(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has announced its continued partnership with the Kultursymposium Weimar, a biennial event organized by the Goethe-Institut. The fourth edition of the event will focus on trust in social, cultural, and technological contexts and will feature creative performances, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Education, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged artificial-intelligence, Goethe-Institut, Hauke Stars, ID. Buzz, Kultursymposium Weimar, Machine Learning Research Lab, Northeastern University Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Professor Patrick von der Smagt, Ramak Molavi Vasse’i, Rasika Bhalerao, The Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s volume brands, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, have published a quarterly report for the first time, showing their positive performance in the first quarter of 2023. The report reflects a doubling of operating profit … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged CUPRA, full-electric vehicles, Operating profit, SEAT, ŠKODA, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) CARIAD, Volkswagen Group’s software subsidiary, has announced a comprehensive realignment plan to accelerate execution of the E³ platforms, develop software-defined vehicles (SDV), and intensify technology partnerships with tech players. Peter Bosch, former Member of the Board for Manufacturing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged appointment, Bentley, CARIAD, Michael Steiner, Peter Bosch, restructuring, Scout Motors, SDV, software-defined vehicles, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a €125 million order from the Royal Australian Navy and the Commonwealth of Australia for the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS), which will initially be used to equip Hobart-class destroyers and ANZAC-class frigates. The first … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Martin Fegg, MASS, Nathan Poyner, Rheinmetall, Royal Australian Navy, ship protection
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched its latest generation of power MOSFETs for automotive applications, called the OptiMOS 7 40V MOSFET family. These MOSFETs combine thin-wafer technology with innovative packaging to deliver significant performance benefits in tiny packages, making … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Martin Jahn, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) has been awarded the Best Deal of 2022 by Global Trade Review for its deal supporting the import of agricultural machinery in Ukraine. The EBRD rolled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a Swedish engineering and consulting company, has signed a contract with Valmet Automotive, a car manufacturer, to improve and develop the manufacturing process and production line at its car plant in Finland. The project includes modifying part … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, car plant, Finland, Michael Mjörnestål, Valmet Automotive
(IN BRIEF) German defense and automotive company Rheinmetall will present its “Total Ship Trainer” at the IMDEX Asia trade fair in Singapore from May 3 to 5, 2023. The Total Ship Trainer is a networked and integrated solution for realistic … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged IMDEX Asia trade fair, Rheinmetall, Royal Thai Navy, Ship Crews, Singapore, Total Ship Trainer, training
(IN BRIEF) ABB and Formula E have launched a new award, the ABB Driver of Progress, for the driver who gains the most positions during an E-Prix. The driver who can best balance speed, overtaking skill, and energy management will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe has produced a limited series of bespoke cabin cushions for a fleet of Bentleys to celebrate the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Craftsmen used fine craftsmanship and digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Bentley, Handcrafted Cabin Cushions, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Royal Coronation
(IN BRIEF) FAW-Volkswagen is using over 100 KUKA robots to increase battery pack production at its Fo-shan facility in southern China. The MEB Smart Factory produces up to 300,000 battery packs per year for the all-electric MEB platform. The factory … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BMW and E.ON have partnered on a pan-European scheme for intelligent charging at home. The strategic collaboration aims to create “Connected Home Charging,” a charging ecosystem to connect customers’ electric BMW or Mini vehicles to the energy system … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BMW, E.ON partnership, Frank Weber, Patrick Lammers, ‘Connected Home Charging’
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and KOVAL SYSTEMS have signed a contract for the production of new infantry fighting vehicles, the CV90MkIV, for the Slovak Armed Forces. The contract involves KOVAL SYSTEMS producing the complete turret assembly of the vehicles as … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CASA SEAT has announced the opening of a new art exhibition featuring 30 illustrations created by emerging artists from Barcelona. The exhibit is a collaboration with The Barcelonian, a collective illustration project paying tribute to The New Yorker … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged art exhibition, artworks, CASA SEAT 2024 Book, Illustrators, Pablo Murillo Barrionuevo, SEAT SA
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Eaton have announced a collaboration to develop electric vehicle technology solutions for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Their Memorandum of Understanding outlines a comprehensive EV system for medium-duty vehicles, featuring BAE Systems’ power-dense electric motor … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Ireland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, battery electric, Eaton, electric propulsion, electric vehicle, electric vehicle system, electrification, EV technology, fuel cell, hybrid electric vehicles, Mark Kramer, medium-duty commercial truck, medium-duty truck market, mobility, power management, Steve Trichka
(IN BRIEF) Luxury automaker Bentley has been named the exclusive automotive partner for the upcoming Goodwoof festival, which celebrates all things canine. The event will be held on May 20-21 at the Goodwood estate in West Sussex, England, and feature … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged automotive, Bentley, canine, Goodwoof festival, partnership, sponsor
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich has unveiled its latest electric car developed by student group TUfast Eco. The new car, called muc023, sets new standards in efficiency with lower weight, increased efficiency in individual components and significantly reduced … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto has released silhouette images of the new-generation Superb hatchback and Combi estate versions and its top SUV, the Kodiaq, which will be unveiled separately in autumn 2023. The new vehicles will offer modern, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Klaus Zellmer, Kodiaq Models, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) Michelin, the French tire company, has announced its entry into the Web3 space with the launch of the Michelin 3xplorer Club, which is centered around an exclusive 5,000-piece NFT collection. The community will be open to all, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Jean-François Laforge, Michelin, NFT, WEB3
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