The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

Regulators in Germany have opened an investigation into alleged diesel exhaust rule circumvention on the part of BMW. However, government regulators have been on the offensive ever since — roping in loads of manufacturers and leaving a subset of the public wondering whether modern emission laws are even tenable.

BMW 92

BMW Emissions Diesel United States 92

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2019

The BMW Group officially opened the company’s new automotive plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico. San Luis Potosi will build the BMW brand’s most successful model series: the BMW 3 Series Sedan. San Luis Potosi will build the BMW brand’s most successful model series: the BMW 3 Series Sedan. Various Industry 4.0

Mexico 170

Mexico BMW Maintenance Water 170

Green Car Congress

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. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.

Grid 191

Grid BMW Power Powered 191

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2018

A noted hydrogen and fuel cell expert, Schneider is an automotive industry veteran who spent most of his career working for BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Schneider also organized the worldwide standardization for electric and fuel cell vehicle infrastructure. He will also lead the development of the Nikola R&D Center in Phoenix.

Hydrogen 231

Hydrogen Phoenix BMW Companies 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2021

European battery-maker Northvolt has acquired Cuberg , a US-based battery technology company delivering high-performance lithium-metal cells produced on existing lithium-ion manufacturing lines for electromobility solutions. Department of Energy, and the TomKat Center at Stanford.

Lithium Ion 293

Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Companies 293

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The BMW Group saves 12,000 tons of CO 2 annually during automotive production at its Munich plant by eliminating one step from the paint process. These are the findings of a new TÜV-certified study conducted by the BMW Group together with the mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr and BASF’s coatings experts.

BMW 150

BMW CO2 2014 Industrial 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Sustainable Value Margin—the ratio of Sustainable Value to sales—for each of the evaluated manufacturers. BMW and Toyota are consistent leaders in sustainable value. The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Click to enlarge.

Automobile Manufacturer 278

Automobile Manufacturer Automobile BMW Manufacturer 278

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Automobiles have become a new platform for innovation, and manufacturers are already using MIPI Alliance specifications as they develop and implement applications for passive and active safety, infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). BitSim AB; BMW Group; Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; Analogix Semiconductor, Inc.;

Industrial 150

Industrial Industry Corporation Connect 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. After a decade of collaborative work, the domestic and international EV industry has aligned around CCS. Earlier post.) issued a response.

North America 345

North America Standards America Charging 345

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

In 2023, the industry average is 192 PP100. The automotive industry is facing a wide range of quality problems, a phenomenon not seen in the 37-year history of the IQS The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future. Unlike other manufacturers, they do not grant J.D.

Lexus 195

Lexus Power Powered Chevrolet 195

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $2.4

Obama 231

Obama Plug-in Auto Industry Plug 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Hydrogen Europe and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are jointly calling on European policy makers to ramp up investments in EU-wide hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles. IRU is the world road transport organization.

Hydrogen 191

Hydrogen Europe Land Rover Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2016

BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) opened a new engine plant with a light metal foundry in Shenyang today. The new location will produce the latest generation of the BMW TwinPower Turbo three and four-cylinder gasoline engines and forms part of the BBA production network based in Shenyang in Northeastern China.

BMW 150

BMW Light Engine China 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

It would also grant much needed certainty to the automotive industry and to grid operators, re-charging infrastructure operators and transport companies as well. —Oliver Zipse, ACEA president and CEO of BMW. Otherwise, even the current reduction targets in fighting climate change are at risk.

Re-Charge 301

Re-Charge Alternative Fuels Climate Climate Change 301

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

RobecoSAM AG has listed Volkswagen AG as the Industry Group Leader in the Automobiles and Components sector in this year’s review of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). With improvements in all areas, Volkswagen moved into first place, and has been included in the DJSI World and DJSI Europe along with BMW and Fiat.

Industrial 220

Industrial Industry Climate Change Climate Protection 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

AUDI AG and the BMW Group, along with Hydro and Rexam, have joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help develop a global standard for sustainable aluminum. Aluminium mould castings are produced by foundries which use this technique to manufacture shaped components.

Standards 246

Standards Audi BMW Production 246

Teslarati

JULY 8, 2022

As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. ” The organization has been divided between the progressive stance supported by Volvo Cars and a more traditional outlook preferred by others, such as Stellantis.

Volvo 98

Volvo Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer Climate 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The newly formed organization will host a series of meetings of its members to exchange research results, insights, and ideas. Aramco Americas. DI2S Consulting & Training, Paris, France.

Hydrogen 353

Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal 353

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 5, 2024

These are the entities testing the crash worthiness of modern automobiles, or bench-marking industry safety standards, and Euro NCAP has elected to make distracted driving a major issue moving forward. By 2026, any vehicles sold within the European market will need to include physical controls to be deemed truly safe. On the U.S.

Europe 103

Europe Mercedes Standards Automobile 103

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Volkswagen Chattanooga was one of only four organizations nationwide to receive a Leadership Award in the category of on-site generation of green power. The Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park occupies 33 acres, or half of the 66-acre land parcel adjacent to Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant. GWh hours of electricity per year.

