nd the U.S. as governments reduce support for BEVs and consumers continue to worry about patchy charging networks. VW is studying adding range extenders to its high-selling SUVs and sedans. The company has already incorporated range extender specifications into its future Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) for electric cars. “Whether and when this technology will be introduced in Europe and the U.S. depends on customer demand,” the company said....

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

VW-Rivian JV advances SDV zonal architecture as winter testing begins from Q1 2026 On November 12, Volkswagen Group announced that its joint venture (JV) “Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” (RV Tech) is making good progress on a modern zonal architecture for future software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Volkswagen plans to use the SDV architecture in its upcoming SSP-based EVs. Rivian will use the JV’s technology for future models such as...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant recognized as major supplier of U.S.-produced stampings On September 16, Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant (SSP) was recognized by the city of Sterling Heights as it marked its 60th anniversary. Opened in 1965, SSP spans 2.74 million square feet and has more than 1,500 UAW-represented employees, making it one of the largest stamping plants in the world.  The facility houses advanced high-speed stamping a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

reduced complexity, and enhanced efficiency, while over-the-air updates and a user-focused design philosophy is expected to improve the overall ownership experience. Döllner did not reveal which Audi models will debut the Rivian-based software, but they will likely use Volkswagen Group's upcoming SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) modular architecture as their foundation.  (multiple sources on September 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

optimized based on the same technology and software architecture." It all starts with the upcoming affordable MEB-based VW Every1, which will use an off-the-shelf version of the zonal architecture, and then trickle into newly-released models based on the Volkswagen Group Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) architecture. The SSP is an 800-volt architecture, unlike the Rivian R2, which uses a 400-volt architecture. Reports suggest an electric Audi A3 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ware architecture while leveraging local partnerships in China and the U.S. We expect CARIAD to break even between 2026 and 2027. For the Rivian joint venture, we aim to launch the ID.1 in 2027, followed by higher-segment models like Scouts and other Volkswagen Group products in 2028. Regarding the SSP platform, different levels will roll out, with some starting earlier and others in 2029. With Xpeng, we're more advanced, planning to introduce tw...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

ith a base price under EUR 25,000. Volkswagen reaffirmed Wolfsburg’s central role in its electric transition. With Golf production moving to Mexico, the plant will adopt new technologies, preparing to manufacture the next-generation electric Golf and the high-volume electric T-Roc on the upcoming SSP platform. The company also outlined its strategic roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, expansion, and leadership in sustainable mobility. By 2027...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

s of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand: In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production lines from four to two. The electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture will be produced at the plant by the end of the decade. As part of this realignment, around 4,000 jobs will be cut by 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

narios can be defined in CANoe to stimulate the DuT. The messages from the simulated stations are then signed with the AT certificates from the Security Manager. The Certificate Explorer in CANoe provides in-depth analysis of received certificates, displaying key details such as Application IDs and SSP bits for the individual permissions of V2X services or the validity period. Important details about the certificates are also shown in the Trace w...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

c vehicles (EVs). Volkswagen will invest up to USD 5 billion, USD 3 billion of which will go to Rivian and USD 2 billion in the joint venture, with investments based on meeting “certain milestones.” The new Rivian and Volkswagen JV is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024. VW’s next-gen SSP platform, which is expected to use software from the Rivian partnership, is not expected until 2029. (Bundeskartellamt press release and multiple ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/30

onsemi to supply SiC technology-based solutions to VW Group On July 18, ON Semiconductor Corporation (onsemi) signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group (VW Group) to supply a complete power box solution as a part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), which utilizes silicon carbide-based technologies, making it suitable for all vehicle types. The power box solution based on the EliteSiC M3e MOSFETs ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/22

curate flow measurements for industrial applications. Elmos Laser Driver and SPAD Imager combine to create a robust LiDAR system, offering a cost-effective solution for intelligent near-field sensing. The new compact Elmos LiDAR Cam enhances solid-state LiDAR capabilities. With pressure sensors and SSP ICs, brake-by-wire systems achieve greater precision and flexibility, enabling better control and faster reaction times compared to traditional sy...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/10

nably reaching a return on sales of 6.5% to safeguard investments in future technologies and jobs, and to be able to achieve it, VW plans to improve earnings by around EUR 10 bn in 2026).   3. Investment    What are your biggest individual investment packages for 2024? What will be the impact of SSP development in the following years? -  CFO & COO Arno Antlitz: We have projects that will run from 3 to 4 years and that are included in the EUR...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

he year, manufactured alongside its ICE counterpart in the Leipzig facility. The product upgrade of the 911 is planned for early summer including a high-performance hybrid drive. Future plans include an all-electric 718 and Cayenne, with an expansion upwards into a new all-electric SUV based on the SSP Sport platform developed by Porsche. The company aims to incorporate more environmentally friendly materials, like in the interior of the all-elec...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/13

Volkswagen to realign “New Mobility” and “Technical Development” divisions On January 29, Volkswagen Group announced that the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand’s “New Mobility” and “Technical Development” (TE) divisions will be brought together with effect from April 1, 2024.  All development activities for future technologies and vehicle architectures (MEB and SSP) have already been bundled in the Technical Development” divisi...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

at it would develop a new high-energy facility in Fullerton, California, to expand its EV battery development and production capabilities in the U.S. The Fullerton facility will be dedicated to testing and producing next-generation EV battery packs as Mullen plans to convert to solid-state polymer (SSP) battery packs from lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. In December 2023, Mullen will begin calibration of SSP battery BMS for integration wit...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/16

ith a new all-electric SUV for the A segment starting in 2026. It will also continue producing the Golf and the new Tiguan generation, including the Tiguan Allspace successor from 2025. Rather than building a new plant in Wolfsburg Warmenau, the plan is to integrate new electric models based on the SSP architecture into existing structures at the main plant. The iconic Golf will transition to electric under the SSP platform. The Trinity vehicle p...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/03

ch.The MEB+ platform, set for launch in 2025, promises a 10% boost in range and efficiency, acceleration under 5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, and fast charging in under 20 minutes thanks to the unified cell with Cell2Pack technology.Volkswagen Group is transitioning to the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) as the future backbone for integrated electric and electronic architecture, targeting standardization and cost reduction including R&D costs by a...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

so realigning its technology platforms to enhance the customer experience and increase profitability. The 4 key technological areas are platform architectures, battery, software, and mobility services. In terms of architectures, there is a clear path for the establishment of the group-wide platform SSP. As early as 2024, the new PPE and the second generation MEB+ will be used as competitive architectures. CARIAD is being structured as a lean inte...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

mprehensive upgrades in the history of Porsche. The updates to the third-generation model include three further-developed plug-in hybrids with greater ranges.Porsche is also planning to expand its product portfolio upwards with an all-electric SUV positioned above the Cayenne. Based on the platform SSP Sport developed by Porsche, the new vehicle concept is designed to offer strong performance and automated driving functions.It is also working tow...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/13