article thumbnail

Porsche leaving FIA WEC LMP1, entering Formula E

Green Car Congress

From 2019, a Porsche factory team will compete in Formula E. Porsche is now the fourth German OEM to realign its motorsport strategy this year to enter Formula E, following Audi ( earlier post ), BMW ( earlier post ) and Mercedes-Benz ( earlier post ). Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts.

Porsche 150
article thumbnail

ZF and start-up Levant Power partnering on first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles

Green Car Congress

Levant’s proprietary fluid porting geometries allow for the Gerotor to perform efficiently in a damper environment. million dampers produced for the following customers: Alpina, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Maserati, Opel, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen.

article thumbnail

Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

Maryland 207
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group and ride-hailing provider Gett to expand on-demand mobility solutions & activities in Europe

Green Car Congress

Chairman of the Board of Management Matthias Müller stressed the importance of the new strategic partnership, stating that ride hailing will be at the center of the Group’s new mobility on-demand business, which the company is building up as the second pillar alongside the classic automobile business. —Ole Harms.

Europe 150
article thumbnail

Schaeffler and Audi to cooperate to develop next 3 generations of Formula E powertrain

Green Car Congress

As its third major motorsport pillar, Schaeffler has a commitment in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) high-tech racing series with Audi’s sister brand Porsche. In addition, Schaeffler is developing electric vehicle concepts below the level of the automobile for mobility of for tomorrow. —Prof. Peter Gutzmer.

Audi 150
article thumbnail

Audi to launch 3 new electric models by 2020; subsequent electrification in renewed core; targeting 1/3 electrified unit sales by 2025

Green Car Congress

In April, the brand agreed on new development cooperation with Porsche for future vehicle architectures. Autonomous Intelligent Driving GmbH is working on the technology for driverless vehicles in urban environments, which will be applicable in models of various brands. Earlier post.) billion (US$1.3 billion (US$1.7

Audi 230
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

Green Car Congress

Our goal is to play a decisive role in shaping the transformation of the automobile. Michael Mauer will lead Group Design in addition to his present function at Porsche. We are focusing in particular on the technological changes that impact the future of mobility—from electrification to the digital transformation.

Design 150