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== Technology and Usage == | == Technology and Usage == | ||
On 20, February 2022, Volkswagen pointed out during the Tech Day exhibition in Barcelona, Spain that it's developing its electric drive system in-house to cut on costs and reduce complexities. The company said that its drive system will offer up to 20% more efficiency. Other than batteries and electric motors, the company is in the process of developing pulse inverters and thermal management systems. Pulse inverters can be used in any vehicle including sports cars with an output of over 500 kW. Pulse inverters is "being developed for series production maturity and can already be used with the next MEB generation." VW said. On the other hand, thermal management systems will be used to improve efficiency<ref>https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-group-technology-develops-complete-drive-system-for-electric-cars-15479</ref>. | On 20, February 2022, Volkswagen pointed out during the Tech Day exhibition in Barcelona, Spain that it's developing its electric drive system in-house to cut on costs and reduce complexities. The company said that its drive system will offer up to 20% more efficiency. Other than batteries and electric motors, the company is in the process of developing pulse inverters and thermal management systems. Pulse inverters can be used in any vehicle including sports cars with an output of over 500 kW. Pulse inverters is "being developed for series production maturity and can already be used with the next MEB generation." VW said. On the other hand, thermal management systems will be used to improve efficiency<ref>https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-group-technology-develops-complete-drive-system-for-electric-cars-15479</ref>. | ||
== Market == | |||
''See also: [[Automotive Industry]]'' | |||
==== Competitors ==== | |||
Ferrari. Market Cap 48B <ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/RACE/</ref> Example of highly valued premium brand. | |||
== Financial Analysis == | == Financial Analysis == | ||
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==== Balance Sheet ==== | ==== Balance Sheet ==== | ||
The balance sheet esp. the balance sheet of volkswagen financial services seems solid at first glance. <ref name=":0" /> Shareholder equity increased by 18,673M EUR in 2021. Main increases incurred in intangible assets (esp. capitalized development costs, Page 275), increase in lease assets, investments and increase in cash. On the liability side there has been an increase in non current liabilities both for Volkswagen and Volkswagen Financial Services. | The balance sheet esp. the balance sheet of volkswagen financial services seems solid at first glance. <ref name=":0" /> Shareholder equity increased by 18,673M EUR in 2021. Main increases incurred in intangible assets (esp. capitalized development costs, Page 275), increase in lease assets, investments and increase in cash. On the liability side there has been an increase in non current liabilities both for Volkswagen and Volkswagen Financial Services. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||