Audi AG, IN-Campus Technology Park GmbH (Ingolstadt) Audi's R&D location, responsible for hardware and software (Cariad) development. Includes Vehicle Safety Center (AFZ) and Test Center with proving grounds. - Software development by Cariad for Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform for Audi and Porsche's EVs. - Total employees: 1,400 - Number of employees of Vehicle Safety Center (AFZ): 100 (as of 2023) - Established in 2023 - Investment: ...

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form competencies, the Group will invest around EUR 800 million into a new R&D facility in Wolfsburg, where the core of the SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) and its modules will be designed. The SSP will significantly reduce complexity over time. As the successor of MQB, MSB, MLB, as well as MEB and PPE, it will extend the consolidation from three ICE-platforms to two BEV-platforms, to finally one unified architecture for the whole product portfol...

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ill be affected from August 22-26; Kassel, where some segments of transmission and exhaust production will stop from August 25-29; Salzgitter, where some segments of engine production will cease from August 24-30; and Brunswick, where some segments of chassis components and plastic parts will be stopped from August 22-29. On August 24 VW announced that it had settled with 2 suppliers over a dispute that resulted in 6 plants shutting down operatio...

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he Audi Q3 and Q5. As of 2018, Audi Hungaria will also be responsible for production of the Audi Q3 compact SUV, which will continue to be produced in Martorell, Spain. On 31 May SEAT announced the launch of new Ibiza in Martorell, Spain. The fifth generation of the SEAT Ibiza, that made its debut appearance at the last Geneva International Motor Show and just finished the International Press Presentation, will go on sale in June 2017. On Jun 26,...

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reducing production of the ID.4 compact electric crossover. Volkswagen is adjusting production based on market demand after ID.4 sales slumped 65% in the second quarter. VW had already cut ID.4 production earlier this year after it lost eligibility for the USD 7,500 federal EV tax credit due to stepped up requirements for domestic sourcing of battery components. As a result of the latest slowdown, 160 employees will be furloughed starting in lat...

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he Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen Group Technology contributes around 40 percent of the total value added – including a completely new, highly efficient electric drive generation for the ID.7, Volkswagen's new flagship. Since September 2020, Volkswagen Group Technology has already equipped more than 580,000 MEB vehicles of the Group with high-tech components, making it one of the largest suppliers in the world of e-mobility. Product...

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, Aluminum die-casting parts Audi's plant, VW Group - Number of employees: over 700 (as of March 2025) - Production Output:   2024: approximately 15 million automotive parts   2023: approximately 17 million automotive parts - Established in 2013 Audi upgrades Ingolstadt plant for Q6 e-tron PPE platform production Audi to expand production at Munchsmunster plant in Germany Audi production at Munchsmunster in full operation Audi opened i...

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igital business models in and around the vehicle. - Number of employees world wide: over 5,000 (as of 2024) - Established in 2020 - Cariad, located in the In-Campus, is developing premium software and electronics architecture for Audi and Porsche models based on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The Automated Driving Alliance, in collaboration with Bosch, is also situated here. - R&D locations: in Germany (Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Stuttgar...

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Porsche AG, Leipzig Plant Cayenne (2002-2017), Cayenne S E-Hybrid (PHV) (2010-2017), Panamera (2009-), Panamera S E-Hybrid (PHV) (2013-), Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (PHV) (2020-), Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (PHV) (2020-), Macan (2013-), EV E-Macan (PPE platform) (2024-), EV SUV K1 (SSP platform) (2027-planning); Porsche Panamera/Macan/Cayenne's body shells（Production and coating) (2016-)； Porsche's passenger car and SUV assembly plant, Porsche Leipzi...

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de 2029. Volkswagen is also planning to sell nearly 6 million hybrid vehicles by 2029. About 20 million of the e-vehicles planned through 2029 will be based on the Group’s Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). Most of the remaining 6 million vehicles will be based on the High Performance Platform (PPE). E-vehicles are scheduled to be made outside Germany by the company’s plants in Mlada Boleslav, Chattanooga, Foshan and Anting. Others will be ...

