On the surface, Audi is a haven of solidity: annual sales are around 65 billion euros and operating profit is around 5 billion euros. However, a closer look quickly reveals glaring weaknesses. The return is far behind its competitors Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the premium subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group has not brought a new model… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: The Audi Experiment002952
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Uber Freight and Greenlane team up to electrify America’s trucking routes
Photo: Uber Freight/Greenlane Uber Freight and Greenlane are joining forces to smartly deploy heavy-duty charging stations to power America’s growing electric truck fleet. The two companies are aiming to lift a barrier to the adoption of heavy-duty EVs: the lack of a robust, public electric charging network. The partnership will tap into Uber Freight’s logistics… Continue reading Uber Freight and Greenlane team up to electrify America’s trucking routes
Cleantechnica: Nightmare Repair Bills Are The Dark Side Of EV Ownership 003141
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Modern EVs offer some of the latest, cutting-edge tech in the automotive industry, but life with that tech comes at a price. When the headlights in my friend Bill’s 2019 Tesla Model S failed, he didn’t initially give… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Nightmare Repair Bills Are The Dark Side Of EV Ownership 003141
Car Connectivity Consortium launches CCC Digital Key Certification
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has announced that its CCC Digital Key Certification is now available to its members for Near-Field Communication (NFC) implementation. The CCC is an industry group working to streamline the standardization and interoperability of digital key technologies, and includes both major automotive OEMs (such as BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, and… Continue reading Car Connectivity Consortium launches CCC Digital Key Certification
Europa Wire: Mercedes-Benz Extends Management Contracts of Key Executives and Proposes New Member for Supervisory Board000905
Mercedes-Benz Extends Management Contracts of Key Executives and Proposes New Member for Supervisory Board (IN BRIEF) During a recent Supervisory Board meeting, Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced the extension of management contracts for two key executives. Sabine Kohleisen, the Board Member for Human Resources & Labour Director, had her contract extended until November 30, 2025, while… Continue reading Europa Wire: Mercedes-Benz Extends Management Contracts of Key Executives and Proposes New Member for Supervisory Board000905
Nio to launch Europe-focused affordable EV brand imminently
Nio has outlined plans for the establishment of two new EV brands – and said the first right-hand-drive prototypes of existing Nio cars have been constructed. Speaking to the media ahead of the Chinese firm’s annual Nio Day presentation (set to take place on 24 December), CEO William Li confirmed Nio had progressed its second “family car”… Continue reading Nio to launch Europe-focused affordable EV brand imminently
Global Automotive Industry Outlook: Total Automotive Sales to Cross 96 million units in 2024, post strong recovery in the year 2023 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — According to a research report, “Global Automotive Industry Outlook 2024 “ published by MarketsandMarkets, the global automotive sales is estimated to grow from over 91 million units in 2023 to cross 96 million units by 2024 at a steady Y-o-Y growth rate of 5-7% backed by strong recovery in commercial vehicles and… Continue reading Global Automotive Industry Outlook: Total Automotive Sales to Cross 96 million units in 2024, post strong recovery in the year 2023 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
German Manager Magazine: Dramas at Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes: The new newsletter manage:mobility002948
Dear reader, The last print edition of manager magazine this year is currently being published. Among other things, I would like to recommend to you the story of my colleague Jonas Rest, who, together with Frederik Obermaier, uncovers a connection between the boom world and the shadowy realm: Through the Berlin venture capitalist Target Global,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Dramas at Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes: The new newsletter manage:mobility002948
Companies test the latest and greatest EV charging technologies at CharIN’s annual Testival
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a non-profit standards association with over 300 global members, conducts an annual “Testival” at which vehicle OEMs and EVSE providers test the compatibility between specific EVs and charging stations. CharIN describes the event as “speed dating” for vehicles and chargers. The 2023 Testival North America, a three-day event hosted by… Continue reading Companies test the latest and greatest EV charging technologies at CharIN’s annual Testival
Panasonic to use Sila’s Titan Silicon in its future EV batteries
Panasonic Energy, a Panasonic Group Company, and Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, have signed a commercial agreement for Sila’s high-performance nano-composite silicon anode, Titan Silicon. The high energy density battery from Panasonic is expected to help OEMs deliver heightened EV performance, while increasing range and reducing charging times. Sila’s anode materials, which will be… Continue reading Panasonic to use Sila’s Titan Silicon in its future EV batteries