Volkswagen Using Computer Vision To Increase Production Efficiency
Volkswagen, as the title notes, is using “Computer Vision” to increase manufacturing efficiency at its factories. What is Computer Vision? Here’s how Volkswagen summarizes it:
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Audi Shines In Transition Month In Germany — Charts
With the German auto market slowly recovering from the pandemic-related lockdown, dropping just 50% year over year (YoY) in May, the local plugin market stepped up the growth pace last month, having registered 12,333 units, up 56% YoY.
VW e-Golf #1 In May In Netherlands, Tesla Model 3 Leader In 2020
With the Netherlands overall market dropping 53% year over year (YoY), the local plugin vehicle market also once again slipped into red, dropping 28% YoY in May to 2,023 plugin registrations.
German Automaker Paradigms
It is true that an electric motor alone does not allow a huge differentiation like we experience it with the combustion engine but the real BEV drive train is the combination of the battery with the electric motor, braking system, Software, Inverter and not the electric motor alone.
Plug-In Vehicles = 8.5% Market Share In Germany In April
Despite the Covid-related lockdown that sent the overall German auto market down 61% year over year (YoY) in April, the German plugin market grew 33% last month, having registered 10,253 units.
Tesla Model S P100D & Porsche Taycan Turbo S Drag Racing Again!
Porsche Taycan has emerged as the Tesla Model S arch rival when it comes to performance on the race track, be it in a straight line or circuits like the Nürburgring and the Laguna Seca.
Kia Niro EV #1 In Covid-19 Impacted Dutch Market
With the Netherlands escaping a full lockdown, the economic slowdown hasn’t been as devastating as in other markets, with the overall market dropping just 53%.
ABB Uses Involvement In Formula E To Drive Battery & Charging Technology Forward
ABB is a title sponsor of Formula E electric car racing, which gives it a front row seat for improvements in battery and EV charging technology.
Porsche Taycan Has Much More Range Than EPA Says — 300+ Mile Porsche Taycan 4S…
A contributor for AutoBlog has driven the Porsche Taycan 4S on a test loop and says it has over 200 miles of range — nearly 50% more than the EPA estimate.
Patent Filing Reveals The Next Porsche Plug-In Hybrid Hypercar — Maybe
Recent patent drawings unearthed by Dutch website Auto Visie reveal what is believed to be the next hybrid supercar from Porsche. The new car bears a striking resemblance to the “917 Living Legend” concept car (shown below) that debuted last year — and it looks like it could arrive just in time to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 917’s historic win at the 24 hours of LeMans.
