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How Much Is The German Auto Industry Under Threat?

CleanTechnica EVs

However, at that time, the German auto industry felt confident that it could continue to mainly produce and sell ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles in Germany while at the […]

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Audi locating high-voltage battery development center at Neckarsulm

Green Car Congress

Audi is establishing a high-voltage battery development center at the Neckarsulm site. Audi is already developing high-voltage batteries for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) in Neckarsulm. High-voltage batteries and electric engines make up an important strategic component of future value creation in a transformed auto industry.

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Audi receives first autonomous driving permit issued by the State of California

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Audi will be the first company to receive a newly established autonomous driving permit issued by California. Audi has conducted research over tens of thousands of miles in Europe and various US states, where such testing is permitted. Audi envisions this technology could be ready for consumer introduction within five years.

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Tesla Commits To IAA Mobility Show In Munich

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Interestingly, VinFast will be at the show, as well as Opel, Renault, Rimac, Porsche, and Audi. the New England International Auto Show has been canceled twice in a row due to low dealer inventories and waning financial investments from automakers. Here in the U.S.,

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Are Traditional Automakers Still Investing In Gas & Diesel Engines?

CleanTechnica EVs

On Wall Street, the company’s market value has outpaced its auto industry counterparts who specialize in internal combustion engine (ICE) technology. Originally posted on EVANNEX. Right now, Tesla is at the vanguard of an all-electric future. Are things changing, though?

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Volkswagen Group launches trade-in incentive for Euro 1 - Euro 4 diesels; pan-European software update for Euro 5 and some Euro 6 diesels

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The incentive is currently being prepared by the Group’s Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Porsche and Volkswagen Commercial vehicles brands and will be on offer soon. The auto industry and the Federal government will each contribute €250 million.

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Tesla gets new neighbor as Germany’s IG Metall union builds office near Giga Berlin

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With over two million members today, IG Metall currently represents workers from some of the auto industry’s biggest players, such as Daimler, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen. IG Metall and Tesla actually dealt with each other in the past. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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