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VW+XPENG JV + VW+RIVIAN JV = CARIAD OS #XPENG for China Market Volkswagen is deepening cooperation with Chinese startup Xpeng in terms of platform and 👉software development👈 for its electric vehicles. Volkswagen Group China Technology Company and CARIAD China are developing an electronic 👉architecture in cooperation with Xpeng. From 2026 the architecture will be used in all locally produced Volkswagen brand models based on the China Main Platform and the MEB Platform, according to their deal. 🗣️"This will not only strengthen the competitiveness of our global electric platform in China, but also reduce technological 👉complexities and increase our cost efficiency across the region." 📖 Source¹ https://lnkd.in/ggCZe8SV #RIVIAN for US Market The agreement, which the automakers announced late last month, would see VW invest up to $5 billion into a joint effort to develop “next-generation software-defined vehicle platforms” that both companies would use for their own vehicles. What Rivian gets out of the deal is fairly straightforward: an infusion of cash. As for VW, the deal gives Europe’s leading automaker access to Rivian’s tech know-how👀, which is important because VW reportedly has struggled with software issues in some of its vehicles, including its electric ID.3 and ID.4. “In the short term, the joint venture is expected to enable Volkswagen Group to utilize Rivian’s existing 👉electrical architecture and 👉software platform👈,” the companies said in the press release. 🗣️"Our customers benefit from the targeted partnership with Rivian to create a leading technology architecture,” Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said in a joint press release announcing the deal. “Through our cooperation, we will bring the best solutions to our vehicles faster and at lower cost…We are strengthening our 👉technology profile👈 and our competitiveness👀.” 📖 Source² https://lnkd.in/gdiWR-xv #CARIAD for Europe 💭 Implementing Xpeng + Rivian OS and using their techs will require refinement and adaptation to Volkswagen’s needs... And that needs time which VW is trying to reduce by doing this intercontinental JV since both markets are important. 2030 could be their target duration for cariad. If this plan fails VW will be in deep... #IONAS #CleanMobility #eMobility #ElectricCars  #FutureMobility #Batteries #Automotive  #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousVehicles  #EV #Lithium #Innovation #Sustainability  #Recycling #Future #Energy #Efficiency #Technology #AVEVAI #TomTsogt 🔔👍

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Trying to measure “Innovation Strength” of OEMs in 2023 (!), and showing the top sellers in the BEV group - published today by Handelsblatt While I cannot change the Handelsblatt material and I find it really well done I suggest to call it “Electromobility Innovation Ranking” - see below *** why. A few details are needed. ➡️ The source of the ranking is the institute lead by Stefan Bratzel, Prof. Dr.: Center of Automotive Management (CAM) ➡️ the 2023 BEV Sales ranking on the right is straightforward ➡️ the column on the left is listing GEELY as leader for 2023 ➡️ interesting how neither Tesla or BYD took the top spot on the left, and where they are placed for 2023. ➡️ the long term ranking by innovation reads: 1 Tesla 2 Volkswagen Group 3 Geely 4 BYD 5 Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차) *** ➡️ Methodology for the 2023 ranking: CAM individually evaluated 512 innovations in electromobility for the past year alone that ended up in the sold product. Chinese manufacturers have developed 45 percent of these product and technology innovations and brought them to series production. German car manufacturers e.g. only have 20 percent. ➡️ Other ways to quantify - thank you Wim De Ketele: https://lnkd.in/ekW8c-7z I highly recommend the article in print and online at Handelsblatt: https://lnkd.in/e7bmZXPN #ww244 #technology #markets #innovation #future #strategy #ww520 #wgtp1

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🗞️ #reading_recommendation🗞️ #Cars are becoming more complex, and #repairs increasingly require specialized knowledge and (ALL)#DATA. An optimal data foundation is essential for proper repairs. ALLDATA Repair provides exactly that by offering access to the original data from vehicle manufacturers. This article from Verlag Kaufhold ATZ Media Solutions #FreieWerkstatt magazine delves into these challenges and ALLDATA Europe solutions https://lnkd.in/e_59E_Sz

