Low-Carbon Steel: Volkswagen AG & Vulcan Green Steel Enter Into Partnership

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:07:02 +0000

Wolfsburg, Germany — Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership for low-carbon steel — a key element of Volkswagen’s green steel strategy. “Decarbonizing supply chains is a decisive factor for the Volkswagen Group on the road to carbon neutrality. We want … [continued]

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Elli Enters the Industrial Energy Storage Business

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:12 +0000

Stationary large-scale storage systems are an important component in tomorrow’s energy system. The demand for storage solutions will increase throughout Europe in the coming years, with experts expecting growth by a factor of 100 in Germany alone. Elli will develop and operate energy storage projects on an industrial scale together … [continued]

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VW Subsidiary Elli Introduces the All-New Elli Charger 2: Cost-Effective Charging to Drive the Energy Transition at Home

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:06:01 +0000

Lower charging costs thanks to smart charging features: the new Elli Charger 2 optimizes charging according to a home’s solar energy production and electricity prices and reduces charging costs by up to 40 percent. Developed for Europe: tailored to 28 European markets, the Elli Charger 2 will be available in … [continued]

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BEVs Take 77% Share In Norway — Volvo EX30 Leads In May

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:25:03 +0000

May saw plugin EVs take 82.3% share in Norway’s auto market, down from 88.9% year on year. The dip was likely due to a low ebb of shipping by three of the biggest BEV manufacturers — BEV share is still climbing overall this year. Total monthly auto volume was 7,893 … [continued]

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The Global Automaker Rating 2023: Who Is Leading The Transition To Electric Vehicles?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 18:32:12 +0000

As The Transition To Electric Vehicles Continues, Which Automakers Will Keep Pace? There are big improvements in technology performance, but room to expand on ZEV models offered. Washington, D.C. — Today, the International Council on Clean Transportation released its annual assessment of automaker’s progress transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The … [continued]

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Volkswagen Pulls Back On Electric Car Plans

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 18 May 2024 03:58:16 +0000

Volkswagen announced this week that it has two new PHEV versions of the Golf and has ended its collaboration with Renault.

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Premium Platform Electric (PPE): A Technological Leap for the Next Gen of Fully Electric Mobility from Audi

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 16 May 2024 13:15:32 +0000

PPE makes optimal use of the advantages of an all-electric drive architecture to improve interior space, efficiency and performance Powerful and highly efficient electric motors and newly developed high-voltage battery for an impressive range suitable for everyday use The new E3 1.2 electronics architecture brings vehicle digitalization to a new level … [continued]

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Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 21:11:20 +0000

We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than … [continued]

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Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 06 May 2024 18:00:27 +0000

Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% year over year. … [continued]

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Volkswagen Planning 30 Fully Electric Models For China By 2030

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:24:55 +0000

Volkswagen Group set out several years ago to be a leader in the transition to electric vehicles. Not everything has gone according to plan, but it’s been moving forward — to be honest, at quite a fast clip for a company of its size. Two of its electric vehicle (EV) … [continued]

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