28/07/2022 Strong increase in the first half of the year: Porsche AG significantly increased its sales revenue and operating profit in the first six months of 2022 – to 17.92 billion euros and 3.48 billion euros respectively. The return on sales in the first half of 2022 rose to 19.4 per cent from 16.9 per… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche increases sales revenue, operating profit and return on sales005493
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@VW Group: Audi Group First Half-Year: Operating Profit at All-Time High005491
The Audi Group is presenting a solid balance sheet for the first half of 2022. Due to the ongoing semiconductor crisis and COVID-19-related lockdowns in China, Audi could not meet the high demand for its core brand vehicles. Despite this, the Audi Group’s revenues increased by two percent to €29.9 billion, and its operating profit… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Group First Half-Year: Operating Profit at All-Time High005491
@Fisker: Fisker Will Showcase the All-electric Fisker Ocean at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 000089
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) — passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions — will bring the all-electric Fisker Ocean to Pebble Beach Automotive Week at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance from August 18-21, 2022. “We are excited to be at Pebble Beach Concours to showcase one of… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Will Showcase the All-electric Fisker Ocean at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 000089
Papilio3 is a “pop-up” charging station that includes solar panels and battery storage
As the UK sweats through an unprecedented heat wave, the firm 3ti presents its Papilio3, a “pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub,” as a timely reminder of how the power of the sun can be harnessed to address the climate crisis. 3ti’s Papilio3 is built around a recycled shipping container, and the… Continue reading Papilio3 is a “pop-up” charging station that includes solar panels and battery storage
New smart charging solution allows drivers to match sessions with local renewable energy
Energy Web, a non-profit that creates operating systems for energy grids, has collaborated with the Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli to develop a new smart charging solution designed to enable EV owners to charge with renewable electricity that is matched directly with the vehicle’s real-time electricity consumption. The solution relies on a 24/7 matching algorithm that… Continue reading New smart charging solution allows drivers to match sessions with local renewable energy
Tesla on Autopilot Kills Motorcyclist
Dead at the scene. Another Death A motorcyclist in Utah was killed over the weekend after a Tesla driver crashed into him from the back — while the car’s Autopilot system was turned on. It’s yet another crash involving the highly controversial driver assistance feature, and which has already been added to the lengthy list… Continue reading Tesla on Autopilot Kills Motorcyclist
Hyundai opens Japanese EV service hub for high-voltage Ioniq
TOKYO — Hyundai Motor opens its first directly run service center in Japan on Saturday, creating a hub for test drives and maintenance of the company’s high-powered electric vehicles, as the automaker returns to the Japanese market after a nearly 12-year absence. Go to Source
Indonesian conglomerate Astra sets up commercial vehicle rental JV with Toyota
Subsidiaries of Indonesian conglomerate Astra International and Toyota Motor Corporation have set up a joint venture to offer full-service rental for commercial vehicles, according to a statement on Friday. PT Arya Kharisma and Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd have formed a 50:50 JV called PT Mobilitas Digital Indonesia, which is slated to start operating… Continue reading Indonesian conglomerate Astra sets up commercial vehicle rental JV with Toyota
Manchin Sets High Bar for Tesla and GM Electric-Car Tax Credits
(Bloomberg) — Most Read from Bloomberg It was tempting when Democrats announced their surprise climate deal to imagine American auto executives popping champagne bottles. But any bubbly probably ought to stay on ice until Washington finalizes the fine print of the bill that would lift the cap on tax credits for electric vehicles. Just three… Continue reading Manchin Sets High Bar for Tesla and GM Electric-Car Tax Credits
UPDATE 3-Toyota supplier Denso’s Q1 profit tumbles 41%, misses view
(Recasts lede. Adds details from a news conference.) TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) – Japan’s Denso Corp, a major supplier to Toyota Motor Corp, lowered its operating profit forecast for the current business year by 14%, expecting automakers to undershoot production plans. The company, which specialises in vehicle air conditioning, power trains and automated driving systems,… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Toyota supplier Denso’s Q1 profit tumbles 41%, misses view