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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

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XL2 was founded by Audi and Capgemini to support the automotive industry in digital transformation tasks. The joint venture that focuses on consulting and technology services for cloud and SAP S/4HANA includes industry solutions such as SAP Leonardo. XL2 is designed to enable end-to-end digital manufacturing, covering all central.

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here.

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Tesla Model Y returns to dominance in Germany

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The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in Germany in January. Selling 3,708 units during January, the Tesla Model Y took back its throne from the Tesla Model 3 , which had become the most popular vehicle in Germany during the final months of 2022. Tesla has found astounding success in the German market.

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Mitsubishi Rayon acquires majority of carbon fiber reinforced plastics company Wethje; targeting auto industry

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(MRC) recently executed a share sales and purchase agreement by which it will acquire 51% of Wethje Holding GmbH , a German company engaged in manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) parts for automobile applications, from Wethje parent Cross Industries AG.

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Tesla sales in Germany grow 431% year-over-year for June

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Tesla’s market share in the German auto industry grew to 1.6%. The numbers suggest that demand for Tesla vehicles is rapidly growing in Germany. And demand may rise when the Tesla Model Y enters the German auto market. The post Tesla sales in Germany grow 431% year-over-year for June appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Johnson Controls and Fraunhofer PYCO in long-term co-operation agreement; fiber-reinforced synthetics for the auto industry

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Both organizations will collaborate on developing sustainable solutions for the automotive industry. An area of collaboration includes fiber-reinforced synthetics for the automotive industry. Identifying energy efficient production processes are another part of the research.

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Ford EV production push receives another shove

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Ford has announced yet another investment in EV production, which will be critical if the automaker hopes to achieve its ambitious production targets. Undeterred, Ford announced that it remains on track to deliver on its EV production goals , including an annual run rate of 600,000 EVs this year and a run rate of 2 million by 2026.

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