TECH - Volkswagen Calls On Tesla Rivian Veteran To Tackle EV Software Challenges | Benzinga
Volkswagen AG (OTC:VWAGY) has enlisted the expertise of a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive, Sanjay Lal, in a bid to overcome software issues plaguing its electric vehicle (EV) sector.
According to a report by Electrek, the German automaker’s Cariad software unit has been underperforming for several years, causing setbacks in the launch of Porsche and Audi electric models. The problems were believed to be a contributing factor to the departure of former VW Group CEO Herbert Diess.
Lal, who has served in leadership roles at Tesla, Rivian, and Google, has been hired to head a new software design hub for future EVs under the Cariad division. Lal’s appointment comes after Volkswagen cut production at two German plants due to falling demand.
Under the leadership of Oliver Blume, who took over VW’s ...