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JUNE 15, 2013

Germany has embarked on a large-scale Energiewende (energy transition)—a policy-driven shift away from nuclear and fossil energy to a renewable energy economy. This scenario would ensure that Germany meets its climate targets, Siemens said. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge. Electricity prices in comparison. Euro cents/kWh.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). He said the Group already had the broadest plug-in fleet in the automobile world. Audi e-tron quattro.

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MAY 18, 2017

Diesel car registrations are down in Europe: March 2017 saw a 5-year low in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK, which together make up almost 60% of the European new car market. ICCT chart of diesel shares of new car registrations in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 9, 2018

Around 560,000 BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in China in 2017—more than in the next two largest markets, the US and Germany, combined. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Gestamp is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of metal components for automobiles, with more than 100 factories in 22 countries. TDX has been working with Gestamp since April 2018 on a proof-of-concept initiative that has monitored the quality of the welds in chassis parts produced at a Gestamp plant in the United Kingdom.

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JULY 9, 2018

Around 560,000 BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in China in 2017—more than in the next two largest markets, the US and Germany, combined. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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AUGUST 13, 2015

Following the successful introduction of the BMW i3 to the DriveNow car-sharing fleets in Germany, the UK and the USA, BMW will commission 400 BMW i3s in Copenhagen on 3 September. We are pleased to be able to introduce the capabilities of the BMW i3 and our expertise in future-oriented mobility concepts here in the Danish capital.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

The EQS, the first electric luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz, will start in the first half of 2021 in Factory 56 at the Sindelfingen site (Germany). kWh/100 km) at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen (Germany) was integrated into ongoing series production. In May 2019 production of the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5

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JUNE 15, 2017

The EAGLE (Efficient Additivated Gasoline Lean Engine) European research project is led by the French research organization IFP Energies nouvelles, with the participation of eight partners from Germany, France, Italy and Spain. —Jean-Marc Zaccardi, researcher at IFP Energies nouvelles and coordinator of the project.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

At Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, the two companies agreed on a range of activities exploring the potential of 5G as a future-proof communication technology that can meet the high demands of automotive production. Audi and Ericsson plan to pioneer the use of 5G technology for automotive production.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and the Concept i4. Those companies capable of developing and combining hardware and software in equal measure will shape the future of the automobile. This also expresses our confidence for the future business development.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

Positioned as the next generation smart device, BYTON is designed for the future of autonomous driving in which the automobile will become a mobile digital lounge. The company’s vehicle concept and design center is located in Munich.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Compact Dynamics GmbH, based in Starnberg (Germany), is a development specialist in the field of innovative, electric drive concepts with a focus on high-performance drives and integrated lightweight construction in small volume production and motor sport applications. —Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG.

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DECEMBER 28, 2015

Half of the planned investment will take place at the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites in Germany. In 2018, Audi will launch its first large‑series battery‑electric vehicle, based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept. By 2020, Audi will expand its model range to include 60 different automobiles. “ Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JUNE 16, 2017

The main focus will be on the delivery and joint assembly of components as well as joint product concepts. Volkswagen Group Rus and GAZ Group are extending their joint project to produce Volkswagen and ŠKODA cars at Gorky Automobile Plant and are opening up new development opportunities for the brands’ model ranges.

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MARCH 10, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show and now at the IT trade fair CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, Volkswagen Group executive management has begun to outline its “Future Tracks” program which will address, among other things, what Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Information technology has been a key component of the automobile industry for some time.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Under Freudenberg’s oversight, the XALT Energy name will remain and become an affiliated brand of the global group headquartered in Germany. XALT Energy is also working with automotive OEMs, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co. The company also operates a research and development laboratory in Pontiac, Mich.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

There was a $1-billion initial public offering by NIO, a $585-million Series C venture capital round by Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors and a $294-million pre-IPO round by Zhejiang Dianka Automobile. We’re seeing more companies raising funds as they look to make the jump from concept cars to high-volume manufacturing. Germany at $1.3

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

1) E-Mobility World (15th March 2023, Friedrichshafen, Germany) The event will last 3 days. The dynamic concept showcases electric vehicles. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days.

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APRIL 14, 2016

BAIC BJEV has been building its global R&D network in its core areas, i.e. electric and smart technologies, by establishing oversea R&D centers in Silicon Valley, USA; Aachen, Germany; Detroit, USA; and Barcelona, Spain. Earlier post.). Using the carbon and aluminum MMSF bodies and non-metal panels, body weight will be reduced by up to 45%.