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r Delta is gradually returning to normal, SAIC Motor manufactured more than 200,000 vehicles from June 1 to 18, an increase of about 30% year-over-year. On July 3, SAIC-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the A5L Sportback coupe. The PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based A5L Sportback is equipped with Audi’s E³ 1.2 electronic and electrical architecture, MHEV plus technology, and Quattro intelligent 4WD system. Powered by a 200kW/400Nm ...

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s of the vehicle have features such as Travel Assist, Side Assist, and Traffic Sign Recognition. On November 19, SAIC Audi unveiled Q5 e-tron, its first luxury battery electric SUV, at the Auto Guangzhou 2021. The vehicle is now available for preorders. The rear-drive version of the vehicle is equipped with an electric motor which has a maximum power output of 150kW and a peak torque of 310Nm. It supports a CLTC cruising range of 560km. This ver...

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ccording to multiple press releases and BYD’s official account, on January 5, BYD held a brand and technology launch for its new Yangwang high-end sub-brand. At the launch, Yangwang officially unveiled the U8, its first flagship off-road SUV, and the U9 electric sports car. The two models are equipped with independent wheel-side motors in the four wheels, which is called the “Yisifang” technology by BYD and is truly capable of 360-degree st...

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trix (MEB) platform. Under the E/E Architecture technical collaboration, XPeng and Volkswagen Group have established Project House in Guangzhou and Hefei for engineers from both parties to work closely together and accelerate the development process for E/E Architecture. The first vehicle model equipped with the jointly developed E/E Architecture is expected to be put into production within 24 months. From 2026, all all-electric vehicles of the V...

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th its own body and paint shops in Leipzig. On March 18, Volkswagen announced that it will produce the complete next-generation Panamera in Leipzig. Since its market introduction in 2009, body shells for the Panamera have been produced and painted at the Volkswagen plant in Hannover before being shipped to Leipzig for final assembly. The Leipzig plant has secured land for plant expansion. On March 18, Volkswagen announced that it will start produ...

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ill invest around EUR 2 billion to produce Volkswagen’s unified cell for the volume segment at its gigafactory in Lower Saxony from 2025. Development, planning and control of the battery production will also be brought together in Salzgitter. Volkswagen AG also plans the synergies of the electric PPE architecture will be harnessed for the premium segment with two Porsche models in Leipzig. With regard to electrifying the Neckarsulm plant, it wa...

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length, it will offer a similar luggage capacity as the Scala. The "Estate" will be a 4.70-meter-long model, the brand's first all-electric estate car. The "Estate" BEV will be introduced in 2026. The largest of Skoda's future BEVs will be the "Space". It will be 4.90 meters long and round off the upper end of the portfolio. On April 25, Skoda Auto announced that it is focused on enhancing sustainability in vehicle production and in its supply ch...

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erence. Include the second-phase project of a 5G intelligent transportation demonstration zone was launched. The demonstration zone was jointly created by the Jiading District government, SAIC Motor, Huawei and China Mobile. In the second-phase project, the district will build intelligent roads equipped with holographic perception and digital devices within its jurisdiction. Additionally, the district plans to start the operation of SAIC Motor's ...

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s are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine mated to a seven-speed S-tronic DCT. Four types are with the "quattro" all-wheel-drive system and the remaining two with a front-wheel-drive system. FAW VW announced that its minor-changed new "Magotan" will be put on the market. The new model is equipped with a turbo engine "TSI" mated to a dual clutch-type "DSG" automatic transmission. The B-class sedan comes with four types. Sales prices are 226...

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Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. PPE (Premium Platform Electric) based EV Q6L e-tron (eQ5, 2024-), EV Q6L e-tron Sportback (eQ6, 2024-), EV E6L Lim (2024-planning), EV A6 e-tron (2024-), EV A6L e-tron (2025-planning); High Voltage Battery (2024-); Audi FAW NEV plant (Changchun City, Jilin Province), starts production in December 2024 Production Capacity (year): High Voltage Battery 150,000 units / year - The project covers a total area of 2....

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