A man is seen next to a Panasonic logo at Panasonic Center in Tokyo, Japan, February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, July 28 (Reuters) – Japan’s Panasonic Holdings Corp (6752.T), whose energy unit supplies batteries to Tesla (TSLA.O), reported a 39% drop in first-quarter profit… Continue reading Panasonic posts 39% drop in Q1 operating profit, misses estimate, article with image
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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We need radical steps” – Audi wants to halve factory costs004873
Audi assembly in Ingolstadt Audi plans radical conversion. (Photo: Audi) The Volkswagen subsidiary Audi wants to halve factory costs in the coming years. “Having production costs in half means halving the hours per vehicle,” said Audi Board Member for Production Gerd Walker in Ingolstadt. In addition, the two large German Audi plants in Ingolstadt and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We need radical steps” – Audi wants to halve factory costs004873
@VW Group: Strong first half of 2022 for Volkswagen Passenger Cars005482
The Volkswagen brand further strengthened the Group’s economic efficiency in the first half of 2022. Effective sale management, improved cost efficiency and consistent implementation of the ACCELERATE strategy have led to a strong financial result. Operating result before special items rose to EUR 1.9 billion (first half of 2021: EUR 1.2 billion). The operating return… Continue reading @VW Group: Strong first half of 2022 for Volkswagen Passenger Cars005482
@VW Group: Volkswagen posts robust H1 results, enabling investment in mobility, battery platforms and software as future profit pools005481
Volkswagen Group posted robust operating results in the first half, enabling important investments in future profit pools and new platforms. The Group continued to make great strategic progress in Q2, registering crucial developments across its tech-platforms – mobility services, batteries and software. “Despite unprecedented global challenges, Volkswagen has demonstrated remarkable financial robustness. The operating margin… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen posts robust H1 results, enabling investment in mobility, battery platforms and software as future profit pools005481
@VW Group: Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype005480
Volkswagen Group China today unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. In 2020, Volkswagen Group China launched a Vertical Mobility project to explore the next generation of mobility solutions, including the… Continue reading @VW Group: Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype005480
Clean Technica: Software & You: Who Actually Owns That New Car You Are Driving?002134
Elon Musk and Tesla have been the prime movers in bringing over-the-air updates to cars. They are part of the “car as computer on wheels” movement that began in earnest when the Tesla Model S first went on sale. There’s a lot to like about connectivity. It allows manufacturers to push new software to cars… Continue reading Clean Technica: Software & You: Who Actually Owns That New Car You Are Driving?002134
Clean Technica: VW ID. Buzz — How Much Consumer Demand Is There? (Plus: Automaker EV Sales Trends, Herbert Diess)002133
For our new CleanTech RoundTalk, Jo Borras, Steve Hanley, and I sat around CleanTechnica‘s pineapple-infused sparkling-water cooler to discuss a couple of the hottest EV news stories of last week. One of those stories was the release of UK pricing for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The Buzz is … not cheap. The price of the… Continue reading Clean Technica: VW ID. Buzz — How Much Consumer Demand Is There? (Plus: Automaker EV Sales Trends, Herbert Diess)002133
@Hyundai: EV Auto Charging Robot | Hyundai Motor Group | Robotics Lab
Play Introducing a new method of charging without driver assistance! Auto Charging #Robot (ACR) is a solution that relives inconvenience caused from heavy connectors of EVs. The robot automatically recognizes the charging port of an EV, inserts charger and disconnects when charging is complete. Check out the technology applied to ACR and its features in… Continue reading @Hyundai: EV Auto Charging Robot | Hyundai Motor Group | Robotics Lab
Q&A: TVR bosses on brand’s future and plans for sustainable business
What will set the Griffith EV apart? “Gordon [Murray] created a fundamentally light, aero-efficient car. We can use that to keep battery weight down while still offering good range. All EVs are fast – we won’t chase a tenth off the 0-60mph time; we want exceptional handling and entertainment.” The idea of a silent TVR… Continue reading Q&A: TVR bosses on brand’s future and plans for sustainable business
General Motors to return to Europe with range of EVs
General Motors is gearing up for a return to the European market with a range of EVs, with the new Cadillac Lyriq SUV expected to lead the charge. The American giant essentially withdrew from Europe and the UK after selling Opel and Vauxhall to the PSA Group in 2017, keeping just a limited import operation for Cadillac and… Continue reading General Motors to return to Europe with range of EVs