FRANKFURT/PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) unveiled on Wednesday an all-electric big rig truck it promises to have in production in 2021, as the German automaker mounts a major challenge to European manufacturers and Tesla Inc (TSLA.O). President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America Roger Nielsen unveils the all-electric eCascadia big rig truck… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck
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Daimler Adds Two Electric Trucks in Race Against Tesla, VW
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Daimler AG’s truck unit unveiled two battery-powered models for the U.S. market, bolstering its bid to fend off Tesla Inc., Volvo AB and Volkswagen AG in the race to electrify big rigs. The German manufacturer’s Freightliner brand revealed the eCascadia, a highway hauler that can go as far as… Continue reading Daimler Adds Two Electric Trucks in Race Against Tesla, VW
Chief lobbyist Steg returns to VW
He was on leave because of the controversial emissions test with monkeys. Now the VW chief lobbyist Thomas Steg resumes his work. VW lobbyist Thomas Steg Wednesday, 06.06.2018 15:59 clock With immediate effect, the VolkswagenGroup back its after disputed exhaust emissions tests with monkeys chief lobbyist Thomas Steg back. Steg resumes his role as head… Continue reading Chief lobbyist Steg returns to VW
European car industry defends emissions standards amid TRUE Initiative media storm
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has panned The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative, describing its claims as ‘misleading’. The TRUE Initiative, involving the International Council on Clean Transportation, FIA Foundation, Global NCAP, Transport & Environment and C40 Cities, claimed that even new diesel cars were failing to meet emissions standards set by the European Union, based… Continue reading European car industry defends emissions standards amid TRUE Initiative media storm
Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Mazda Motor Corp. will continue to develop diesel technologies and won’t rush to embrace electric vehicles, even as tougher emission rules globally spur rivals including Nissan Motor Co. to step up their plans for environmentally friendly cars. The Hiroshima-based carmaker sees diesel as an opportunity rather than a risk,… Continue reading Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel
Volkswagen admits it can’t cope with new emissions tests
Germany’s Volkswagen has warned its main factory in Wolfsburg faces temporary shutdowns later this year, owing to new emissions test standards. It plans “closure days” to prevent a build-up of vehicles that have yet to be approved for sale. From September, more rigorous EU standards apply, designed to replicate real driving conditions more closely. Now… Continue reading Volkswagen admits it can’t cope with new emissions tests
Special investigation into EUGT studies concluded
News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 06 June 2018 Special investigation into EUGT studies concluded The comprehensive special investigation conducted by Volkswagen Group Audit concludes there was no non-compliant conduct nor were any infringements of relevance to labor law committed by Volkswagen …more
Press Releases – Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims
Brussels, 6 June 2018 – Contrary to misleading claims in a new report, the latest Euro 6d diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road under the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test, which came into application in September 2017. Under RDE, a car is driven on public roads over a wide range of… Continue reading Press Releases – Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims
Works meeting in Wolfsburg: Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge
News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 06 June 2018 Works meeting in Wolfsburg: Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge At today’s works meeting held at the main plant in Wolfsburg, Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen brand, and General and Group Works … Continue reading Works meeting in Wolfsburg:
Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge
On the road in California with the Cross Turismo
Malibu is famous for its celebrity residents, and another eye-catching newcomer has now joined the ranks of Hollywood stars: the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo.