lenders set to provide debt financing as a part of the total funding, the establishment of the initial 16 GWh of lithium-ion… Continue reading Northvolt completes equity capital raise to enable Europe’s first homegrown gigafactories for lithium-ion batteries
Mulliner expansion continues with horse-themed Bentley Continental GT
Bentley has revealed the first model in its Mulliner Collections line-up as the Crewe company seeks to grow its Mulliner coachbuilding arm. The Continental GT Convertible Equestrian Edition is a horse racing-themed special edition, commissioned by dealership Bentley Bristol. It was inspired by “the most exhilarating and prestigious event of the horse racing calendar,” the Cheltenham Festival,… Continue reading Mulliner expansion continues with horse-themed Bentley Continental GT
@VW Group: UFC Champion Israel Adesanya using Porsche Passport in lead-up to title defense
03/06/2020 Subscription service gives the car enthusiast his choice of Porsche models during Las Vegas stay. How does one of the biggest stars of mixed martial arts prepare to defend his title? For Israel Adesanya, a week behind the wheel of a variety of Porsche sports cars is part of the plan. In the lead-up… Continue reading @VW Group: UFC Champion Israel Adesanya using Porsche Passport in lead-up to title defense
@VW Group: Generational change: Start of production of the new Audi A3 Sportback in Ingolstadt
The Audi A3 is a successful model: Today, Plant Manager Achim Heinfling unveiled the new, eagerly awaited fourth A3 generation in front of employees in the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt on the occasion of the world premiere of the new premium compact. Since its market launch in 1996, Audi has delivered more than five million… Continue reading @VW Group: Generational change: Start of production of the new Audi A3 Sportback in Ingolstadt
Volkswagen ID 4, here is the compact electric SUV with 500 km of autonomy
BEV Volkswagen presents the new ID.4, a zero emission SUV with compact dimensions built on the modular Meb platform by Simonluca Pini March 6, 2020 2 ‘of reading Volkswagen ID.4 was to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2020, canceled due to the Coronavirus. This is the second model made on the electric modular… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 4, here is the compact electric SUV with 500 km of autonomy
Porsche opens 7 MW rapid charging park in Germany
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
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