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Rare Earth (RE) are now per se state owned in China. This effects 2/3 of the global magnet markets, which is de facto the market control for EVs. China shows now its teeth, as USA will ban Chinese passenger cars (expected tariff from 8/1: 100%) and Europe is threatening the same, but still in negotiations. This gives RE-free motors another boost. Any news of scaling these up? #mobility #sustainability #electricvehicle #chinabusiness #electricmotor

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The ADAS Experience 🚗🚶🏾💥🚗 https://lnkd.in/dSXDrKHv September 18 – 19, 2024 | Penzing, Germany 🇩🇪 At The ADAS Experience, the framework relevant for the development of safety-supporting driver assistance systems will be presented: Requirements, technical principles, development and release methods on the Theory Day in the conference hotel 🏨, followed by hands-on experience on the test track on the Demo Day 🚗. Various test scenarios will be performed and examples of how the test technology is best used will be shown live in the different test setups. This is what awaits you: 📋 The presentation of current and future requirements on emergency braking, evasion, and highly automated driving functions, as well as development strategies that lead to a robust system. 🗣️ Face to face talk with the people who set the framework for the development of safety assist functions: Legislative representatives, consumer protection organizations, OEM representatives, and suppliers of simulation and testing technologies. 🚘 Practical experience with various test setups, targets, driving robots, and control software on the Demo Day. #TheADASExperience #carhs #ADAS #SafetyTech #DriverAssistance #AutomatedDriving #TestTrack #TechConference #RoadSafety #Innovation #DemoDay

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How FINN wins customers and enhances OEM brands... 🌟 Thank you CAR Center Automotive Research for a great event in Bochum, where I got to speak on behalf of FINN and shed so light into how our product is enticing customers and enhancing the OEM brands, we work with. Here is a quick summary: --> The Digital Shelf FINN is the digital shelf for all-in vehicle usership and removes all physical hurdles from the decision-making process. --> Brand Awareness with FINN as a Service OEMs can utilise our platform to make their brand and product seen in the mobility space. --> #1 Sales Channel for EVs With 35% of FINNs fleet being EV, we are pushing electric mobility and are the number one choice for in hassle-free EV usership. --> Launch pad for new product New products and brands reach instant visibility on FINN.com and on the roads. -->New target group and no cannibalisation  We offer access to a new target group of first time “new car users” - 80% of our B2C customers did not drive a new car before FINN Thank you Prof. Dr. Helena Wisbert, Hans-Peter Ringer, Phil Pinsdorf and Nele Ludwig.

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Continental chooses our CONiX Testfleet Solution for the fleet management of test vehicles in the area of assisted and automated driving! The companies have been working together on the customized solution for the automotive supplier for almost three years. CONiX.tfs is now in use worldwide for Continental's test fleets. "The development of the CONiX Testfleet Solution represents more than just a collaboration between two companies. It is a prime example of synergy in action," explains Johann Führmann, Business Developer at b-plus automotive. "This cooperation brings many advantages for both project partners. Continental receives a tailor-made, individualized product that is precisely adapted to their specific needs. We at b-plus had the opportunity to incorporate Continental's extensive setup and far-reaching ADAS testing requirements into our software solution. The result is an unparalleled test fleet management solution that adds significant value to both companies and drives safety on the roads worldwide." Read the entire press release at https://lnkd.in/dkZsni4J #pioneeringnewmobility #bplus #continental #testfleet #fleetmanagement #cooperation #adas #adastesting #autonmousdriving #customization #testing #automotive

