Volkswagen's software subsidiary Cariad and autos supplier Bosch have formed a partnership to develop software for automated driving to use in Volkswagen's passenger vehicles, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
The software will enable so-called 'Level 2' autonomous driving - consisting of hands-free driving in cities, rural areas and on the motorway - as well as a 'Level 3' system that takes over all driving functions on the motorway.
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For people who feel indecisive about what color vehicle to buy, this German automaker may have the solution. The BMW Flow electric SUV concept can change hues at the press of a button, going from white to gray or black and back again in moments. Relying on E Ink, the electronic paper technology used in e-readers, the effect is startling even if it can't go beyond shades of gray.
Energy prices fell 3,1% in December, adding to the 6,2% decline in November. Non-energy prices, on the other hand, jumped 1,3 %.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Vision EQXX research car, a luxury electric vehicle with efficiency at the forefront. The prototype has a range of more than 1,000 kilometres on a single battery charge, which equates to consumption of less than 10 kWh of energy per 100 kilometres. VISION EQXX demonstrates precisely what will make an electric vehicle a Mercedes-Benz in the future, with lightweight design, battery innovations and new materials.
Energy prices retreated 6,4% in November, the largest monthly decline since April 2020. Prices however remain 110% higher than one year earlier.
As a result of the EV boom, the Tesla Model 3 topped the European model rankings in September, with 24,600 registered units – a 2.6% market share. This is both first time that an EV has led the market and the first time that a vehicle manufactured outside of Europe has occupied the top spot.
Due to the success of these two models, Tesla leads the BEV market with a share of 24%, ahead of the Volkswagen Group with 22%, Stellantis with 13%, and Hyundai-Kia with almost 11%. Tesla also registered more new cars than established brands including Fiat, Nissan or Seat.