EPA 385

EPA Green Power Powered 385

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2009

BMW Plant Landshut, light-metal foundry, production of inorganically bonded cores, water jacket cylinder head, 6-cylinder-diesel-engine, quality testing. From 2010, BMW’s Landshut plant will feature the first foundry with nearly emission-free sand core production. Click to enlarge. 90% of this volume is recycled. Click to enlarge.

2010 150

2010 BMW Emissions Light 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

BMW announced its Smart Charging App for mobile devices in June 2014 following the launch of the BMW i3 electric vehicle. The BMW Smart Charging App makes it possible for BMW i customers to automatically identify the best rates and times for charging their electric vehicles at home. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

EPRI 334

EPRI Grid Plug-in Electric Vehicles 334

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

Among the offerings at SAE World Congress in Detroit this week are several technical papers covering the advances in hydrogen fuel cell technologies from vehicle manufacturers in the first stage of series production FCEVs. Freese, General Motors; Aaron Harris, Air Liquide America; and Justin Ward, Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg NA.

Congress 150

Congress Insight Fuel Production 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

Industry involvement. There is heavy involvement from industry and government in the effort. Auto OEMs participating include Audi; BMW; Chrysler; Coda; Daimler; Fisker; Ford; GM; Honda; Mitsubishi; Nissan; Phoenix; and Toyota. Bus manufacturers Volvo and Proterra are also participating. These are no easy tasks.

Industrial 240

Industrial Industry Standards Charging 240

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Thousands of vehicles manufactured under the umbrella of Volkswagen Group are being held at U.S. Concerns have revolved around aluminum, steel, and copper sourcing, tire manufacturing, battery production, and a slew of parts suppliers said to be employing people against their will. authorities could conduct a proper investigation.

Bentley 102

Bentley Porsche Audi Chinese 102

Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Recognizing the industry’s dynamic needs, the standard underwent significant refinements in 2018. Brands like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have integrated ISO 15118 into their EV models, showcasing its growing significance. Furthermore, organizations such as CharIN and Hubject have been pivotal in promoting ISO 15118.

Grid 98

Grid Standards Charging Plug-in 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

European industry has launched Metallurgy Europe, a 7-year, €1-billion ($1.3-billion) billion) R&D program in the field of metals research and manufacturing. They comprise R&D activities on theory, experimentation, modeling, material characterization, property testing, prototyping and industrial scale-up. Click to enlarge.

Europe 236

Europe 2012 Boston Fusion 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

5GAA and EATA are dedicated to prioritizing the use cases identified by the two organizations to identify the technical requirements that need to be addressed, both in the short and in the long term. The main objective of the Alliance is to promote the wide deployment of hybrid connectivity for connected and automated driving in Europe.

Connect 150

Connect Connected Automobile Manufacturer Standards 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Six industrial companies in Germany—Air Liquide, Daimler, Linde, OMV, Shell and Total—have formed a cross-sector joint venture, H2 Mobility Deutschland GmbH & Co. The industry and government partners have reinforced their commitment by signing a memorandum of understanding on hydrogen filling stations for Germany.

Germany 150

Germany Hydrogen Honda BMW 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

Modelica has been developed by the (non-profit) Modelica Association since 1996 and has been in use in industry since 2000. Many automotive companies, such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Toyota, VW use Modelica to design energy efficient vehicles and/or improved air conditioning systems. Fuel Efficiency Manufacturing Simulation'

Fuel Economy 252

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. With this step the capability of serial production will also be demonstrated. Sehkyu Park, Jong-Won Lee, Branko N.

Fuel 150

Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Participants of the three-year project are Allego GmbH, the BMW Group as the consortium leader, Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH, as well as Dr. Ing. The National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Organization (NOW) is supervising and coordinating the compliance with the grant requirements. Porsche AG and Siemens AG. million (US$9.3

Charging 150

Charging Phoenix Plug-in Porsche 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

This new renewable energy goal, along with the pursuit of electrified vehicles and efficient manufacturing, is part of the company’s overall approach to strengthening its business, improving communities and addressing climate change. —GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. Other automakers in RE100. Tata Motors. Click to enlarge.

Renewable 150

Renewable GM Energy General Motors 150

Driivz

AUGUST 1, 2023

The EV charging ecosystem, comprised of EV manufacturers, EV charging station manufacturers, and EV charging network operators among others, understands that interoperability made possible by standards and protocols for EV charging and communications is essential to everyone’s success. When was CCS developed? and Canada).

Standards 52

Standards Charging North America DC 52

Driivz

JULY 19, 2023

The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is what Tesla named its proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging connector and charge port when, in November 2022, it opened the patented design and specifications for use by other EV manufacturers and EV charging network operators worldwide. makes NACS the most commonly used standard.

Standards 52

Standards Charging Aston Martin DC 52

Baua Electric

JUNE 9, 2023

Organizers are promising that the 2023 North American Global Detroit Auto Display will quality extra emblem participation and automobile unearths than extreme time, even supposing it’s concealed which firms plan to go back to the mid-September match. The media preview will pluck park Sept. The display can be obvious to the folk Sept.

Detroit 52

Detroit Auto Land Rover Automobile 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

New Delhi: In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone a significant transformation in the in-car display technology, revolutionizing the way drivers interact with their vehicles. Touchscreens, ranging from 7 inches to a massive 31 inches on the BMW i7 or even more, are now becoming a commonplace in modern vehicles.

Auto 40

Auto Cars India Mercedes 40