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From April 17 to 19, Kiekert CEO Jerome Debreu attended the annual congress of the AKJ Automotive Germany initiative on ‘Best Practices in der Supply Chain Automotive’ in Saarbrücken. Over 300 key personalities of the political, corporate and other major spheres of society followed the open, interesting and well-organized program of this unique event.    Mr Debreu took part in a panel discussion addressing the theme titled “Wirtschaftswunder: the hut is on fire !” ('Die Hütte brennt') and called for urgent changes in German and European industrial policies.    In this exchange with Prof. Dr. Klaus-J. Schmidt, Felix Kuhnert (PWC), Dr. Albrecht Köhler (Schaltbau Holding), Dirk Dreher (BMW) and Dr. Marcus Ewig (Rhenus Automotive), he reminded the audience that the automotive industry in Europe is suffering significantly, whereas in other parts of the world (United States and China), the industry was heavily supported and protected.    Only in Europe is it burdened with bureaucracy and political shortsightedness. Governments must establish reliable and stable long-term frameworks based on proven facts. Wishful thinking and generous ideals unfortunately play into the hands of competitors who act differently, do not apply the same market rules and discipline, and promote technologies that will at best represent a small proportion of the automotive market. Meanwhile, a long-standing European-wide economic pillar is being threatened and eroded. Bankruptcies of suppliers are increasing. So are transfers of activity and industrial locations out of Germany and Europe   Kiekert continues to prove that despite current adverse conditions that German manufacturing and engineering expertise is still a leading force in the automotive market and that duly selected operations in Germany can be profitable. Success has been and will be achieved through the development of innovation and intellectual property. Kiekert is thus committed to its headquarters in Heiligenhaus, where two production lines have been relocated. By 2030, a new headquarter site and an expanded production facility are to be built in Heiligenhaus. More on TV, take a look yourselves.

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: ONLINE PASSENGER CAR SALES HAVE NOT YET REALLY TAKEN OFF WITH MOST LEGACY OEMs. Tesla and other new OEMs, on the other hand, have been very successful with selling their vehicles online. German consultancy Berylls by AlixPartners has put together an interesting assessment for OEMs to better understand their situation and how to accelerate online sales. Here is also a link to Berylls by AlixPartners' excellent articles and reports: https://lnkd.in/gxj-DC7a #autosales #carsales #vehiclesales #vehicleregistrations #carmarket #newcarmarket #market #marketsegments #segments #segmentleaders #onlinesales #consumer #consumerbehavior #buyingbehavior #alternativeenergy #alternativeenergyvehicles #ev #evs #bev #bevs #electricvehicle #electricvehicles #electricmobility #emobility #greenmobility #sustainablemobility #urbanmobility #smartmobility #futuremobility #newmobility #mobility #automotive #automotiveengineering #automotivetechnology #automotiveindustry #innovation #technology #emissions #emissionscontrol #emissionsreduction #zeroemissions #zev #decarbonization #carloan #vehiclefinancing #carfinancing #carfinancing #autoloan #carleasing #interestrate #outlook #2024outlook #world #global

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„51.1%❗️ For the first time, more than half of the cars sold in China in July were electric.“ China is the largest auto market in the world. In 2023, approximately one out of every three vehicles sold globally was purchased in China „In the crucial Chinese car market, 97% now say their next car will be an electric vehicle. To put it bluntly: A storm is brewing for the German combustion engine fleet.“ #EV #climateactionnow

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#CAR Symposium and New #Mobility World Day Number One at Ruhrcongress Bochum: Interesting Intro Key Note from #KlausZellmer CEO of #Skoda Auto. Here’s a breakdown of some data he presented in one of his slides: - #BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle): 31% energy loss - #FuelCell: 74% energy loss - #ICE (Internal Combustion Engine): 80% energy loss - #EFuels: 87% energy loss #Skoda #BEV #Emobility #AutomotiveIndustry #ICE #Efuels #Batteries #KlausZellmer

