Tag: VW

‘Diesel-saving’ technology could make it to market in two years

ACCT stands for ammonia creation and conversion technology. A simple, affordable and apparently foolproof solution to the problem that has led to the current worldwide ‘demonisation’ of diesel engines — emissions of life-limiting NOx — has been discovered by a team of British automotive research specialists at Loughborough University. The system, called ACCT (ammonia creation and conversion technology), has… Continue reading ‘Diesel-saving’ technology could make it to market in two years

ZF Supervisory Board Starts New Term of Office

The three new members appointed to ZF’s Supervisory Board are: Dr. Gisela Lanza, who holds a Professorship for Production System and Quality Management at the Karlsruhe Institute für Technology (KIT); Axel Strotbek, who was Chief Financial Officer at Audi AG until September 2017; Dr. Mohsen Sohi, Chief Executive Officer of Freudenberg SE, the Technology Group.… Continue reading ZF Supervisory Board Starts New Term of Office

Pininfarina will go from designer to automaker with all-EV lineup

Drew Phillips For decades, Pininfarinaa has largely been a design house — it shaped and built cars, but usually under someone else’s name (such as the Ferrari F40). It’s apparently ready to become a full-fledged manufacturer, however, and a thoroughly 21st century one at that. Autocar sources have heard that Pininfarina is launching an all-electric… Continue reading Pininfarina will go from designer to automaker with all-EV lineup

UPDATE 3-Tesla shareholders approve CEO Musk’s $2.6 bln compensation plan

SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc shareholders approved a compensation package potentially worth $2.6 billion for Chief Executive Elon Musk on Wednesday in a test of their confidence in the leader of the electric car company. Elon Musk speaks at a press conference following the first launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at the… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Tesla shareholders approve CEO Musk’s $2.6 bln compensation plan

BMW headquarters raided in emissions cheat software hunt

German authorities have raided BMW’s Munich headquarters and its engine plant in Austria to search for evidence of the use of emissions cheat software. A month after the opening of an investigation into the suspected fraud, around 100 law enforcers have raided two of the manufacturer’s largest locations – 4500 employees at the engine plant… Continue reading BMW headquarters raided in emissions cheat software hunt

Diesel affair: Bosch must disclose correspondence with VW

Bosch The auto parts supplier should disclose documents with which the claimants want to prove that the diesel fraud in the VW group had a long history. (Photo: picture alliance / dpa) Fabian Reuschle is an experienced judge. He has been in court for more than 18 years. His current case is also extraordinary for… Continue reading Diesel affair: Bosch must disclose correspondence with VW

BMW 7 Series not available for one year: That’s why carmakers are desperate for the new emission regulations

All articles and backgrounds 03/21/2018 BMW 7er one year not available That’s why carmakers are desperate for the new emission regulations BMW BMW 740 For a year, the BMW 7 Series is in Europe not available as gasoline engine – This sales convention for Munich’s flagship shocked fans of the premium manufacturer. Other models are… Continue reading BMW 7 Series not available for one year: That’s why carmakers are desperate for the new emission regulations