enormous expertise in drive systems and net carbon neutral production , the Győr site is an indispensable part of Audi ’ s global production network ,” adds Walker , who was Managing Director for vehicle production at Audi Hungaria from 2012 to 2016 .
Audi Production is using the transition to e-mobility to comprehensively transform its global production network and has a clear vision for the Manufacturing of the future with the 360factory . As part of this holistic , sustainable approach , Audi is modernizing , digitalizing , and transforming its existing plants . Production in Győr has been net carbon neutral since 2020 ; the site has Europe ’ s largest roof-mounted photovoltaic system and is Hungary ’ s biggest industrial geothermal energy consumer . To make transporting the electric motors for the PPE from Győr to Ingolstadt net carbon neutral , Audi relies on the transport and logistics company DB Cargo .
A new chapter in drive production at Audi is beginning in the Hungarian city of Győr , as the company commences manufacture of electric motors for the Premium Platform Electric ( PPE ).
Győr looks back on a 30-year success story
The same year that production is launched for the PPE , Audi Hungaria is looking back on a 30-year success story . Since its establishment , the company has grown to become the world ’ s largest powertrain plant and the first manufacturer in Hungary to produce premium cars . With production of the CUPRA
Terramar set to take place there , Győr will further increase synergies in the global production network . Technical Development provides product development for Audi and the Volkswagen Group . In addition to production , the company draws on the extensive know-how of its employees to provide a wide range of services to other Group brands .
In order to expand the exclusive series production of body components for the Progressive brand group with Audi , Lamborghini , and Bentley , Audi Hungaria expanded its toolmaking facility just last year . Complex body components such as rear and front hatches , doors , fenders , roofs , and side panel frames are made here – mainly from aluminum .
Audi Hungaria has invested around twelve billion euros since its foundation . This makes the site one of the largest investors in Hungarian industry . Audi Hungaria currently employs approximately 12,000 people .
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