BMW German carmakers cannot afford to burn billions over the years. (Photo: dpa) Wemding, Munich, Düsseldorf The matter seemed clear. US tech companies such as Waymo, Cruise and Zoox led the development of automated driving, and the traditional auto industry was left behind. While Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW were using well-known lane departure warning systems… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving
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Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
In this week’s Autocar confidential, we unveil the unlikely inspiration for Everrati’s electric 911, Bentley’s commitment to sustainable leather and the possibility of a future lithium shortage in the latter part of the decade. Charging less for EVs How’s this for a win-win? Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius has outlined his aim for the firm to… Continue reading Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
07:00 ETDana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift TransmissionDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN…
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today debuted the new Spicer Electrified™ e-Powershift transmission, a modular and flexible two-speed solution that offers power take-off (PTO) functionality for electrified heavy-duty mining vehicles. Delivering high efficiency and superior performance in a compact package that simplifies the mining industry’s transition to electrification, the dual-motor version… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift TransmissionDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN…
EuropeUber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch courtSeptember 13, 2021
Union says ruling will give workers more pay, rights Uber says to appeal against Dutch court decision Latest setback for companies in gig economy AMSTERDAM, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Uber (UBER.N) drivers are employees, not contractors, and so entitled to greater workers’ rights under local labour laws, a Dutch court ruled on Monday, handing a… Continue reading EuropeUber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch courtSeptember 13, 2021
Europa Wire: Over-the-Air Updates: Volkswagen ID. models to receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer000147
Digitales Cockpit des neuen ID.4 mit zentralem Touch-Display. Volkswagen continues process of transformation into software-oriented mobility provider Free updates for ID.301, ID.402 and ID.4 GTX03 to be made available immediately First update will see customers benefit from optimised surroundings recognition, more intuitive operability of the infotainment system, and other new features Volkswagen CEO Brandstätter: “Our Over-the-Air Updates… Continue reading Europa Wire: Over-the-Air Updates: Volkswagen ID. models to receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer000147
@VW Group: New battery laboratories: Volkswagen takes the next step towards developing and producing own battery cells003820
Volkswagen Group Components today opened one of the most modern laboratories for cell research and development in Europe in Salzgitter. Thus, the company is further expanding its expertise in battery technology and taking the next step towards developing and producing its own battery cells for electromobility. From 2025 onwards, the Volkswagen unified cell is scheduled… Continue reading @VW Group: New battery laboratories: Volkswagen takes the next step towards developing and producing own battery cells003820
@VW Group: Volkswagen introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models003819
Volkswagen is taking the next big step towards becoming a software-oriented mobility provider with its ACCELERATE strategy. Effective immediately, all ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The updates had previously only been available as part of a test phase for customers who had registered with the “ID. First Movers Club”.… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models003819
@VW Group: Audi Hungaria celebrates 20 years of Technical Development and gives a glimpse into the future003819
A cause for celebration: the jubilee event of Audi Hungaria’s Technical Development was held today. The new era marked by electromobility was launched by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, dr. Csaba András Dézsi, Mayor of Győr, Peter Kössler, Board Member for Production and Logistics of AUDI AG, Oliver Hoffmann, Board Member for… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Hungaria celebrates 20 years of Technical Development and gives a glimpse into the future003819
Easelink demonstrates autonomous conductive charging system
Austria-based Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging system at the recent IAA Mobility 2021 trade show in Munich. Automotive parts supplier Schaeffler integrated Matrix Charging into a demo model of its Rolling Chassis, a platform for driverless mobility solutions. Easelink’s Matrix Charging system is a fully automated conductive charging system, and the company sees it as… Continue reading Easelink demonstrates autonomous conductive charging system
Dana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift Transmission
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today debuted the new Spicer Electrified™ e-Powershift transmission, a modular and flexible two-speed solution that offers power take-off (PTO) functionality for electrified heavy-duty mining vehicles. Dana Incorporated logo. (PRNewsFoto/Dana Incorporated) Delivering high efficiency and superior performance in a compact package that simplifies the mining… Continue reading Dana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift Transmission