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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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The Group sees the sources of revenue will change gradually between now and 2030: from conventional combustion engine models to zero-emission electric cars, and from vehicle sales to software and mobility services, boosted by the key technology of autonomous driving. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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Volkswagen deepens partnership with Gotion to industrialize battery cell production in Germany

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The Volkswagen unified cell concept refers to a prismatic cell format adaptable to various chemistry mixes available today or market-ready at a later point in time. The unified cell is compatible to all major upcoming innovations in both product and production technology.

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Study finds emissions from road construction could be halved using today’s technology

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Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg studied the construction of an 8km stretch of road in detail and calculated how much emissions can be reduced now and until 2045, looking at everything from materials choice, production technology, supply chains and transport. —Karlsson et al.

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Magna forms e-powertrain joint venture in China with SAIC Motor subsidiary

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The JV will initially produce an electric-drive powertrain system for a German automaker. Both partners will give the JV full support to develop localized core competencies in terms of market development, R&D, advanced manufacturing and key parts supply such as gearboxes, inverter components and motors.

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Electric trucks like the Tesla Semi are nearing cost parity with diesel, EU studies show

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According to T&E, these studies are even more proof that the future of the heavy trucking industry is electric. . SEI’s report , on the other hand, noted that the electrification of the heavy trucking sector becomes very realistic if the massive battery-powered vehicles could be rapidly charged like all-electric passenger cars.

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REE closes $15M share offering, links with Airbus, and showcases demo EV at Work Truck Week

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Lastly, the public is getting its first public look at REE’s all-electric demo vehicle at Work Truck Week 2024. The combination of all this technology is the P7-C electric truck , which began deliveries in January following certification in the US, the first of its kind to do so.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7%