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JULY 16, 2015

The term “cryo-compressed” was coined by Salvador Aceves and colleagues at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and refers to their concept of storing hydrogen at cryogenic temperatures but within a pressure capable vessel, in contrast to liquid (or cryogenic) vessels which store hydrogen at low pressures.

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MAY 12, 2014

The Germany-based Center of Automotive Management (CAM), in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) AG WPG, named the Volkswagen Group the world’s most innovative automotive company in its 2014 AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards; this marks the fourth consecutive time Volkswagen Group has picked up the top award. Source: CAM. Source: CAM.

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JULY 14, 2021

Strong brands and the automobile will continue to play a central role in individual mobility in the future. 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. This is where the new “unified cell” plays a central role.

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JULY 23, 2015

The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. At the same time, it places German activities in the field of electromobility within an international context.

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JUNE 29, 2018

The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Research by the team at neue energieökonomik (neon) in Germany has, however, identified a so-called “ German Balancing Paradox ”. The German Balancing Paradox. Source: neon.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Pilot markets for the new service are Germany and the Netherlands in early 2017, subsequently more countries will follow. The BMW Digital Charging Service is the result of broad research and cooperation-projects in the USA (BMW ChargeForward) and Germany (eMOBILie).

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AUGUST 17, 2015

The scientists are presenting their findings based on field studies conducted in Leipzig, Germany, and Toronto, Canada, at the 250 th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Donaldson set out to test this concept in the real world. Among these compounds are nitrogen oxides.

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JULY 20, 2010

In terms of research, e-mobility is a key function for the automobile of tomorrow. Thus, building prototypes and the joint assessment of performance and specification in automobiles takes place across the research alliance. or the Golf blue-e-motion will be Volkswagen’s first full-electric vehicle in the United States. —Prof.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

e performance was broken down into a dozen work packages from the energy storage system to the control concept to dynamic stability control. Computations and initial tests on the component level indicate that this innovative safety concept can even withstand a side impact with pole. e performance battery system. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 1, 2017

Germany-based semiconductor supplier Infineon is Volkswagen’s first partner under its TRANSFORM 2025+ strategy ( earlier post ). A modern automobile is equipped with as many as 100 networked electronic control units (ECUs) and thousands of electronic components. Powerful ECUs ensure outstanding driving comfort and safety.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

TEG component (cartridge) and TEG architecture concept. We believe it is a breakthrough technology that has applications in a variety of global industries, but especially for automobiles in terms of reducing CO 2 emissions, improving fuel economy and providing a new source of much-needed electricity. Source: Crane (2013).Click

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Burns has been a major advocate within the industry for the reinvention of the automobile and the diversification of transportation energy. At GM, he has personally championed the electrification of the vehicle, connected vehicle technology, fuel cells, and a series of innovative advanced technology concept vehicles.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Our goal is to play a decisive role in shaping the transformation of the automobile. He became Head of Sales Germany for the Volkswagen brand in 2000, Board Member for Sales at Škoda Auto in 2004, Head of Sales Volkswagen Genuine Parts in 2009, and Head of Group Services in 2011. Wolfram Thomas takes charge of Group Production.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

Alongside traditional automobile businesses, innovative, digitally networked mobility services promise a high growth dynamic. A further important location in Germany for MOIA will be the city of Hamburg. As customers’ needs change, so does the automobile business model. —Ole Harms. Earlier post.) —Thomas Sedran.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The signing automobile manufacturers strongly anticipate that from 2015 onwards, a “ quite significant ” number—a “ few hundred thousand units ” over the initial products’ lifecycles—of fuel cell electric vehicles could be commercialized.

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DECEMBER 28, 2015

million) by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the leading-edge “Electric Mobility South-West” cluster. Besides the Bosch Group, the consortium included DEKRA Automobil GmbH, the Fraunhofer Ernst-Mach-Institut, and the Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKFS).

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Ricardo and Korea-based Doosan Infracore presented details of the latest DL06 engine at the 22 nd Aachen Colloquium on automobile and engine technology in Germany. Source: Ricardo. Click to enlarge. The Doosan DL06 engine is a turbocharged and intercooled 5.9-liter,

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