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS IN GERMANY HAVE GROWN IN JUNE BY +7.3% YOY, IN H1 2024 BY +5.6% YOY. Here is the latest report from Germany's Kraftfahrt Bundesamt, which also includes commercial vehicles. BEVs suffered another major decline in June by -18.1% YOY, while in H1 BEV sales were down -16.4%. #autosales #carsales #vehiclesales #vehicleregistrations #carmarket #newcarmarket #market #marketsegments #segments #segmentleaders #consumer #consumerbehavior #buyingbehavior #ev #evs #bev #bevs #electricvehicle #electricvehicles #electricmobility #emobility #greenmobility #sustainablemobility #urbanmobility #smartmobility #futuremobility #newmobility #mobility #automotive #automotiveengineering #automotivetechnology #automotiveindustry #innovation #technology #commercialvehicle #commercialvehicles #truck #trucks #electrictrucks #bus #buses #electricbuses #van #vans #stepvan #deliveryvan #roadtransportation #freighttransportation #lastmile #lastmiledelivery #lastmilelogistics #emissions #emissionscontrol #emissionsreduction #zeroemissions #zev #decarbonization #H12024 #H12024results #outlook #2024outlook #germany #bundesrepublik #deutschland

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🔋 Exciting Insights from last week's Advanced Battery Power Conference There have been 2 days full of battery innovation and research at Münster with many talks, interesting speeches and high attendance numbers (>1,100). We FEV Europe GmbH had a stand at the booth and were able to hold many interesting discussions thanks to Bernd Hömberg, Prof. Martin Winter and Dirk Uwe Sauer. Here are my key findings: 📌 The most important prerequisites for EU competitiveness in the battery sector are low energy costs and industry funding. Current support from public authorities needs to be improved. In particular, EU research has made some gains in the development of solid-state battery cells, but CN consortia of cell suppliers will follow quickly 📌 Future cell formats will be mainly prismatic and cylindrical parallel, pouch with lower share 📌 Cell chemistry is evolving: LFP is further gaining traction; sodium-ion is becoming more interesting and NMC remains the choice for high energy applications. Interestingly, Solid-State technologies not have been in main focus beside the interest of the Chinese Suppliers forming a consortia… 📌 Main safety issues of last years due to thermal runaway / propagation are under control at system level, energy density vs. fast charging under discussion and cost reduction expected 📌 2nd life applications will be a niche; recycling and reprocessing will play an important role at the end of a battery product's life as customers in all sectors expect best performance 📌 Recycling is complex and not yet standardized, overcapacity is expected in the EU, but with little know-how; we can assume that the cost of battery cells will have to be increased in the future due to recycling, which will affect the attractiveness of the technologies; with the greatest negative impact on LFP, as the recycling of LFP is complex and the recycled raw materials are of low value 📌 the European gigafactories are starting operations, but initially see themselves as (fast) followers of the established suppliers => Battery production remains a challenge 📌 CO2 footprint of Li-Ion batteries is decreasing further to already <30kg CO2 / kWh with using renewable energy     Further I had the honor to lead a session for "battery application" together with Jörg Huslage with four interesting presentations 1️⃣ "Premium Platform Electric (PPE): development of superior charging performance" by Bernhard Rieger 2️⃣ "Battery-in-the cloud for modelbased adaptive control strategies" by Dr. Gerald Rämisch 3️⃣ "Safety Requirements of Stationary Energy Storage Systems for the North American Market" by Juergen Boeck 4️⃣ "Application Driven Differences in Design and Operation of Large-Scale Batteries" by Susanne Lehner 🙏 Thanks to all participants, speakers and organizers for the great event! #Battery #cell #fev

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🚀 The Future of Automated Driving: World’s first fit for purpose certification of an ADS simulation software 🚀 Automotive Artificial Intelligence (AAI) GmbH wanted to establish the trustworthiness of its ReplicaR virtual test platform (VTP) for automated driving systems (ADS). TÜV SÜD supported AAI with its novel certification procedure, the Virtual Validation Readiness Index (VIVALDI), and demonstrated that ReplicaR is ready for virtual ADS validation. 🌍 This groundbreaking achievement is the first successful fit for purpose certification of an ADS simulation test platform worldwide! 🥇 👉 Read more about our customer project and how our expertise is driving innovation in the automotive industry: https://lnkd.in/e86cYc9R #tuvsud #FutureOfMobility #AutonomousDriving #AutomotiveAI #AutomatedDrivingSystem

