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Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive light-weighting research; first automotive OEM member

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The group comprises Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti; VWGoA is the first automotive OEM to join the Detroit-based Manufacturing USA institute. Light-weighting is critical for the future of our vehicles, not only to improve on fuel economy, but also to help improve vehicle performance.

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Audi wraps up Audi Urban Intelligent Assist (AUIA) project

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Audi this week demonstrated some of the early concept results of the Audi Urban Intelligent Assist (AUIA) project to media in San Francisco. Highlights of the featured technology include: Audi Driver Centric Urban Navigation. Audi Urban Assistance. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Please turn left at the park”).

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

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Tech features include a syncopated “light show” using the entire front end for a display as a user (er, driver) approaches the Lyriq; a 33-inch curved display facing the driver; and seat adjustment levers mounted on the door, Mercedes-style. The US Department of Energy will loan the company $2.5 Celestiq: a true Standard of the World?

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Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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However, Volkswagen and Audi have both shown plug-in hybrid diesel concept vehicles in the past, with VW debuting two such concepts—the CrossBlue crossover vehicle and the Cross Coupé compact SUV—at the Detroit Auto Show last week ( earlier post ). We need to make electromobility fascinating. Click to enlarge.

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