Automotive

BMW starts production of battery cell samples in Parsdorf. The new round cells are to be used in the Neue Klasse models from 2025.

Porsche has presented the 911 GT3 R rennsport in California. The strictly limited-edition circuit car is based on the new 911 GT3 R of the 992 generation.

Infineon and Eatron have announced a partnership. Together, they want to develop an AI-based battery management solution for the automotive sector.

Tesla wants to produce the planned entry-level model for 25,000 euros at its European plant in Grünheide near Berlin. This was announced by Elon Musk during a visit to Grünheide.

Skoda has unveiled the fourth generation of the Superb. In addition to three petrol engines, two diesel versions and an improved plug-in hybrid drive are available.

Daimler Truck presents the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 long-haul truck. The e-truck is scheduled to go into series production at the end of 2024.

For OEMs and suppliers, software-defined vehicles play a key role in their corporate strategy. However, complexity and costs are still obstacles to the scaling of SDVs.

Volkswagen has revised the ID.4 and ID.5 models. In addition to the new operating concept, the Pro and GTX versions get the MEB rear-axle drive APP550.