stem achieves a weight reduction of 25% to 30% compared to conventional systems, while also reducing the effective braking distance. In January 2021, ZF announced that ZF's brake control solution will be standard equipment on VW's electric vehicles (EVs) ID.3, ID.4 and VW Group's vehicles using the MEB platform. The new brake system, with an optimized software interface, can be connected to VW systems and also supports driver assistance functions...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

rrently comprises 15 million vehicles. With 41 new models (not SDVs) coming into the market from 2025, this number is expected to grow by six million vehicles per year for the coming years.   Currently there are around 300 million car backend requests per day.   For electric vehicles based on the MEB platform, such as the VW ID-series and MQB evo vehicles a new cloud backend, the CDP/ODP 1.5 has been implemented.   The motivation for this chan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Architecture, Software, Battery, and Group Mobility) will be shared among the Core, Progressive, and Sport Luxury passenger car brand groups and the truck division.   Regarding architectures, J1 was co-developed by Porsche and Audi and is used in their high-performance electric vehicles (EVs). The MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) focuses on high volume EVs such as the ID. 4, while PPE (Premium Platform Electric) covers a wide range of vehicle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/10

e the e-Golf, e-Lavida, e-Bora, and Audi Q2L. Output shaft peak torque 310Nm Weight 89kg Gear Fixed gear ratio Drive mode Rear-wheel drive Dual clutch - Hydraulic circuit - Figure 3.2: APP310 series motor technical specifications (©Volkswagen) The APP310 is a product for VW's MEB platform that integrates electronic control, motor, and transmission by adopting a 3-in-1 structure electric drive technology. Mass production sta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/28

Collaboration (“Master Agreement”) which solidifies both parties’ commitment to jointly develop industry-leading E/E architecture technology. VW will devote all its efforts to the development of its CEA (China Electronic Architecture), an E/E architecture for the CMP (China Main Platform) and MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) platforms to be produced by VW in China. Starting in 2026, all BEVs released by the VW brand in China will be equi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05

utomatic winding of rectangular cross-section wires in coil winding machines to avoid the welding and coating processes, and if the cost reduction benefit is large enough, it may become more widely used. OEM Country Plant Products Volkswagen, VW Group Germany Kassel Plant Drive motors (2013~), MEB Base ­+ drive systems (e-Drive) (2019~), electric drive transmissions Audi, SEAT, VW Group Hungary Győr Plant Drive motors (2018~), electric g...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/05

odels equipped with a new ZF system were launched in the market. 4WS (4-wheel steering) became popular in Japanese cars in the 1980s. Later, with the spread of ESC (Electronic Stability Control), which independently controls the brakes on the four wheels, 4WS was discontinued, but is now making a comeback in some luxury cars. Since steering is more effective than braking in controlling driving stability at high speeds, the Lexus Dynamic Handling ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/08

oduce new EV models in 2024 include the E-Tourneo/E-Transit Courier, an EV version of the compact MPV/van, and the Puma Gen-E, an EV version of the B-segment crossover SUV Puma. The first EV model to be released will be the the new mid-size crossover electric SUV Explorer EV, which is based on VW's MEB platform. In 2025, the company plans to introduce a new sports electric crossover as the second model to use VW's MEB platform.   Ford has partne...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

estern Europe. The anticipated fall in Europe comes from the Ford Fiesta that ended production at the Cologne, Germany plant in mid-2023, as the group made the decision to discontinue the low-selling model. Instead, the automaker will begin to produce EVs at the plant that will ride on VW Group’s MEB platform, starting this year.Suzuki GroupOur projections for 2024 indicate that output is expected to maintain a similar level, reflecting a modes...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/26

Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.4 (Germany) Mk1 / E21 2022 Veoneer Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.4 (Germany) Mk1 / E21 2021 ZF / Autoliv Autoliv JSS iSi Automotive Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.5 (Germany) Mk1 / E39 2022 ZF iSi Automotive Veoneer Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.7 (Germany) Mk1 / MEB 2023 Autoliv/ZF Autoliv Autoliv Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.Buzz (Germany) Mk1 2022 Autoliv Autoliv Autoliv Volkswagen Volkswagen Taigo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/25

stem achieves a weight reduction of 25% to 30% compared to conventional systems, while also reducing the effective braking distance. In January 2021, ZF announced that ZF's brake control solution will be standard equipment on VW's electric vehicles (EVs) ID.3, ID.4 and VW Group's vehicles using the MEB platform. The new brake system, with an optimized software interface, can be connected to VW systems and also supports driver assistance functions...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/14

esented as PowerCo and Group Components.   BEV-Platform Scalable and comprehensive BEV-Platform (© CTI Symposium Germany 2023 organized by CTI - Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH; Slide: © Volkswagen Group Components)   Volkswagen Group will replace the MEB platform with a new SSP platform that integrates the MEB and PPE platforms. E-Drive（© CTI Symposium Germany 2023、主催：CTI - Car Tr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/07

ue to start in early 2024 through participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers in California and Nevada. Also making its North American debut was a prototype of the new all-electric G-Class.   Volkswagen   VW's big news at CES 2024 was that it is integrating ChatGPT into its vehicles. Current MEB and MQB evo models from VW Group brands that use the IDA voice assistant will have access to automotive-grade ChatGPT integration via Cerence Chat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/02

Chinese Market Q4 2023: Mercedes-Benz and BMW establish charging JV Geely and Changan partner with NIO on Battery Swapping Summary Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q4 2023) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q4 2023) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q4 2023) VW Anhui MEB plant (Source: Volkswagen Group China)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on January 11, 2024, that new vehicle sales (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/01

Pune. At present, SAVWIPL has not launched any electric vehicle in India. However, it is studying the Indian market readiness for electric cars from Volkswagen Group.   Partnership with Mahindra   In 2022, Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) announced a partnership to explore the use of MEB electric components for Mahindra's new “Born Electric Platform”. Later, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and the Volkswagen Group expanded the p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/28

fication and futuristic technologies, Mahindra has announced several partnerships in the last two or three years, details of some of the major agreements are below. Partner Scope of partnership Volkswagen Group To equip its Born Electric Platform and purpose-built electric platform INGLO with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. The scope included parts like, electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. Qualcomm Techn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/28

its Mlada Boleslav Plant in the Czech Republic. High-voltage traction batteries for PHVs by Skoda as well as the group brands Audi, SEAT, and Volkswagen, have been produced since September 2019. In May 2022, Skoda launched the production of battery systems for EVs based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB (Modular Electric Toolkit) platform. Another MEB assembly line will be operational in 2023, increasing its total production volume to 2,300 units ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/14

h the product are the e-Golf, e-Lavida, e-Bora, and Audi Q2L. Output shaft peak torque 310Nm Weight 89kg Gear Fixed gear ratio Drive mode Rear-wheel drive Dual clutch - Hydraulic circuit - Table 3.19: APP310 series motor technical specifications   The APP310 is a product for VW's MEB platform that integrates electronic control, motor, and transmission by adopting a 3-in-1 structure electric drive technology. Mass production sta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/09

antity to quality was seen with the replacement of CEO Herbert Diess by Oliver Blume. In June 2023, in a presentation to investors, the 14 brands were divided into 4 segments: "Core", "Progressive", "Luxury Sport", and "Truck". As opposed to their current PPE luxury car platform and the high-volume MEB Plus platform, with the introduction of the SSP platform as planned in 2026, fixed costs will be reduced and planned investments will be made towa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

olfsburg-based company showcased the strategic direction of the entire VW Group in vehicle architecture, battery and charging technology, software, and mobility solutions. The company emphasized its plans to introduce two new platforms: the PPE (for the premium and luxury segments) in 2024, and the MEB+ in 2025 as the next steps in the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) transition. By 2027, Volkswagen intends to launch eleven new fully electric model...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/18