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ŠKODA AUTO launches production of MEB battery systems at Mladá Boleslav headquarters

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ŠKODA AUTO has started manufacturing battery systems for all-electric vehicles based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) in Mladá Boleslav. This makes the car manufacturer’s main plant the only production facility for MEB battery systems in Europe outside Germany.

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TTTech Auto expands in China with MotionWise software platform for automated driving

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TTTech Auto , the Vienna-based provider of automotive safety software, is expanding its operations with a dedicated subsidiary in China. TTTech Auto already has a presence in the Chinese market through its joint venture Technomous operated together with SAIC Motor, China’s largest automotive manufacturer.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto) officially announced the widely reported formation of Zeekr—a new electric mobility technology and solutions company based in China that will serve growing global demand for premium electric vehicles.

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First production Tesla Model S donated to the Petersen Auto Museum

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The first-ever Tesla Model S to roll off the production line has been donated to an automotive museum in Los Angeles by its owner. Here are just a few of the shorter quotes Jurvetson shared from the 2012 reviews: “The Model S isn’t just the most important car of the year. You can see these photos below.

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ŠKODA AUTO resumes production of high-voltage traction batteries

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ŠKODA AUTO has resumed production at its Czech plants. —Christian Bleiel, Head of Component Production at ŠKODA AUTO. The battery systems are built on the line, tested and charged before they are fitted in the cars. ŠKODA is also planning to expand its current production capacities this year.

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Audi’s pilot project for glass recycling becomes part of standard production

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In 2022, Audi described a pilot program with partner companies Reiling Glas Recycling, Saint-Gobain Glass, and Saint-Gobain Sekurit to turn damaged auto glass into recyclable material for model production. Audi, in cooperation with its partner companies, is the first premium auto manufacturer to set up a glass cycle of this kind.

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Tesla’s California Factory Now Largest Auto Production Factory in USA

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continued] The post Tesla’s California Factory Now Largest Auto Production Factory in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica. This was a stunning news item that I didn’t catch until the end of Iqtidar Ali’s article about Tesla’s 2023.

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