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The next generation of battery cells? Solid state cells! 🔋🔋🔋   PowerCo and Volkswagen are working together with QuantumScape on industrialization, which is why we are strengthening our collaboration and building a joint team.   The Chairman of Volkswagen Group's Supervisory Board Hans Dieter Pötsch and our chairman of the Supervisory Board, Thomas Schmall, visited QuantumScape in San José to review the progress of our collaboration on industrializing solid-state batteries. Joining them were our CEO Frank Blome and QuantumScapes CEO Siva Sivaram.   Solid-state batteries are a gamechanger for e-mobility and we are working at full speed to bring them to the road!   #PowerCo #QuantumScape #SolidStateBattery #Innovation #Emobility

🚛🔋 From optimizing supply chains to driving innovation - Elizabeth Rentería is accelerating action at PowerCo Spain!   As Logistics Director, she ensures efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation across the entire supply chain. For Elizabeth, PowerCo is more than a workplace - it’s a team that listens, empowers, and supports growth.   Her advice to young women in engineering? "Trust in your talent, never stop learning, and turn your ideas into reality. Your actions can make a difference - for society and the planet." 🌍   Watch her story and see how she’s shaping the future of sustainable logistics!   🎥 #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #PowerCoSpain

Pioneering the Future with Innovation & Collaboration! 💡   After a year of intense collaboration and groundbreaking ideas, the Pioneer Minds Program 2025 has come to an exciting close! This initiative brought together teams from across Group Technology to build a dedicated Group Technology #metaverse and emerging digital solutions that will shape the way we work, collaborate, and innovate. 🔗   As part of Volkswagen Group Technology, PowerCo is embracing these new possibilities. From enhancing internal communication to optimizing digital meetings and connecting our global teams more seamlessly, we see enormous potential in these innovations. Our vision is to integrate work, communication, and collaboration into one dynamic digital space – actively shaping the future of our industry.   A special shout-out to our PowerCo team – Dr. Theresa Rösener (geb. Lohaus) and David Geier – for their outstanding contribution! Their virtual PowerCo space demonstrated how immersive environments can transform knowledge-sharing, interaction, and digital engagement.   This is just the beginning! A huge thank you to everyone involved – your passion and creativity are driving real change.   🙌 And a special thanks to Marilena Cuccia, Silas Zischka and Jakob Bienheim from the Volkswagen Group Tech organizing team for making this happen!

More than just power – it’s durability you can count on. 🔋⚡ Volkswagen's EV batteries are built for the long haul, just like the engines in traditional cars. With an 8-year warranty or 160,000 kilometers, you can trust your battery to keep going. But that’s just the start - independent tests prove these batteries go even further. 🔬 Real-world reliability: The ADAC tested a Volkswagen ID.3 for over 100,000 kilometers. The result? After two and a half years, the high-voltage battery was still in great condition, with 93% of its original capacity remaining. 💡 Expert findings: Even with improper use, researchers from TU Munich found that after 150,000 kilometers, the battery's range decreases by only about 10%. That’s impressive durability! Caring for your battery is easy: 1. Charge the battery to no more than 80% for short trips. 2. For long-standing periods (over 12 hours), keep the charge between 30% and 80%. 3. Use a charging timer for full charges and drive soon after to maintain optimal performance. Volkswagen’s EV batteries aren’t just about power - they’re designed to last. Whether you’re driving long-distance or around town, you can count on reliability and performance, year after year. 🌍 And if you ever want to check on your battery's health, a quick test at one of Volkswagen’s dealerships gives you a #battery certificate and peace of mind. 🤝 Why wait? Experience the reliability and innovation of #emobility today.

🔋 Building the future of battery production in North America - Meredith Gibbons is accelerating action at PowerCo Canada! 🇨🇦   As Chief Procurement Officer, she’s driving the creation of a cutting-edge supply chain, ensuring safe, powerful, and sustainable battery cells. For Meredith, PowerCo represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: “I love tackling real challenges and pushing boundaries. To achieve something that’s never been done before, we have to ask ourselves - why not?”   Discover how Meredith is shaping the future of e-mobility.🌍⚡   #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLeadership #PowerCoCanada

We’re “building bridges” again – but not the kind you might think! 🌉😉   Social engagement is a key part of our corporate culture, which is why we’re excited to continue our collaboration with Bürgerstiftung Braunschweig for another two years!   Under the initiative Brücken bauen 365 (which literally means "Building Bridges 365"), our teams in Salzgitter took on five social projects last year – from renovation work to spending time with senior citizens. These experiences not only made a difference in the local community but also left a lasting impact on our colleagues.   Now it’s time for the next round! 💪 #PowerCo #Sustainability #socialresponsibility

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸 In honor of this day, we're kicking off a special video series celebrating the incredible women driving change in eMobility: 🌍 From China to Germany, from R&D to leadership - Dancen Zhang is accelerating action at #PowerCo!   As a sub-department head in Technology NPI, Dancen ensures that battery cells transition seamlessly from development Concept to mass production Product by collaborating closely with Cell design, operations, and quality teams. Her focus on refining the product design - making it both manufacturable and competitive - drives the creation of best-performing, cost-effective battery cells.    💡 Her message to young women in tech? "Don’t let the pressure of choosing between career and family hold you back. The right support is there - you just need to choose the path that’s right for you."   Watch her story and see how she’s shaping the future of battery technology! 🔋🎥 #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #PowerCo

What’s next for battery innovation in Europe? We explored this question with industry experts at our recent event New Battery World - diving into testing advancements, research partnerships, and the next generation of batteries. 🔋   PowerCo is scaling up: testing capacities have nearly quintupled, and new labs, validation, and prototyping are already in motion. Exciting times ahead!   A big thank you to QuantumScape, Koenig & Bauer, Drees & Sommer, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer all participants for the great exchange.   Missed it? Watch the recap now! 🎥👇 #BatteryInnovation #PowerCo New Automotive World

Yes, you can take your EV through a car wash - just like any other car. We know, mixing electricity and water sounds risky. But don’t worry - driving your EV through a car wash is nothing like dropping a hairdryer in the tub. Just like combustion engine cars, electric vehicles are built with highly protected electronics and batteries. And when it comes to safety, Volkswagen takes things even further: ✅ Crash-tested security – Every ID. model, from the ID.3 to the new ID.7, has earned 5 stars from Euro NCAP. ✅ Advanced battery protection – The high-voltage battery is housed in a reinforced crash-safe structure within the underbody. ✅ Automatic power cut-off – In the rare event of an accident, the system instantly disconnects the battery to minimize risks. ✅ Built for real-life safety – Waterproof, impact-resistant, and designed to keep you and those around you safe in every situation. So, you can drive with peace of mind, knowing your electric car is designed for maximum safety. 🚙 #PowerCo #eMobility #EnterElectric #SafetyFirst

At the New Battery World, we showed what the future of mobility should look like - fully electric & battery-powered! ⚡   Our CTO HW Vassen and CEO Frank Blome set the tone together:   🔋 Battery expertise made in Europe: With massively expanded know-how and locally produced components, we create the basis for innovations. Our first cells will come with over 40 % of the components locally produced in Europe. 💪 First product developed: Over 100k cells already produced; proof of our efficiency and expertise. 🏭R&D expansion: Our laboratories, validation lines and analytics are continuously expanded to develop the cell generation of the future. 🙌International team of experts: With increasing patent applications and global expertise, we want to contribute to the future of the battery industry.   What trends do you see in battery technology? Join the discussion and share your opinion!   #NewBatteryWorld #PowerCo New Automotive World #emobility