31 Jul 2023

Volkswagen Group Publishes Third Responsible Raw Materials Report

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="88263"] Annual report on progress in transparency and risk mitigation in raw material supply chains   Focus on human rights risks by the appointment of a new Human Rights Officer Highlights in 2022: Joining the “Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance” (IRMA), the “Leather Working Group” (LWG) and “The Copper Mark” advisory council  This year’s Responsible Raw Materials Report focuses on adjustments to the existing man...
14 Jul 2023

Recovering High-tech Metals from Electronic Waste: Audi Environmental Foundation Funds Research into Recycling Process

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="87906"] Scalable recycling process for strategic metals will facilitate recoveryMining project at the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology focuses on developing a versatile “tweezer technology” for the selective extraction of indium, gallium, and tin Rüdiger Recknagel, Director of the Audi Environmental Foundation: “The project is an important contribution to establishing more resource cycles” [source: Audi AG] The Audi ...
13 Jul 2022

Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood Materials to Create Supply Chain for EV Battery Recycling

Our take: One of the most common critiques and concerns surrounding the oncoming shift to electromobility is consideration of end-of-lifecycle batteries and whether or not this means greater waste or savings through efficiencies realized in recycling and re-use. Volkswagen Group of America, including Audi, have announced a big step today in their maneuver to establish a recycling program domestically here in the USA to set in place a solution ahead of the arrival of a considerably wider mix...
16 Jun 2022

Second-Life Use: Audi e-tron Battery Modules Power Electrify Rickshaws in India

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72954"] source: Audi AG Audi Environmental Foundation goes into third project phase with non-profit start-up Nunam: Battery modules from Audi e-tron test vehicles electrify rickshaws in India Target group, women: Rickshaws to enable economic participation and provide a safe means of transportation Timo Engler Head of Training Automotive Engineering / Logistics at the Neckarsulm site: “Our team of trainees benefits from the intercultur...
Thu, Jun 16 , 2022 Bill
8 Jun 2022

An Ideal Basis for Planning: Range Display in Audi Electric Cars Gives a Reliable Picture

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72657"] source: Audi AG Numerous variables ensure realistic calculation of remaining range More precision with the e-tron route planner: Topology analysis, traffic data, or predictive driving speeds Time-optimized arrivals: HPC charging infrastructure minimizes charging times Whether you’re driving around the corner, commuting to work, or going on vacation: When you’re on the road in an electric car, reliable range indications ...
Wed, Jun 08 , 2022 Bill
12 Jan 2022

Second Life for EV Batteries: Audi and RWE Build New Type of Energy Storage System in Herdecke

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67815"] source: Audi AG Pilot project has storage capacity of around 4.5 megawatt hours Trial operation started in November 2021 Innovative concept increases operating voltage and cuts costs Audi and RWE are breaking new ground together to drive the energy revolution forward – RWE has brought an energy storage facility on stream in Herdecke, Germany, that uses used lithium-ion batteries from Audi electric cars. With the...
Wed, Jan 12 , 2022 Bill
27 Oct 2021

Audi is Establishing a High-Voltage Battery Development at the Neckarsulm Site

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="65541"] source: Audi AG Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development: “expanding skills in strategically important components of e-mobility” The Technical Development unit is becoming a center of competency for high-voltage energy storage systems Settling a battery center in Neckarsulm by 2023 and training programs for employees Audi is expanding its development of high-voltage batteries and banking ...
Wed, Oct 27 , 2021 Bill
25 May 2019

Audi Opens Battery Storage Unit on Berlin EUREF Campus

source: Audi AG 1.9 MWh storage unit consisting of used lithium-ion batteries is being connected to the grid Germany’s largest multi-use storage unit compensates for fluctuations in the grid and optimizes energy supply Real-life laboratory indicates potential for energy transition Audi is electrifying the capital: In the context of the Formula E guest performance in Berlin, the brand with the four rings has opened up Germany’s largest multi-use storage unit on the ...
Sat, May 25 , 2019 Bill