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Battery Technology in VW Group's Electric Vehicles: Why It's Worth Going Electric MILTA Technology
Jul 14, 2022
Battery Technology in VW Group’s Electric Vehicles: Why It’s Worth Going Electric

The pressure to make the switch to an electric car seems to be growing by the day. The government’s 2030 moratorium on new petrol and diesel car sales is creeping ever closer, and while that doesn’t mean we can’t keep driving existing internal combustion engine vehicles after the deadline, there’ll be no more new ones […]

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What’s the Haldex Clutch and Where Can You Find It? MILTA Technology
Jul 11, 2022
What’s the Haldex Clutch and Where Can You Find It?

How much do you know about your car’s AWD system? If you drive a SEAT, for example, and you were told that you have a Haldex clutch system, would you know what that meant? While these things are not exactly a matter of life and death, knowing more about your car’s drivetrain, powertrain and other […]

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History of the Volkswagen Group Part Two MILTA Technology
Apr 02, 2019
History of the Volkswagen Group Part Two

The 1960s were where the times really began to change for the Volkswagen Group. First of all, there was a name change due to the floatation of the company on the German stock market. They would now be known as Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft going forward, often abbreviated to Volkswagenwerk AG. A few years later, the 1st […]

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Volkswagen Technology: Pre-crash system MILTA Technology
Oct 19, 2017
Volkswagen Technology: Pre-crash system

The pre-crash feature onboard Volkswagen vehicles is a proactive system should a crash or collision be imminent. The technology continuously analyses the likelihood of disaster striking from the front, back and the sides. If the threat is imminent, measures will be taken to improve the safety of the vehicle’s occupants.

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Volkswagen Technology: Auto Hold MILTA Technology
Oct 17, 2017
Volkswagen Technology: Auto Hold

Auto Hold is a feature that prevents cars accidentally rolling back when starting from a stationary position on a hill. Most people tend to roll back or rely on the handbrake and extra power to try and prevent rolling back. The auto hold system removes the need for this and reduces any panic that may […]

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Volkswagen technology: Crumple zones MILTA Technology
Sep 24, 2017
Volkswagen technology: Crumple zones

Crumple zones are part of a car that are purposely designed to protect the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a collision. They are there to absorb impact if the vehicle is hit from the front or from behind to stop impact to areas containing the driver or passengers.

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Volkswagen technology: pre-crash system MILTA Technology
Sep 23, 2017
Volkswagen technology: pre-crash system

If the Volkswagen pre-crash system feels that a collision is imminent, it will take steps to reduce the potential for severe damage and to increase the safety of the occupants of the vehicle. The electric windows will close, the sunroof will shut, and the front seat belts will tighten.

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Volkswagen technology:  Auto Hold MILTA Technology
Sep 22, 2017
Volkswagen technology: Auto Hold

The Auto Hold feature seen in Volkswagen vehicles works by remembering the last braking pressure applied when the car stops. It then proceeds to keep applying the same amount of pressure to prevent movement. If motion is detected, braking pressure is increased until the car stops moving backwards.

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Volkswagen Technology: Front Assist MILTA Technology
Sep 21, 2017
Volkswagen Technology: Front Assist

With so much happening on the roads as people drive, it’s hard to keep track of every other vehicle while concentrating on your own driving. Front Assist is a feature that uses radar systems to assess the speed and distance of other traffic on the road. The driver is alerted visually and audibly if danger […]

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Volkswagen Technology: Adaptive Cruise Control MILTA Technology
Sep 20, 2017
Volkswagen Technology: Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control or ACC is a system that continuously assesses the speed and distance of the vehicle in front of you as you drive. It ensures while in cruise control you always remain at a safe distance. If danger is sensed, the brakes will be ready for an emergency stop.

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