article thumbnail

Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

Green Car Congress

A large number of components in automobiles are made from plastics; these have to meet exacting safety, heat-resistance and quality requirements. That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear.

Kits 410
article thumbnail

Sustainable aluminum for battery housing of Audi e-tron

Green Car Congress

Audi is the first automobile manufacturer worldwide to receive a certificate from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative ( ASI ). Audi is the first automobile manufacturer worldwide to receive a certificate from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Audi stands for sustainability along the entire supply chain.

Audi 249
article thumbnail

Audi first car manufacturer to be awarded the Chain of Custody - the certificate of the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative

Green Car Congress

AUDI AG is the first automobile maker to be awarded the Chain of Custody certificate of the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The importance of aluminum for Audi. Since the 1990s aluminum has been in use at Audi as a key material for bodywork and chassis systems. From 2021 onwards the Audi site at Gy?r

Audi 243
article thumbnail

Audi to announce EV production plans in Mexico: report

Teslarati

German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. The move aligns Audi with other prominent car manufacturers that are increasing their presence in Mexico. An announcement on Audi’s expansion plans is expected to be done around July 18.

Mexico 98
article thumbnail

Audi, the city of Ingolstadt and Telekom cooperate on 5G technology

Green Car Congress

Audi and Deutsche Telekom are entering into a 5G technology partnership together with the city of Ingolstadt. As well as Audi, other industrial companies will be able to use the local 5G infrastructure. The goal is to use the new 5G technology to make urban mobility safer, more digital and more sustainable.

Audi 199
article thumbnail

Volkswagen brand brings back former Bentley, Audi designer to spearhead EV rollout

Electrek

The Volkswagen Group is looking to claim its position in the future of automobiles as the industry transitions to a zero-emission electric future. To keep up with the competition, VW is hiring a chief designer after his success at Audi and Bentley.

Bentley 82
article thumbnail

Audi and Ericsson to pioneer 5G for automotive manufacturing

Green Car Congress

Audi and Ericsson plan to pioneer the use of 5G technology for automotive production. At Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, the two companies agreed on a range of activities exploring the potential of 5G as a future-proof communication technology that can meet the high demands of automotive production. A new McKinsey & Co.

Audi 170