Tag: car technology
US battery recyclers & Volkswagen form alliance
new York After Elon Musk, one of his long-time companions could soon be investing in Germany. JB Straubel, Tesla’s fifth employee and long-time head of technology, is examining the possibility…
Renault is exploring partnerships with Geely and Aramco for combustion engines
arcana Renault plans to sell part of its combustion engine activities. (Photo: Reuters) Paris Renault apparently has two partners from China and Saudi Arabia in mind for the planned spin-off…
Electric cars as company cars are booming
Hyundai Ioniq 5 According to an evaluation by the data provider Dataforce, the model is the most popular electric company car in Germany. (Photo: Hyundai) Dusseldorf Change is being pushed…
Ex-Mercedes board member to strengthen Porsche’s digital profile
Soon at Porsche: Former Mercedes manager Sajjad Khan As Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Khan was responsible for development in the areas of Connectivity, Autonomous, Shared & Services, and Electric (CASE).…
BMW relies on a niche product – the fuel cell
Production of fuel cell systems for BMW Fuel cell from BMW under discussion: Does the niche product have a chance in Germany? (Photo: dpa) The German automotive industry has made…
Volkswagen collects 60 percent target in software development
Volkswagen’s operating system The car manufacturer is getting more support from suppliers than originally planned when developing its own car operating system. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) Dusseldorf The new Volkswagen boss…
Toyota plans to invest billions in battery production
Toyota The Japanese carmaker wants to invest in the battery business in the US and Japan. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo The largest Japanese carmaker Toyota wants to invest up to 730…
Car manufacturer relies on hydrogen and plans with fuel cells
Production of fuel cell systems for BMW The Munich-based company will initially produce 100 test vehicles with fuel cells – but are planning significantly larger ones. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
Redox flow batteries with plant material are to be connected to the grid
Dusseldorf The energy industry is in transition. Gas crisis, record electricity prices and shortage of raw materials – one crisis message follows the next. But one crisis is another’s opportunity.…
From when the Turkish electric car will be sold
Togg electric car Visually, the model is reminiscent of the Ford Edge or the Jeep Grand Cherokee model. (Photo: TOGG) Istanbul The Turkish electric car is one of the most…
Autonomous Driving: The Race of the Robotaxis: China vs. the USA
Self-Driving Cars The US and China are fighting for supremacy in the industry. Beijing, Chandler The seat behind the wheel is empty when the robotaxi pulls up at the bus…
Autonomous Driving: The Race of the Robotaxis: China vs. the USA
Self-Driving Cars The US and China are fighting for supremacy in the industry. Beijing, Chandler The seat behind the wheel is empty when the robotaxi pulls up at the bus…
Elon Musk promises autonomous driving by the end of the year
Elon Musk in Norway “At least in the United States, we want to introduce autonomous driving technology on a large scale.” (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Tesla boss Elon Musk has promised…
Mercedes-Benz questions plant in Mexico
Mercedes GLB The model launched in 2019 is in demand – but especially in China and Europe. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) Munich Ta-ta-ta-taaaa. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth was played in the marquee.…
Automaker questions plant in Mexico
Mercedes GLB The model launched in 2019 is in demand – but especially in China and Europe. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) Munich Ta-ta-ta-taaaa. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth was played in the marquee.…
“Cleansing Thunderstorm” between Habeck and Wissing
Berlin The glass wall left unveiled the state of affairs with Federal Climate Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) and Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP): Both had been sitting next to each…
“Cleansing Thunderstorm” between Habeck and Wissing
Berlin The glass wall left unveiled the state of affairs with Federal Climate Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) and Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP): Both had been sitting next to each…
Audi will enter the somewhat cleaner racing series from 2026
Dusseldorf Audi enters the Formula 1 racing circuit. The Ingolstadt-based VW subsidiary announced on Friday that it would be competing with a specially developed drive unit from 2026. The project…
Expensive is not always good
Processing quality of new cars Even expensive models do not always do well when evaluating the interior. Munich Many car manufacturers save on materials and processing. Even expensive cars are…
Audi enters the racing car series
Audi There had been speculation about a Formula 1 entry by the carmaker in recent years. (Photo: imago images/Michael Gstettenbauer) Ingolstadt Audi enters the Formula 1 racing circuit. The Ingolstadt-based…