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Porsche testing blockchain applications in cars

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In collaboration with the Berlin-based start-up XAIN , Porsche is currently testing blockchain applications directly in vehicles—making Porsche the first automobile manufacturer to implement and successfully test blockchain in a car. —Uwe Michael, Vice President Electric/Electronic Systems at Porsche.

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BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

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BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. —Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. This will be an important step towards facilitating mass-market BEV adoption.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The research project was undertaken by researchers working at Euromed Management School Marseille, Queen’s University Belfast and IZT—Institute for Futures Studies and Technology Assessment in Berlin. The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin. Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing (2009).

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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Cybersecurity is crucial for the data-driven mobility of the future. In February, Porsche announced its collaboration with XAIN in testing blockchain applications directly in vehicles—making Porsche the first automobile manufacturer to implement and successfully test blockchain in a car.

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

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We are systematically pursuing the goals of our Strategy 2018 to further increase our profitability and to make Volkswagen the world’s most future-proof automotive group. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. —Prof. billion (US$14.5

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BAIC BJEV in strategic cooperation with Dresden University of Technology for lightweighting technology

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The collaboration between us isset to deliver innovations that drive the global technological progress in the new energy automobile area and the industrialization of lightweighting technologies. —Xu Heyi, Chairman of the Board, BAIC Group.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Electric Vehicles India

Green mobility soars with more power with more support from governments The future of transportation lies in electric vehicles. Hear from a variety of speakers and gain insight into the future of electric mobility. The venue is near the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, and Mahle.