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🏙️ We are excited to share that Porsche Lifestyle Group, a proud member of the Volkswagen Group, is partnering with Ananda Development Public Company Limited. to introduce the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, that redefines urban ultra-luxury living in Southeast Asia! ✨ This ultra-luxury residence will feature 22 exclusive ‘Sky Villas’ with unique amenities such as luxury garages and a spiral car ramp. Construction begins next year, with completion set for 2028. This project exemplifies our commitment to innovation and excellence in design and engineering. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development! 🚀 #VolkswagenGroup #PorscheDesign #AnandaDevelopment #TheFirstinAsia #PorscheDesignTowerBangkok What are your thoughts on this groundbreaking project? 🏢

👉 Are you ready for the „Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz“? At Volkswagen Group, we believe that inclusive design is more than just meeting standards — it’s about creating vehicles that are better for everyone. 🚀 At the Future Mobility Days 2024, we're excited to introduce tools and frameworks that ensure inclusivity is at the heart of our product development. Join us as we set new standards in accessibility and innovation, find out more below! 👀 #InclusiveDesign #VolkswagenGroup #Innovation #FMD2024 #Accessibility

Volkswagen do Brasil announced an investment of R$ 13 billion for three plants in the state of São Paulo: Anchieta, Taubaté and São Carlos. 💭 Ciro Possobom, CEO of Volkswagen do Brasil, explains: "Volkswagen do Brasil is the protagonist of the new investment cycle in the Brazilian automotive sector, with a robust contribution of R$ 16 billion by 2028. Of this total, R$ 13 billion will be invested in our three plants in São Paulo, which will receive innovative, unprecedented projects focused on #decarbonization and fundamental to our offensive of 16 new vehicles until 2028". 🌱 The #ESG was also present at the meeting. It was announced that the Anchieta and Taubate plants will be the first in the automotive sector to use #biomethane in their energy matrix, reducing CO2 emissions in the production process by 99% compared to fossil fuel alternatives. This significant investment underlines the importance of the State of São Paulo for #Volkswagen. This is where we drive the economy and create jobs.

🚀 At the #FutureMobilityDays 2024, we are paving the way for tomorrow's urban mobility with our "Gen.Urban.“ This innovative concept vehicle blends cutting-edge technology with visionary design, transforming city travel into a comfortable, stress-free experience. 👉 But it is more than just an autonomous shuttle — it's a mobile experience hub tailored to your needs, whether you want to work, relax, or play during your ride. Find out more below!

💡 Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited our colleagues at Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH, during his recent trip to the Ruhr area to see the latest #innovations. #Connectivity is at the core of the Software Defined Vehicle. It makes vehicles smarter, safer, and more responsive. We were privileged to show the Chancellor our advanced connectivity solutions such as the Online Connectivity Units (OCU) in the development hall. 💬 "Volkswagen Infotainment’s solutions illustrate how today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles are becoming safer and user-friendlier. Using the most modern technology, a substantial contribution to safer streets and climate-friendlier traffic is made here. It is a good example of how a tradition-rich company like Volkswagen can successfully set itself up for the future and can in so doing react in an agile fashion to market trends", said Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 👩🏻💻 Approximately 26 million Volkswagen Group vehicles are equipped with these Online Connectivity Units (OCU). OCUs connect the vehicle to the Internet and enable functions such as emergency calls, #charging functions or over-the-air updates.

DAC - Direct Air Capture: All about innovation 🚀 ❓ Wouldn't it be more than fascinating if we could capture the CO₂ trapped in our atmosphere? And wouldn’t it be even more fascinating if we could reuse that captured CO₂? That’s what we at Volkswagen Group Innovation thought - and so we put it to the test, introducing: the Direct Air Capture System- DAC! 🎯 The Goal: Our DAC system cleanses ambient air, extracts CO₂, and purifies it for reuse. This captured CO₂ can then be transformed into synthetic eFuels, enabling nearly carbon-neutral operation of internal combustion engine vehicles. 🌎 Sustainability in Action: In partnership with Porsche AG, HIF Global, and MAN Energy Solutions, we are building a prototype plant at the Haru Oni Demonstration facility in Chile. This plant will test DAC technology and produce eFuels from renewable energy sources, furthering our commitment to a sustainable future. #innovation #fmd #decarbonization #sustainability #volkswagengroup

🌊 Bentley Motors has announced funding for a significant environmental initiative - the restoration of kelp forests in California! The Californian environmental project is supported by SeaTrees, one of the founding partners of the newly formed Bentley Environmental Foundation. The foundation was established in 2023 as part of the company's #Beyond100 strategy to focus on global sustainability issues. ❓ Why is action needed? Climate change has led to the loss of more than 90% of California's kelp, exacerbated by the disappearance of sunflower stars and the proliferation of purple sea urchins. An innovative aspect of the project is the use of lab-grown sunflower stars to rebalance the trophic food web and regulate the purple sea urchin population that threatens the kelp. The projects funded by the foundation will also help restore and monitor kelp forests in three key locations, creating favourable conditions for kelp growth. 💚 Why is this important? Kelp plays a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from both the atmosphere and the ocean, and it serves as a natural habitat for marine life. 🌍 As such, the California project is an important part of Bentley's journey towards a carbon neutral future.

✨🚗 Bentley Motors is the 1st car manufacturer to be part of Leather Naturally, the global voice for responsibly sourced leather. 🚩 This milestone is part of the Beyond100 strategy of this Volkswagen Group brand and demonstrates their commitment to sustainable luxury. From introducing the first fully organic leather option to promoting a circular economy, Bentley continues to lead the way in #innovation and #sustainability.

⏰ Time to celebrate two years as the Volkswagen Group's Human Rights Officer: Dr. Kerstin Waltenberg reflects on her last 730 days. 😲 What surprised her? The different interpretations of the role of the Human Rights Officer (HRO) under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). While the law prescribes a monitoring role, many companies delegate implementation to HROs, leading to conflicts of interest. Despite the challenges, most companies are striving to meet the requirements of the LkSG. ❔ What were her expectations? The LkSG brings both opportunities and risks. Transparency allows for process improvements, but different interpretations can make compliance seem daunting. What's next? Stay tuned for more insights into the tasks, challenges and strategies her team is developing.

🔋 Second Life: How used Taycan batteries became energy storage for the Leipzig plant. With the "Second Life" concept, Porsche AG is demonstrating how used high-voltage batteries from electric vehicles can be put to good use in a second phase of use and help conserve resources. It’s almost as big as two basketball courts! What makes this stationary energy storage system special is that it was built using used Taycan batteries from pre-series and factory vehicles. Alwin Schmid, Head of Electrical Engineering at Porsche, explains the aims of the project: “In this unprecedented model project, we were able to combine a number of different goals, including peak load capping, optimisation of self-consumption and simultaneous participation in the energy market.” Check out the technical specifications, they are impressive: ⚡ Up to 20% short-term overload capability ⚡ 4,400 individual battery modules, divided into four battery containers ⚡ 5 megawatts with an energy content of 10 megawatt-hours - the total capacity This versatility makes the Porsche pilot project unique in the field of industrial energy storage. What do you think of this technology?