2018, Connect and Spain

LINE and Toyota partner for connected car services using LINE’s Clova & Toyota-supported SDL

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2017

LINE Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the business opportunities in utilizing LINE’s cloud AI platform Clova (Cloud Virtual Assistant) and the SmartDeviceLink (SDL), a technology standard that connects automobiles with smartphone and tablet apps.

Toyota

Toyota Connect Connected Automobile

Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” environmental program tracking to meet 2018 goals of 25% improvement vs. 2010

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

environmental program remains on track to meet its 2018 goals of reducing energy and water consumption as well as the share in waste, CO 2 and solvent emissions at all Volkswagen plants throughout the world by 25% compared with 2010 levels by 2018. Under the program, some 5,000 individual measures are to be taken by 2018.

2018

2018 2010 Slovakia Brazil

Volkswagen Group China, JAC and SEAT sign new deal advancing e-mobility in China

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Spain-based SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volkswagen Group China and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., The R&D center, which will be established through joint efforts, aims to develop connectivity and autonomous driving technologies specifically tailored to the Chinese market.

China

China Chinese Spain Connect

SEAT expands the fleet of duo trailers and giga trailers to promote more sustainable logistics

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2020

SEAT first rolled out the duo trailer in 2018 in a pilot phase, after testing the giga trailer for the first time two years earlier. The company pioneered the use of both trucks in Spain, in the framework of its firm commitment to sustainable road transport.

Fleet

Fleet Transportation 2018 Spain

Porsche expanding Charging Service in Europe; more than 49,000 charging points

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Alongside Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Finland, the charging service is now also available in Norway, France, Spain, Great Britain and Italy. The Porsche Charging Service, the digital platform for all charging-related services, was launched in May 2018.

Porsche

Porsche Charging Europe Austria

SEAT to introduce 500 km MEB-based EV, Leon PHEV in 2020

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

The first two vehicles will be the SEAT Tarraco and the CUPRA Ateca, which are going on sale at the end of 2018. Of this amount, €464 million (US$572 million) were earmarked entirely for R&D, a figure which represents close to 3% of the total R&D investment expenses in Spain, making SEAT the leading industrial investor in Spain.

2020

2020 PHEV Algeria Spain

SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The eXS is also equipped with front and rear LED lights, customizable ambient light, an LCD screen, cruise control and an anti-theft deterrent, and an additional battery can be connected to increase its range, which reaches a maximum of 45km, depending on conditions.

Power

Power Powered Portugal Austria

Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The study, which is also testing Ford PHEVs on the streets of London and Valencia, Spain, aims to better analyse and show the real-world benefits of such vehicles for the environment and for commercial vehicle owners and operators. The connected PHEVs will then automatically switch to low-emission mode when they enter these updated zones.

PHEV

PHEV Ford Emissions Europe

Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2018

Polestar will open pre-orders for the Polestar 1 at 08:00 CET on 13 March 2018 with a request to the list of potential customers to pay a fully-refundable deposit of €2,500. Having broken ground in November 2017, construction is on track for tooling installation and pre-production to begin as planned towards the end of 2018.

PHEV

PHEV Portugal Poland United States

Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The vessel is being built at GONDAN Shipbuilders, in Asturias, Spain, and the order with Wärtsilä was booked in December 2017. In addition, the installed onshore electrical connection will give the tug the flexibility to re-charge the energy storage system, even when the tug is berthed at the quay. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

Hybrid

Hybrid Re-Charge Energy Storage Mariner

Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2017

At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. Production for the markets in Europe, Australia and South Africa will start at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017. Connectivity. The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017.

Mercedes

Mercedes Diesel South Africa Argentina

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. The communication module with on-board SIM card will enable the use of the extensive Mercedes me connect services. Drivers can connect with their pickup by smartphone, tablet or PC at any time and from anywhere.

Mercedes

Mercedes South Africa 2017 Market

Solar and Battery Companies Rattle Utility Powerhouses

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It's being marketed as the " Tesla Energy Plan ," and is available to any individual household in this region of 24 million people that has a solar panel system, a grid connection—and a Tesla powerwall, the Palo Alto firm's gigafactory-made 13.5 Newer entrants, potential energy powerhouses, are on the rise in Italy, Spain and Denmark.

Solar

Solar Companies Batteries Battery

Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

The Volkswagen Group has set itself the goal of becoming the world’s leading automaker in environmental terms by 2018. SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. There is to be a 25% improvement in the environmental compatibility of production in the Volkswagen Group by 2018—i.e.,

Solar

Solar Phoenix 2012 Power

EV Driven

LINE and Toyota partner for connected car services using LINE’s Clova & Toyota-supported SDL

Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” environmental program tracking to meet 2018 goals of 25% improvement vs. 2010

Volkswagen Group China, JAC and SEAT sign new deal advancing e-mobility in China

SEAT expands the fleet of duo trailers and giga trailers to promote more sustainable logistics

Porsche expanding Charging Service in Europe; more than 49,000 charging points

SEAT to introduce 500 km MEB-based EV, Leon PHEV in 2020

SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

Solar and Battery Companies Rattle Utility Powerhouses

Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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