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: MARCH 2024 PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS DECLINED IN EUROPE BY -5.2% VS MARCH 2023, Q1 REGISTRATIONS STILL UP +4.4%. All major markets saw their registrations decline last month, led by Germany's market which nosedived by -6.2%. EV market shares in March: HEV: 29% (+12.6% vs March 2023) PHEV: 7.1% (-6.5 vs March 2023) BEV: 13% (-11.3% vs March 2023) Below is the latest report from the European Automobile Manufacturers'​ Association (ACEA). #autosales #carsales #vehiclesales #vehicleregistrations #carmarket #newcarmarket #market #marketsegments #segments #segmentleaders #consumer #consumerbehavior #buyingbehavior #market #marketshare #alternativeenergy #alternativeenergyvehicles #ev #evs #bev #bevs #electricvehicle #electricvehicles #electricmobility #emobility #greenmobility #sustainablemobility #urbanmobility #smartmobility #futuremobility #newmobility #mobility #automotive #automotiveengineering #automotivetechnology #automotiveindustry #innovation #technology #emissions #emissionscontrol #emissionsreduction #zeroemissions #zev #decarbonization #q12024 #q12024results #outlook #2024outlook #europe #europeanunion #eurozone

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📖 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗠𝗭 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲. Daimler Buses GmbH and BMZ Poland, a leading battery systems expert within the BMZ Holding group, have joined forces in a strategic partnership to drive innovation in zero-emission bus transport. This collaboration combines Daimler's expertise in bus manufacturing with BMZ's advanced lithium-ion battery technology. Together, they are developing the next-generation e-bus batteries, promising increased energy density, longer range, and superior cycle life. Customers of Daimler Buses will soon benefit from these advancements, expected to hit the market by the middle of the decade. This partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable public transport in Europe, with Daimler's clear e-roadmap pointing to a future where electrically powered buses dominate the landscape. #zeroemission #Daimler #lithium #battery #bus #transport

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Detailed BEV Analysis of the Top 6 Automotive Groups (Q1–Q3 2024) 🚗⚡   📊 Want more insights? This analysis offers just a small glimpse into the in-depth findings of our Electromobility Report 2024, which provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Germany and on a global scale.   The full report is available in English and German ($): https://lnkd.in/e9ENmkFz   Key Insights from the Analysis   ➡Volkswagen - With 89.631 BEVs sold, Volkswagen leads the German market. - Top-selling models include the Skoda Enyaq (16.602 sales), the VW ID.3 (16.322) and the Cupra Born (10.941). Pricing structure (volume-weighted): - Entry-level price: €47.862 - Average price: €57.393 - Top variants: €66.926 ➡ BMW Group With 35.315 BEVs sold, BMW remains a strong player in the German market. Best-selling models include the BMW iX1 (8.786) and the BMW i4 (7.228). Pricing structure: - Entry-Level price: €55.859 - Top variants: €70.443   ➡ Mercedes-Benz 23.060 BEVs sold, with key models like the EQA (7.823 sales) and the EQB (5.021 sales). Pricing structure: - Entry-Level price: €61.087 - Top variants go as high as €89.076   ➡ Tesla The Tesla Model Y leads individual model sales with 23.612 units sold. Tesla continues to assert itself as a pioneer in the EV market, even in a competitive landscape.   ➡ Hyundai and Stellantis Hyundai recorded 18.366 BEV sales, while Stellantis delivered a solid 17.805 units. These manufacturers position themselves competitively with a diverse model range and attractive pricing.   📩 Subscribe to "AutomotiveCOMPASS": Stay ahead of the latest automotive trends with exclusive insights and data-driven analysis from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM): https://lnkd.in/ehGCnrzK #Electromobility #ElectricVehicles #EVMarket #AutomotiveIndustry #EVInsights #Innovation

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