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Volkswagen’s plant operates only on solar energy

At a time when everyone is talking about renewable energy sources and when car manufacturers are trying to reduce costs, Volkswagen’s factory in Poland used only solar energy for 24 hours. It was the first time that a plant operated only on solar energy.

The plant in Wrzesnia is getting solar energy from 25,000 solar modules installed on 22 hectares with a total power of 15.2 MW. It is a joint project between Quanta Energy and Volkswagen Poznan, and the plan is for the solar plant to produce 20% of the energy needed to operate the factory.

“The new photovoltaic power plant at the Wrzesnia factory is a big step towards full energy self-sufficiency, as well as sustainable and environmentally friendly production. It also ensures that we have access to energy at stable prices,” said CEO of Volkswagen Poznan Stefanie Hegels.

Volkswagen’s climate neutrality project began in 2019 with the goal of making all plants completely neutral by 2040. Volkswagen Poznan continues to invest in the construction of an additional 3.1 MW solar power plant and a 6.5 MW rooftop system. Also, wind turbines will be installed, and the company is currently waiting for a permit.

Source: Volkswagen

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CEOs of the three world’s fastest cars on a track test

What happens when you put the creators of the three world’s fastest cars behind the wheel of each other’s cars? Top Gear tried to answer this question when it invited Christian von Koenigsegg, Mate Rimac and John Hennessey to Sonoma Raceway.

On its official YouTube profile, Top Gear posted a video showing four cars with a total of 6,800 hp. Christian von Koenigsegg came with Jesko Attack, Mate Rimac with Nevera, while John Hennessey came with Venom F5 Revolution.

Christian von Koenigsegg took the opportunity to drive the Venom F5 and the Nevera, and after a test drive he was really impressed with the Rimac Nevera. This car particularly delighted him and it can be said that he was quickly hooked on it.

Hennessey tested the Jesko Attack and was pleased with what the car performed saying it was raw, yet refined. He praised the engine and said that the feel was quite scary with the traction control system reduced.

Rimac tested the Venom F5 Revolution and pushed it to the limit. He also drove the Jesko Attack and compared its twin-turbo V8 engine to a motorcycle engine. In the end, Rimac gave Christian von Koenigsegg a ride in the Nevera and gave him some information about the car, but also showed that the Nevera is capable of setting the tires on fire.

Source: Top Gear via YouTube

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Toyota and Subaru are developing a new all-electric SUV

Toyota and Subaru have previously worked together on the development of electric cars such as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra, and now the two Japanese companies are working on a new car. It is an SUV car that will go into production at the beginning of 2026.

The car will be built from existing components to speed up the process, which means it won’t be starting from scratch. The plan is for the new SUV to be sold in North America, Europe and Japan, but it could also be sold in other markets. How much it will cost is not yet known.

According to Nikkei Asia, the new SUV will be produced at Subaru’s Yajima plant, with a monthly production of 15,000 to 20,000 cars.

It should be noted that this is not the only joint project of these two companies. They are currently working on three new electric crossovers that should hit the market in the second half of 2025. Also, they didn’t give up on gasoline engines. Last month they announced plans for new and improved internal combustion engines.

Source: Nikkei Asia